Bonded pairs – el fin

Posted on June 9, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Jake & Kaia | June 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

We end our tribute to bonded pairs with Jake and Kaia and Theo and Gracie. Jake and Kaia have been featured before individually, but this is Theo and Gracie’s debut. Theo, the black and tan, and Gracie a vibrant red are both rescues, and they are a bonded pair that developed only in recently. Theo was a lone doxie for several years, but once Gracie was discovered the family unit was complete.

Gracie & Theo | February 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Bonded pairs part deux

Posted on June 8, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Leo & Polie | February 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

Continuing yesterday’s theme of bonded pairs, I present the following chocolates: Polie and Leo and Laci and Max. A chocolate dapple longhair, 2 smooth chocolates and one smooth chocolate dapple – with all that mentioning of chocolate I felt like I was listing the ingredients for a sundae. Well there’s obviously no ice cream in sight, but I assure you these four are sweet enough to cause a cavity.  Here is a special video of Rufus and Emily playing as a bonded doxie pair.

Max & Laci | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Bonded pairs

Posted on June 7, 2012 by rufusontheweb

 

Emily & Rufus | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

 

Today’s post pays tribute to two bonded pairs: Rufus and Emily and their friends Wes and Griz. I had a lone doxie for 7 and a half years, and Rufus was a fantastic only child. However, I do believe 2 is the magic number. After all, one is the loneliest number you’ll ever do. What’s your preferred doxie number?

Griz & Wes | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Seal, the blue doxie

Posted on June 6, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Seal | March 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

Blue dachshunds often remind me of Weimaraners or the grey ghosts as they’re affectionately referred. Although Seal conjures images of another breed for me, rest assured his personality is all dachshund. At the time of the photos Seal was a mere 11 months. What’s your favorite color of doxie?

Seal | March 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Howling doxies

Posted on June 5, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Rusty & Ginger | May 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

Some dachshunds howl. Ginger and Rusty were gracious enough to do it on cue for me during our photo shoot last May; they provided some pretty fun shots. At the time of the photos Rusty and Ginger were both 6.

Rusty & Ginger | May 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Mondays

Posted on June 4, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Emily & Rufus | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

Mondays can be tough for some folks. The start of another work week, the end of a weekend and four more day before the return of Friday. To take the sting off of this Monday, just a little, we give you the adorable Rufus and Emily. Happy Monday!

Emily & Rufus | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Fearless doxies

Posted on June 3, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Rufus | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

As our tribute to summer fun comes to an end (for now), our Sunday showcase features Rufus and Emily being fearless on the speed boat. My dachshunds never cease to amaze me. When I got on my first speed boat decades ago, I remember having some trepidation and fear about falling overboard. These fears were seemingly absent in Rufus and Emily who travel the boat’s outer edge like a well-balanced cat.

Emily | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Rufus’ Titanic movie experience

Posted on June 2, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Rufus | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

If you have seen the James Cameron’s film Titanic, then you know the fame scene where Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio are standing on the bow of the boat feeling the wind against their bodies (or something like that). Well Rufus, speed boat veteran, was fearless on our last trip to Lake Arrowhead; he really enjoyed standing at the bow of the boat and letting his ears fly in the wind. Here is a short of video of fearless Rufus and his cautious dad holding tight for good measure.

Rufus | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Bailey the piebald

Posted on June 1, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Bailey | May 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

Bailey turned 7 this past May, and today’s post is dedicated to this distinctive stunningly marked piebald dachshund. His is coat is an eye turner and his personality is shy but super sweet. I really enjoyed getting to know him last year.

Bailey | May 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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Huntington Dog Beach

Posted on May 31, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Emily enjoys the Pacific Ocean | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

Lake Arrowhead on Tuesday and Huntington Dog Beach on Wednesday, Emily is living the posh life of a Southern Californian doxie.  Here’s a video of Emily & Rufus enjoying the beach.

Rufus & Emily enjoy the Pacific Ocean | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

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