Category Archives: Rufus

2 of 9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 23, 2013 by rufusontheweb

One my favorite present day memories of Rufus is his blossoming bond with Emily. We waited 7 years before getting a second dachshund, and I do believe Emily was well worth the wait. What do you think?! Don’t they make … Continue reading →

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9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 22, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Rufus was born on August 21, 2004; but we didn’t meet until Saturday, October 30 that same year. In 9 days we’ll celebrate 9 years of Rufus. To commemorate the occasion we’ll spend the next 9 days showcasing Rufus and … Continue reading →

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Lily update

Posted on October 16, 2013 by rufusontheweb

We first met Lily on July 19; that was 12 weeks and 5 days ago today. I must admit keeping Lily was absolutely one of the best decisions we made as a family. I affectionately referred to her as our … Continue reading →

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Reds vs. Black and Tans

Posted on October 15, 2013 by rufusontheweb

We  have the black and tans: Oscar, PJ and Emily. We also have the reds: Lily, Rufus and Sandy. Each grouping represents it’s color and offers a nice cross-section of how a dachshund changes in appearance as he or she ages. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Milo’s human

Posted on October 13, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Today is Milo’s human’s birthday so naturally we’re very mindful of our friend and his dachshund. Before there was Emily or Lily, there was Milo. My girls can certainly thank Milo and his human for opening the doxie floodgate. I … Continue reading →

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Lazy Saturday

Posted on October 12, 2013 by rufusontheweb

May your Saturday be tranquil and relaxing. Dachshunds certainly know how to play hard and when it’s time to rest and rejuvenate. They really know how to sleep, don’t they?! Let’s try to follow their example.

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Cutie patooties

Posted on October 10, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Some days my entries have a clear theme or message, other days the featured photos are just random moments captured. It’s our mission here to entertain and educate, and today it’s just pure pleasure. In the top photo I love … Continue reading →

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Four-pawed pet bowls, take 2

Posted on October 2, 2013 by rufusontheweb

The four-pawed pet bowls are back! The last campaign on Kickstarter was not successfully funded in time, but Efeet designer Dylan Kendall is a determined woman. Now using Indiegogo they are about a 4th of the way to their goal. … Continue reading →

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Return to hiking

Posted on September 28, 2013 by rufusontheweb

An article in the New York Times recently appeared discussing obesity in our dogs. Sadly many dachshunds are prone to putting on extra weight if we are not diligent with their diet and regular exercise. With a recent move, some … Continue reading →

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A new day

Posted on September 25, 2013 by rufusontheweb

It’s a bright new day. We got a few new Dachshund Delights’ hug-a-dog harnesses and took them (and the doxies) for a walk around the neighborhood yesterday to see how they’d do. They all – the new harnesses and dachshunds … Continue reading →

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