Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
I recently saw something on Facebook illustrating the dachshund ear reboot. This isn’t my first post about paying homage to the fame doxie ear flip, but this is the first one where Emily is wearing her Rufus’ hand-me-down Dylan polo shirt from D.O.G Pet Boutique.
Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus @ Runyon Canyon | March 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
I’m always on the lookout for things to do with Rufus and his friends. We’re naturally avid hikers since Los Angeles offers ample opportunity for it, but this weekend we’re skipping the hike to take advantage of the annual Wild Wiener Roundup. If you’re in the greater Southern California area, consider joining us.
Rufus @ Runyon Canyon | March 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Pootie & Ella | May 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Dachshunds are funny-looking dogs with their long bodies and commonly comical in their personalities. Pootie, the red smooth doxie, and his sister, Ella the longhair, were two funny doxies when I photographed them in May 2011. I’ve snapped a lot of dachshunds over the years and they all make me laugh at every single shoot. At the time of the photos Pootie was 3 and Ella just a mere 6 months, and they were both very entertaining.
Pootie & Ella | May 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Milo, Rufus & Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Take a break from the rat race this manic Monday to hang with the dogs.
Rufus & Milo | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus showing his Cinco de Mayo pride 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Hope it was a great one.
Emily showing her Cinco de Mayo pride 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Emily celebrating Cinco de May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Happy Cinco de Mayo to all of our Mexican American friends. Ole! May the tequila and tacos be plentiful all day long.
Rufus celebrating Cinco de May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus & Aly Claire | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Celebrating her 6th birthday, Aly Claire is today’s featured dachshund. Aly is almost always in a dress or other fun colorful outfit. During our photo shoot I took a few pics sans her dress, and it was immediately apparent she wanted to put it back on. Aly is officially one of the first dachshunds that I’ve met that actually wants to be in clothes. I know many, like Rufus, who tolerate it or feel indifferent, but Aly really seems to enjoy being all dressed up. Happy Birthday to one of the best doxies I know.
Aly Claire | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
When I’m not photographing doxies, I’m pursuing my charitable endeavors. Rufus and Emily are unofficial ambassadors of the FILManthropy Festival, and today we’re featuring one of the items we secured for the silent auction courtesy of Jackrocketwear. If you’re around Saturday, May 19 come out and place your bid for this chocolate lavender sable June Buggle Snuggle Bed. It is as luxurious feeling and comfortable as it look. All proceeds go to charity.
Emily | May 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Cuba & Havana | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Introducing another cute red and black and tan doxie pairing: Cuba Kisses and Havana Hugs. The two are aunt and niece. During the shoot Havana was very shy and clung to Cuba. Wherever Cuba was, Havana wanted to be. Luckily by the shoot’s end we were all trusting friends; they were really two uber nice dachshunds. If a dachshund could be called “polite” – that’s the word I would use for these two. Until that squeaky ball came out. Then it turned more like a scene from a Girls Gone Wild commercial. Cuba especially went crazy for it. I guess we all have our vices. At the time of the photos Cuba was 3 and Havana was 1 and half.
Havana & Cuba | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus' beautiful long back. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. To many dachshund humans the long elegant splendor of a doxie’s back punctuated by their sweet little rumps make us smile big. The breed is notorious for running and chasing so seeing their backs and butts is rather common for those who love them.
Rufus & Milo show off their adorable butts. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
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