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Wiener Dog Wednesday with Emily

Posted on January 22, 2014 by rufusontheweb

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

Emily loves you all. Smiles and tail wags.

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

Posted in Emily | Tagged #black and tan dachshund, #dachshund, #smooth dachshund, doxies | 5 Comments

Hobbs, the brindle smooth dachshund

Posted on January 21, 2014 by rufusontheweb

Hobbs | January 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

I know it’s such a cliche, but it’s also so true, our dachshunds are almost always under foot at least a few hundred times a day. Sunday we met this very handsome brindle dachshund named Hobbs. He had that very familiar mix of brave and shy. You can see from the top picture he holds his head high and proud, but does so from behind his human. We always love meeting new dachshunds.

Hobbs | January 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Posted in Rufus' Friends | Tagged #BrindleDachshund #BrindleDoxie, #dachshund, #smooth dachshund, doxies | 1 Comment

Spencer the longhair

Posted on January 20, 2014 by rufusontheweb

Spencer | January 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

A little something for all the longhair dachshund fans: Spencer. Also as a polite reminder we still have some longhair dachshund T-shirts available. Check to see if we still have your size. Your tax-deductible donation includes 2-day UPS shipping. Spencer is certainly a very handsome example of a longhair dachshund.

Spencer | January 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Posted in Rufus' Friends | Tagged #dachshund, doxies, longhairdachshund | 4 Comments

Superdoxiemodel Emily

Posted on January 19, 2014 by rufusontheweb

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

The camera absolutely loves Emily. I can get a good picture from many dachshunds, but with Emily it just comes a little easier. What do you think?! Is she a superdoxiemodel?!

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

Posted in Emily | Tagged #black and tan dachshund, #dachshund, #smooth dachshund, #superdoxiemodel, doxies | 10 Comments

A beautiful day

Posted on January 18, 2014 by rufusontheweb

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

Rufus hopes everyone is having a very happy day – wherever you are, whatever the temperature – enjoy your dachshund(s) and smile. Mine make me laugh daily, and bring cheer to my life regularly with their quirkily entertaining personalities. Tail wags.

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

Posted in Rufus | Tagged #dachshund, #greatoutdoors #dachshundadventures, #red dachshund, #smooth dachshund, doxies | 6 Comments

SoCal Winters

Posted on January 17, 2014 by rufusontheweb

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

In Southern California we’re having some unseasonably warm temperatures in the 80s this month (even for us). Making the most of it, Rufus and I took a friend visiting from out-of-town to the beach this week, and today’s entry features some of the fun photos I captured. Elaborating on our 2014 theme of socialization, I’m a huge advocate of socializing (introducing your dachshund to a variety of people, places and things) as a pack and individually. I enjoying doing activities with all three of my dachshunds, but I also enjoy giving each of them some individualized time and attention. Rufus got a day at the beach this week – all to himself. Emily is scheduled to go on a hike with just me and a few friends this Saturday, and Lily gets to go with me on Sunday to our monthly meetup. I believe this is very important part to the overall development and proper socialization for all dachshunds thriving in a pack. The pack is a good thing and often a touchstone for many dogs flourishing in today’s culture, but don’t be afraid to split them up from time to time so they can experience the world on their own. In our community, socialization also refers to a healthy and happy balance. If you have multiple dachshunds, what’s your family’s routine?! Do you do pack and individual excursions?! Sound off on our DOGS Facebook page.

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

Posted in Rufus | Tagged #beach #dogfriendlybeaches, #dachshund, #red dachshund, #smooth dachshund, #socialization, doxies | 11 Comments

More of elegant Emily

Posted on January 16, 2014 by rufusontheweb

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

Emily enjoys dog parks at sunset, regular hikes and walks on the beach. What are some of your dachshund’s favorite pastimes?!

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

Posted in Emily | Tagged #black and tan dachshund, #dachshund, #dogparks, #smooth dachshund, doxies | 5 Comments

More Lily Blossom

Posted on January 15, 2014 by rufusontheweb

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

Today is all about Lily Blossom. She continues to be a shy petite dachshund, but each day she seems to get a little braver and bolder. Thankfully via regular socialization – routine hikes, consistent dog park visits and fun beach frolicking, she is gradually getting used to the world. Have a wonderful days dachshund friends.

Posted in Lily | Tagged #dachshund, #dachshund puppy, #red dachshund, #smooth dachshund, #socialization, doxies | 10 Comments

Happy dachshunds

Posted on January 14, 2014 by rufusontheweb

Emily, Lily & Lucy | January 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

I truly believe my dachshunds are happiest when they’re being active with me. Emily will sometimes be reluctant to leave the house – the two reds are always eager and willing; I believe Emily is a real home body but once we’re out and about they all seem to enjoy it. More importantly, I always notice a difference at home after our hikes. They always seem so content resting in their beds and a lot more calm post hikes – whereas on the days we don’t get to hike, they seem like they have pent up energy dying to get used. Socialization for us means exposing our dachshunds to a variety of people, places and things – and our hikes are a great outlet to do so. We exercise our bodies and minds on the hikes and although the trail is the same each time, it’s not really the same because they’re often new people, new dogs and fresh smells. Share your socialization adventures with us on our Facebook page.

Lucy | January 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Posted in Emily, Lily, Rufus' Friends | Tagged #black and tan dachshund, #dachshund, #dachshund puppy, #hiking #exercise, #HikingwithDachshunds, #red dachshund, #smooth dachshund | 3 Comments

Socialization

Posted on January 13, 2014 by rufusontheweb

Our 2014 theme is socialization. Today after our afternoon hike, we stopped by the local dog park for a sunset romp in the maple-tree-looking leaves. It was the perfect cool down after our trek, and we happily share some of the pictures with you now. Since the holidays are over, Lucy has re-joined our pack for weekly hikes and other fun excursions to come. Stay tune for more dachshund centric fun friends.

Rufus & Lucy | January 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Posted in Emily, Rufus, Rufus' Friends | Tagged #black and tan dachshund, #dachshund, #dogparkfun, #red dachshund, #smooth dachshund, doxies, piebald dachshund | 8 Comments

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Wiener Dog Wednesday with Emily

Hobbs, the brindle smooth dachshund

Spencer the longhair

Superdoxiemodel Emily

A beautiful day

SoCal Winters

More of elegant Emily

More Lily Blossom

Happy dachshunds

Socialization

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