Dachshund Pictures | Rescue Dog Murray

Remember Dexter, the dachshund?

He was another of our horse barn's rescue dogs.

Detective Brindle Chiweenie is going to help us investigate.

Watch her sniff for clues.

OMD! It's a Dexter impostor!

No, wait. It's Dexter's new brother, a new among many rescue dogs.

Allow me to introduce you to Murray.

Welcome you lucky fellow.

You've no idea yet as to how awesome your new home is.

Lucky dog, Murray, has a fantastic forever home, with lots of furry siblings, dog food on his plate and frequent trips to our horse barn where he can get his exercise and a variety of dog treats including horse poo. He's going to need to work hard at this socialization skills though, as he's a bit of a biter. He's improving every day!

Twinkie

M's POV

All blog-stars feel ignored once in a while. I will demonstrate using pictures, how my pack and the cats spend their days as M works away.

This is M's desk. 

The bodies belong to Bob and Jet, the tailless twin kitties.

They are allowed up there.

Please notice: coffee cup, PetZoom (ultrasonic dog bark control), cherry flavored chapstick (M's addiction), Program (dog flea treatment). 

This is Jet's favorite napping position.

M is sure it's due to Jet's XL tummy.

Bob refuses to grow up. He's a wool sucker because he was never properly weaned.

He prefers it when the shirt he's sucking on is on M.

Max, the maine coon cat, is a loner.

He spends his mornings napping on the Emery Cat Scratch Board on top of the pool table.

Our beloved senior dog likes to be as close to her mistress' feet as possible.

We, the brats, the chiweenie and the teacup chihuahua (moi) love to play bitey-face by M's legs. Sometimes we irritate her so much that she puts us on her lap. 

Hint hint! Dog training tip!

What do you do while your parents work?

Twinkie

Starving Chiweenie Plea

Ever since our last dog vet visits, one thing is apparent, with me as the sole exception, the rest of the pack needs to lose weight. The chiweenie, Frankie, didn't take the news very well. She does not consider herself in any way overweight so she's rather upset about having to go on a diet. M is determined. She realizes the dangers lurking behind dog obesity and wants to keep the pack healthy and happy for as long as possible.
According to the dog vet, the chiweenie, has to lose ONE pound. One pound may not seem much to most but considering that the chiweenie's weight is only NINE pounds . . .

. . . it's a bit much. 

The "diet" was going well, until last Monday. M had been cutting back Frankie's caloric intake slowly but surely. On Monday we were moving so there were lots of people in our home and one of them left a bean burrito on the coffee table. Frankie assumed it was for her. M was livid but there wasn't much she could do short of wearing an oxygen mask and waiting it out. This was a first. Apparently the chiweenie will be honored by having her name added to the Counter Surfers' Hall of Fame.

"I would prefer dog treats to honor."

I feel for the chiweenie, a.k.a. the brindle burrito!

Twinkie

My Family, Mi Familia

This is my family.

It's a typical afternoon. M has locked all of us three dogs and three cats in her bedroom. She does this when she takes care of the kittens. This is no life for a dog! I admit, two of the cats were here before me, so I accept that, but what about all the others? Every new family addition makes me have to wonder about my safety. At just under four pounds, my life is not to be taken lightly. I'm a teacup chihuahua, therefore I'm fragile. 

A mixed cat and dog home is not unusual. We live in relative peace and harmony, excluding feeding times which require a lot of door locking and strategic locations. I've even gotten used to the existing cats, despite getting an occasional swat as I go by, but enough is enough mommy dearest! 

I heard that M wants to keep all of the remaining kittens and their nursing cat mom. I was hoping for a least another cat adoption, or more so I tried to reason with her. M said her decision is final. We, the dogs, don't agree with that. Our bed is already full. What's going to happen to us next? 

The nursing cat and her kittens live at the other end of the house in a room we call "the nursery". The nursery came to be only after the pregnant cat became aggressive towards us, the dogs. M keeps them separate for our safety, but it's been a little over two months now and I understand that both ends of the house are going to have to learn how to live peacefully together. I have my doubts.

The #1 reason to have doubts.

Nursing cats are overprotective of their kittens, and this one is not exception. 

Check out her face. She's one intense cat. 

A few weeks ago, she jumped and lunged at our largest dog (60lbs). I wonder if I'm next.

This little beauty, the calico kitten that goes by the name of Puddles, is another reason for me to worry.

Miss Alley, the pointed kitten.

Yet another reason to worry. I hear this one's wild!

Mr. T, aka Trouble Splitz

This tuxedo kitten's name says it all. He IS trouble.

Do not let his cute photo fool you!

We're holding a dog meeting this afternoon to come up with either an escape plan or cat and kitten training tips. If any of you have any ideas on how to go about opening the nursery door without much drama, please share your thoughts. At the end of the day I want to be able to exclaim: Venimus, vidimus, vicimus!

Twinkie

Dog Fence Fighting 101

Do you love to fight? Is dog aggression your thing? Do you relish the sound of your own bark? Don't you just love a safe dog fight? Are you of the opinion that all dogs should be allowed a bit of fence fighting time each day? Then, fellow barking dogs,  you've come to the right blog.  I am here to share with you the best kept fence fighting secrets in the world!

I am going to use our spotted demo dog, Linguini; the one in the red dog collar.

Always bring with you a worthy accomplice or more. 

(Brindle dogs are useful accomplices because they blend in.)

Look carefully for the target of your dog fence fighting.

Look closer.

Nobody to fight, huh?

