Category Archives: Rufus

Distinctively dachshund

Posted on November 8, 2013 by rufusontheweb

This may or may not be true for other dog breeds, but it’s truly a distinctively dachshund trait: the ears flipped back. It’s rather common to see one ear flipped, but I find it particularly charming when both ears flip … Continue reading →

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WiggleLess back brace

Posted on November 7, 2013 by rufusontheweb

This week’s product spotlight goes to the WiggleLess back brace. July was IVDD Awareness Month and chronic back problems are a genuine concern for many dachshund humans. Addressing our doxies’ back problems often requires a complex comprehensive plan of action, and … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Reds

Posted on November 2, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Dachshunds will follow the sun from room to room, and as a devoted, doting doxie dad I love to watch them do it. It’s sweet to see and it always makes me smile. Have a wonderful day doxie friends.

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by rufusontheweb

From our doxie pack to yours, Happy Halloween. Make it a safe one and keep the chocolate out of reach of the chow hounds; consider taking your dachshund(s) for a long walk prior to the arrival of the trick and … Continue reading →

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9 of 9 days of Rufus finale

Posted on October 30, 2013 by rufusontheweb

It’s a doxie-saur; a dachshund in dinosaur clothes. Not really, it is just Rufus in one of his many Halloween costumes. Today is the day; 9 years ago today I met Rufus for the first time and my life changed … Continue reading →

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8 of 9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 29, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Looking back over the last 8 years, one of my favorite constant in our lives has been doxie play dates and Rufus’ doxie friends. I have my personal human friends and Rufus has his. I’m friendly with many of the … Continue reading →

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7 of 9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 28, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Rufus flashback. These are from 2008, when Rufus was a little less grey. Make it a fantastic day doxie friends. 

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5 of 9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 26, 2013 by rufusontheweb

More Hallowiener costumes. Rufus is a pirate and Emily is Olive Oyl (from Popeye). I thought it might make a fun combination. What do you think!? Are you dressing up your dachshund(s) this Halloween season?!

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4 of 9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 25, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Halloween has never been a big holiday for me personally; I don’t generally get dressed up. However, I do enjoy dressing up my dachshunds, and since we got Rufus on the eve of All Hallows’ Eve (10/30/04) I especially like … Continue reading →

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3 of 9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 24, 2013 by rufusontheweb

One of Rufus’ first friends was Benny, the chocolate smooth dachshund. Benny and Rufus have been friends for many years now, but I remember those earlier years fondly. The two together taught me much about the breed. For example, it … Continue reading →

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