Playing!

The puppies had their first year Vet visit today. They were weighed (Arnie was 18.8 pounds and Anneliese was 16.2 pounds), examined and given all their shots. They were exceptionally good pups, until a teacup poodle and his owner entered the clinic and then they began to bark like two wild maniacs! The old man looked down his nose at them, and then glared at me and said, “I think you need the Dog Whisperer!”

The funny thing is, had he just put the dog down, my two would have played with it and all would have been fine. In any case, I felt firmly chastised for being the owner of these two little, wild, beasts! LOL!

Next week is Greta’s appointment for her shots, and then in April Fritz will go have his teeth cleaned and get all his shots done.

I stopped at the New Hampshire Crafts Shop to visit my friend, with both puppies, as well as the Post Office. The pups loved this, and everyone was pleased to see them too.

It actually became sunny and a bit warm (40 degrees F) by noon. Emily had a half day of school, so once she was here, we had lunch and after that we went out to play with the dogs.

Hubby worked on the path around the house again today, blowing the snow back down to a passable pathway. Then we came in and Emily and I did some computer work together, looked at magazines and chatted until it was time for her to go home.

All in all, a very nice day!

The Birthday

Monday was the big birthday. Birthday # 1! We got a cake and the two girls came over for the celebration. The kids came down and we got candles on the cake, and sang Happy Birthday to the little furballs!

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Our singing was sweet and melodic (LOL) and the pups seemed to know it was all for them. They wanted that cake more than anything. So first we offered it to Anneliese who grabbed the entire thing in her mouth!

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We managed to get it out of her mouth long enough to break it up. Then she at up the entire piece!

Next we got Arnie. He took one look at the cake and just inhaled his piece! Isn’t it amazing how dogs and children learn to eat cake like this?

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It was a wonderful first birthday and everyone had a good time, and lots of cake!

Thursday Thirteen #57

Thursday Thirteen

My creation

Thirteen Things about Anneliese and Arnie

1. Arnie was the only boy in our litter of pups.
2. From a very early time I knew Anneliese was “my girl”, and staying with us.
3. Arnie and Anneliese were the two pups who tended to snuggle and sleep together from day one.
4. The puppies were all about the same size when they were born, but within a few weeks Anneliese was clearly going to be the smallest puppy in the litter.
5. Arnie was always Mr. Cool. While his 4 sisters fought for toys and food, Arnie would lay back and wait until he could get what he wanted without a hassle.
6. Everyone, always loved Arnie, because of his sweet and laid back personality.
7. Anneliese tends to be the watcher. She watches everything and everyone.
8. Both Arnie and Anneliese LOVE kids!!!
9. Anneliese was the first one to be house trained of the two.
10. But I never held it against Arnie because he was so cute!
11. Arnie was the first one I took to a dog show.
12. I tend not to worry about them too much when I go away, because they have each other.
13. Monday, December 10th, they will be ONE YEAR OLD!!!

The Dachshund Dating Game

Today Greta and Bernie went on a little date. You know that when Greta goes into heat again (January?), they will be “getting together” for a little dachshund loving. So today was a Dachshund Date.

Hubby drove me down to Barbie’s house and we took Bernie and Greta over to the coast to see Dr. C. for their eye examinations. Before each breeding the two need to have their eyes examined for PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and Cataracts. Both were examined and both passed with flying colors.

The fun part of the time spent with Bernie, was just how much Arnie looks like his Daddy! It’s amazing! The only difference is that Arnie is actually just a little larger than his Daddy, but their faces are the same.

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Bernie & Greta last year.

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Arnie, their son.

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Anneliese their daughter.

It was also easy to see where the puppies get their wonderful personalities. Bernie and Greta are both so easy going and sweet, and so are their children!

It’s easy to see that the apples didn’t fall far from the tree!!!

Ten Months Old

Today I’m doing “Cute Puppy Day” on Dackel Princess. It’s been a while since you have seen Arnie and Anneliese, so I thought today was a good day to share the joy. I hope you enjoy seeing their adorable faces.

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First a picture of me with Arnie and Anneliese. Oh how I love my babies! They have grown so quickly in such a short period of time and I wonder all the time, where have my babies gone?

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Mr. Arnie. Hard to believe he will be 10 months old next week! isn’t he a doll?

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His equally lovely, yet feminine sister, Anneliese. Where Arnie is a big boy at 18 pounds, Anneliese is quite petite at 15.

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And last but not least, Greta the mother of these two. Still lovely and sweet.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Early Saturday Morning

It’s 6:30 AM. We need to be at the show site by 8 o’clock. I’ve showered and we’ll go get some breakfast in a bit, but I am so nervous!!!! The boy, Arnie? He is sitting on the bed with a dingo rawhide, with not a care in the world! Ah yes, that’s my boy!!!

Pictures and results will be in late tonight. For now, please keep your fingers crossed and wish Arnie good luck!!!

Bunnies

Today were the field events before the actual Zuchtschau (conformation). I was encouraged to enter Arnie in the gun shyness part of the program so he could go on the cottontail bunny hunt later. Now before anyone goes crazy, no actual bunnies are harmed during this exercise. The dogs are given a visual and scent of the bunny, but it is in such a densely vegetated area that the dogs can’t move fast enough to get the bunny.

Anyway, the first gunshot did startle Arnie, but the second shot sent him running to the car. I was worried about my baby, but the judges told me after that he is not gun shy, because he recovered within minutes of the shots. I was given guidance on how to train Arnie so that he will not be concerned with the sound of gunfire.

Why is this important? Well, because in order for me to do trail work, or any sort of fun out door trail work in competition he needs to pass this test.

The thing is, I think he would really enjoy it. After the gun shyness test, there was the “bunny test” for the other dogs and he was so interested. Arnie is smart, has a good nose and is so fun to be with. I really think he will do well if I can just get him used to the sound of guns.

I also learned how to beat out a bunny for the dog to get the scent of and track. It was hot work, but a lot of fun!

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Tomorrow is the Zuchtschau, (Conformation Show). This is where the Judge will examine Arnie and tell me all that is good and all that is bad. I am very nervous. You see, I bred this little boy. I, of course, think he is perfect. So now, let’s see how he does in the real world of Rauhhaardackels (wire-haired dachshunds).

The weather is supposed to be hot and humid, and is supposed to be tomorrow. I have a nice cool outfit to wear, and I have been practicing with Arnie for the event. Now I just will keep my fingers crossed that my eyes see real beauty in his face and form.

We’re staying at a nice motel, and I have to say that I have not had a bad meal yet. The area is very rural, large farms, a lot of cows, horses, and rolling hills. Oh and Golden Rod! So, yes, I have been sneezing a lot!

Off to bed.

We’re Here

Hi Everyone. We’re here in Pennsylvania for the dog show on Saturday. It was a long ride to our first destination, (7 hours and 30 minutes) Hamburg, PA., but we got settled and Arnie is doing well. I’ve been spending time working on his coat and getting tips from other association members on how he should look.

We’re going to a store that specializes in hunting and fishing and sporting gear called Cabella’s. It is such a cool store with stuffed game as well as every sort of gear that a person could need to hunt and fish. I’ll take some pictures while we are there and try to post them tonight.

My inexpensive motel, gives free Internet, breakfast and Nationwide calling. There is much to be said for the suburbs!

Pennsylvania is lovely and we are really enjoying it, although we are missing the other pups too!!!

More later!