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Rufus, Lily & Emily | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus, Lily & Emily | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Still counting down to 1,000. I photograph my dachshunds and their friends nearly every day, but lately it has been a little more challenging to edit, upload and share our photos in a timely fashion. I blame the end of Day Light Savings; it has my internal clock all out of sync. Nonetheless, we’re all still here and sending lots of love to all of our happy hot dog friends. These photos represent the scene in our kitchen most evening; our chow hounds are always on high alert when there is food around. Enjoy friends.

Emily, Lily & Rufus | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily, Lily & Rufus | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Dachshund funday Sunday

Roscoe & his human | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Roscoe & his human | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Winter, Scotty & their humans | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Winter, Scotty & their humans | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Hope all of our dachshund friends are enjoying their Sunday Funday with their low-riding, long-bodied hounds. Did you do something fun with your happy hot dogs today!?

Lenny & his human | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lenny & his human | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily, Emily, Rufus & his human | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily, Emily, Rufus & his human | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Approaching our 1,000th post

Rufus | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Today is our 996th entry, and we’re excited to be approaching a 1,000. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun. Thank you for tuning in daily for your dose of dachshunds via our original photography; we’re thrilled so many wiener dog friends both near and far continue to visit and check in with us. We love our community and consider you all friends.

To celebrate the milestone, we’re releasing 10 autographed copies of our book 102 Dachshunds from the vault. The book can be yours for the special, limited-time discounted donation price point of $110 – which includes 2-day UPS shipping the USA. To make your tax-deductible donation click here. International orders will need to inquire about the shipping cost which will vary based on the final destination. This promotion is only valid through the next four days and will end promptly on Wednesday, November 12 at 11:59 pm PST. So get yours while you can.

Rufus | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Additionally, anyone who makes a $5 (or more) donation between now and Wednesday, will get a 5×7 postcard featuring some of our original dachshund photography. We normally ask for $10 or more for these postcards, but as part of our celebration and thanks to YOU, we are reducing the price for a limited time only. To make your tax-deductible donation click here.

Thanks again to all of our dachshund friends for the support. We love you all. Rufus, Emily, Lily and their humans.

Rufus | November 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | November 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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RIP Jazmine

RIP Jazmine | April 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

On October 29, 2014, our black and tan smooth dachshund friend Jazmine went to the Rainbow Bridge. Jazzy was one of the selected doxies in our book 102 Dachshunds. I think at this point we have loss about 10% of the dachshunds from the book, and each time one passes, it’s simply heartbreaking. It’s truly like losing a friend for me.

With Jazzy’s human’s consent, we happily pay tribute and honor our old friend. Jazmine lived to be young-looking 15.5 years old. Jazzy passed on her human’s birthday, and although it was undoubtedly a painful day filled with mixed emotions; I like to remember the gift she was all these years to her human and those who knew her.

If any fan, friend or fellow-doxie human wants to make a tax-deductible donation in Jazzy’s name a personalized condolence postcard will be mailed to her family. I especially like these because they make for a great keepsake. When our doxies pass, all we have are our memories and pictures. With your help Jazzy’s family can have a few more pictures and know she’s not alone during this difficult time. My only request, in order to make it cost efficient for the charity, please ensure your donation is $10 or more which includes original artwork, postage, delivery and labor. I do believe these postcards are better and more personalized than a casserole or flowers.

Since, I’m a little late getting this out, I edited a few more pictures than I normally do. Hope you enjoy them friends. She was a lovely dachshund.

Rest in peace Jazmine. You will be missed but never forgotten.

RIP Jazmine | April 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

RIP Jazmine | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Road trip pics

Lily, Rufus & Emily | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily, Rufus & Emily | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

We’re finally home from our road trip. It’s fun traveling across country with the pups, but there’s certainly no place like home for us. Here are few pictures from the road. Enjoy dachshund friends.

Rufus & his human | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus & his human | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Happy Halloweenie 2014

Lily & Rufus | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily & Rufus | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Happy Halloweenie from my clowns to yours. Keep your dachshunds safe today during the barrage of door bell rings. We don’t want any scared dachises to accidentally make a mad dash out the door. Enjoy holiday dachshund friends and keep those precious hot dogs safe.

Lily & Rufus | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily & Rufus | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Bear sighting

Rufus | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Last week we had two bear sightings in the area. Luckily no one was hurt and hopefully the bears have return to safer pastures. However, I thought this was a cute idea. On our Saturday hike, Rufus graciously posed for a picture donning his bear ears. We even took it to our monthly meetup that Sunday for some of friends to try on. What do you think dachshund friends?! Are these dachshunds in a bear disguise cute or menacing??! Have a wonderful day.

Rufus' friends | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus’ friends | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus' friends | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus’ friends | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus & Dad | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus & Dad | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Hollywood dachshund pool party

Susanna & Rufus | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Susanna & Rufus | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Sunday was our dachshund funday and in addition to attending our monthly meetup we joined some friends for a Hollywood Pool Party. Big thanks to our host: Susanna from SysterLi. Watch below to see a highlight video of the day’s fun. Enjoy dachshund friends and don’t forget to check our Susanna’s cool clothes.

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Dachshund family portraits

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Yesterday while at our monthly meetup, I used the occasion to snapped a few dachshund family portraits. I love that both our dachshunds and their humans are diverse and colorful. What do you think?! Isn’t it wonderfully beautiful to see our love for the breed transcend and extend to so many different people.

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Dachshund Sunday Funday

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Today was our monthly meetup, and despite the heat, we had an awesome time with our low-riding, long-bodied friends and their humans. On our DOGS Facebook page, many have expressed interest in a meetup group in their area, and our advice is as follows: 1) Check Facebook, Meetup.com, Yahoo Groups or similar social sites for a group in your area. 2) If there isn’t one, create one! Meetup groups are fantastic for both our dachshunds and their devoted parents. Making your own meetup group is pretty simple. Pick a day, time and place. After you decide on the details, post notice on varied social media sites and on local neighborhood bulletin boards. The turnouts will be different each time. Some days will yield more than others, but if you plan it and advertise it, they will come. For us, even when only a few folks come out, we still have a good time because really how can you ever have a bad time with your dachshund(s) and their friends. When the meetups are small it allows us quality time together, and when they’re big, we enjoy the sight of flooding the dog park with our sausage dogs. If you create a meetup group, let us know and we’ll happily share the information with our fans.

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | October 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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