Graciously retreat with your tail up!

Tip: Fence fighting is way better if you have an opponent. 

Twinkie

Horse Show Prisoners

Check out these losers.

All these rescue dogs piled together behind bars.

You can see Holly, the blue heeler, Trixie, the black and white chihuahua (a.k.a the chimeanie), Boomer, the other chihuahua, and Tigger, the chiweenie. 

Tigger is the sweetest of the bunch. I have petitioned for his release.

This one, you can keep behind bars.

Please don't forget to throw away the key.

Those poor losers. I would never . . .

Huh?

The End

Twinkie

Dear Twinkie | A Dog Advice Column

A dog advice column

houndstooth asked...

Oh darn it! I really thought you were going to mail me my kitten! I had such big plans for things we'd do together, like taking long naps on the couch!

Lilac would like it to be known that she insists upon having the fan on and the a/c at all times! She gets barking mad just thinking about having to go outside for turn out. She does feel much better about recycling those green papers, though!

My question this week is about something I know you are very knowledgable about. We have been doing a lot of hiking lately and we've liked it so much, we plan to do some more. What are the things you think every hound should have in her back pack when she goes on a hike?

Bunny

TVT

I love talking about dog hiking! Oh, the joys of hiking with dogs! But just in case, one should always be prepared for . . . anything. 

I think this will do it

PS: Bunny, you should always pack a copy of the last Cat Fancy magazine. Just in case there are any dull moments. 

the booker man asked...

miss twinkie,
i'm starting to get filled with the nervosity. see, i woofed to sam and pippen that i'd help police miss ruby and miss penny's bachelorette pawty. we even came up with a super cool dance routine. and after all, my lovely miss mayzie is gonna be there, and i just can't take my eyes off of her most beautimousness. but now all the ladies are woofing about green papers and cheese and throwing these thingies at us dudes?? what has the booker man gotten himself into?!
*woof*
the booker man

TVT

I think we've all seen the aforementioned "dance" routine. If I may add, you looked spectacular! Rest assured my friend, there will be no throwing of green papers. We've agreed to recycle those. As for the cheese, who does not desire cheese thrown at them. Go with the flow. Enjoy. 

The booker man is going to get extra cheese! 

♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ asked...

Awww, that is bittersweet about the kitties. M is a good woman - but we know it was hard for her to do.

Now about that ball and chain party - TD and Phantom are planning to go, but we are worried what the guys will think of this lampshade dude showing up. Any idea what we can do?

Woos ~ the OP Pack

TVT

I got a great idea. We'll ask the organizers to respectfully rename it "Frankie's Ball, Chain, and Lampshade Pawty! Phantom will be the best dressed party animal. 

Wow, Phantom! Who's your stylist?

Tank asked...

You're so good at answering questions Miss Twinkie. I would like to know why there are so many idiots in the world. I find myself getting depressed about this. Do you think we could herd them altogether and bite their ankles? I think this would make me feel better.

Sincerely yours,
Tank

TVT

Bitey ankle? Why not! Too bad you're over your kennel cough, I was going to suggest you cough on everybody.

 Tank day dreaming about bitey ankle

Cocorue asked...

TwinkTwink,

You ARE one smart cookie!

i'm still giggling over Tank's comment about the "idiots" in this world. i thought i was the only one thinking that!

Q: how do i Stop mumster from humanising us????? Coco is more hooman than the hoomans themselves!!!
bad enough that Coco has a vast wardrobe and has her own 'armoire' ( exCUUUUSE ME...)
AND now, i haave to wear a Sock to cover my wound - her excuse is that to go 'coneless' i'd have to wear the socks to prevent me from licking my wound.
my FEAR is this is an excuse and Before i know it, i'll be behaving like a hooman - clothes, behavior, eating habits....pls help wise Twink
i'm only 7mths and hoping for a loooooong Dawg life!
pookisses
Tiffy

TVT

TiffTiff, my dearest poor spayed, toothless, and declawed little girl! My heart goes out to you, as I've been through similar ordeals myself. Don't worry, baby. Having more small dog clothes than dad is common, especially for little princesses like your sister. Listen carefully now. This is the perfect opportunity to train your humans. You can train them at any level. I'd start with your main concern. Instead of allowing them to humanize you, I suggest you puppy-ize them. I won't rest until I see a photo of at least one of them in a dog cone and a baby doll dress. As for "The Sock", keep giving them the sad puppy eyes that I see all over your blog and while staring them right in the eyes, softly start chewing on your sock. I've tried it and mom was too busy laughing to get mad. 

As for the armoireS, OMD you're right. But your wise older sister offered to go naked for you. If that's not self-sacrifice, then I don't know what is. 

"The Sock," a new film by Stephen King. As for Coco, a special plea: no more going naked. There are children visiting our puppy blogs.

Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom asked...

How do woo do it week after week after week!?!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

TVT

Right back at you, you royal fluff ball, you! And I don't even do transports in the weekends. How do woo do it? 

PH That's probably NOT the way Khyra does it

Frankie The Chiweenie asked...

Are you forgetting something again, Twinkie? Weren't you supposed to mention your blog feature at Carnival of Shopping, along with a description of the Beloved Pets blog?

TVT

Dang! The chiweenie is right this time. Thanks, Frankie. I see you're maturing nicely. Our blog was indeed mentioned in Carnival of Shopping. As for the animal blog you mentioned, you can find it by clicking HERE. It's a blog geared towards information and tips that pet owners might find helpful and useful. 

Now, go take on the day!

Twinkie