Lost dachshund videos

This video is from July 2012, and the players are Rufus, Emily and Milo. As you can see Emily wasn’t initially a barker but I do believe with the help of Milo, Emily found her bark. Emily was only about 7 months in the video. Enjoy dachshund friends.

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Reds looking up

Lily | March 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | March 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

I love it when I catch our dachshunds looking up. The breed is notorious for keeping its head and nose close to the ground. I believe it was a squirrel or bird that caught Lily and Rufus’ attention this afternoon. Whether their noses are to the ground or up in the trees, dachshunds are hunters and I do enjoy watching them do what comes natural. How about you!? Do your dachshunds exhibit signs of their hunter ancestry?!

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

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

Lily | March 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | March 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Throwback Thursday Wirehair Edition

Harold March 2013 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Harold March 2013 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

I love these this little wirehair guy: Harold. We photographed him last March, and I still love his pictures today. What do you think?! Is Harold the bee’s knee?!

Harold March 2013 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Harold March 2013 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Wirehair Wednesday

Griz 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Griz 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Joey 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Joey 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Wirehair dachshund Wednesday. Here are a few of my favorites: Griz, Joey, Fritz and Trouble. Do you think wirehair dachshunds look like muppets?! I do.

Fritz 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Fritz 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Trouble 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Trouble 2011 | Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Dachshund TV


It’s Rufus, Emily and Lily at play. Doxie play is a daily occurrence in our home. Enjoy the show friends. Be advised. When watching the videos, you might want to turn down the volume – especially in the last (bottom) video where Emily barks almost the whole time.

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Springtime shenanigans

Lily | March 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | March 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | March 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | March 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Some of the most popular (and common) pictures we find on the internet are dogs donning their humans’ sunglasses. Instead of trying my glasses on my dachshunds, I bought them a pair of their own. Rufus and Lily both were willing to play, but Emily wasn’t interested. I think Lily looks the best, but you be the judge. Who wears it better?! Lily or Rufus.

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

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

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Ridiculously cute reds

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

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

Here are my two delectable red smooth dachshunds: Rufus & Lily. They’re so absurdly cute that I could eat them. Could you just gobble them up!? Make it a great day dachshund friends. Be good to each other and especially those lovable low-riders.

Lily | March 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | March 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Have a good day

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

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

Rufus, Emily and Lily wish everyone a very a good day. This photo was taken at Meditation Mount, a local favorite for us. The spot is tranquil with some pretty spectacular scenic views. Be good to each other and especially those low-riding, lovable hounds.

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

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

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Spring is here

Emily | March 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily | March 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

We celebrated the arrival of Spring with lots of outdoor fun yesterday which naturally included a hike. The top photo is spectacular, and when Emily jumped on the rock unexpectedly my heart stopped. Luckily I stayed calm, instructed her to get down and casually snapped a few while carefully keeping my eyes fixed on her. Emily is certainly showing more signs of fearlessness. Hope everyone is planning their own springtime fun.

Lily | March 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | March 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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

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

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Picture perfect

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

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

One of the main attractions at Surfers’ Point Beach is the estuary where both the Pacific Ocean and Ventura River meet. The calm water, mountains and lone Palm tree make for a fun backdrop as demonstrated by Rufus in today’s pictures. Today is technically the first day of spring friends so make it a great one. Be good to your dachshunds and to each other.

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

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

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