Lola & Bruno | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Lola, the red longhair, and Bruno, the red smooth, are a bonded pair. As evident by the pictures, the two were very comical to photograph. At the time of the photos Bruno was 1 and a half and Lola was 2 and a half.
Lola & Bruno | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Our little 8-week old rescue pup continues to blossom. At 5 months Emily is maturing in to a very fine example of a black and tan smooth dachshund.
Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Milo | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Today’s post is dedicated to Milo after a scare on Thursday. Milo was out in the backyard exploring as usual, when all of sudden I noticed from the kitchen window that he started to limp and lick his front paw. I naturally overreacted and thought the worse. After a few hours of crate rest he returned to his normal self, leaping his pet staircases in a single bound and running the perimeter at top speeds. Perhaps he just wanted some special attention for the afternoon. For a bonus video of Milo and Emily roughhousing click here.
Milo | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus | March 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
I never grow tired of looking at Rufus. His communicative tail, his expressive ears and his beautiful brown eyes tell a story that I could listen to all day. I love Rufus.
Rufus | March 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Chandler | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Introducing the 12-year-old longhair piebald dachshund Chandler. He is a big ball of loveable fur. The senior doxie was surrendered by his human, an elderly person. His adoption is being overseen by Southern California Dachshund Relief. For a special Flickr slideshow click here. Please cross post and forward to prospective forever homes. Interested people should complete an online application with SCDR.
Chandler | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Colin | June 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Our friend Colin, the longhair English cream dachshund, is recovering from back surgery. As lovers of the breed we know potential back problems are a natural risk for any doxie, but that never makes it any easier when it happens. Let’s all send positive healing thoughts to this darling dachshund for a speedy and full recovery. Colin was 4 at the time of the photos.
Colin | June 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus' best doxie drag | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
I make it a habit to rarely participate publicly in popular culture television voting or discourse, especially since everyone usually has a strong opinion. Today I’m coming out of the closet as a RuPaul’s Drag Race fan. It’s reality TV at its punniest, and for whatever reason I find myself glued to the set cheering on my favorites each year. This season I really identified with Ms. Sharon Needles, that quirky drag queen with those spooky eyes. I love her challenge of conventional drag and fashion forward style. She’s a self-proclaimed loser and underdog, but her humility only kept me wanting more. I believe she competed with grace throughout and consistently entertained. In a show of support for Sharon Needles, Rufus donned his Halloween wig and offered his best dachshund drag. We invite you to join us and vote #SharonNeedles at #DragRace via twitter and facebook. May the best woman win!
Rufus' best doxie drag | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
I absolutely adore the silhouette of our dachshunds. I love the natural lines of a doxie’s body, head and ears. These pictures and post celebrate those recognizable profiles.
Emily & Rufus | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Sophie | June 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Today we’re celebrating the unique coat of a brindle dachshund: Sophie. The coloring is more commonly seen in boxers and other big dog breeds, but our diverse dachshunds mean to represent. Sohpie’s beauty serves as the inspiration for her namesake Sophie’s Threads, the online store selling stylist and unique accessories for our dogs. Sophie was four at the time of the photos.
Sophie | June 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
Rufus & Emily | March 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
“Do you hear what I hear,” Rufus ask Emily. She replies, “Do you see what I see?” Birds, squirrels and butterflies beware, this yard is guarded by dachshunds.
Emily Sue | March 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
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