Astrid and Webster, originally uploaded by Jean Arf.

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Update: Over the past few years, Halloween costumes for dogs have become seriously popular. Amazon has dozens on offer, ranging from hot dogs to pumpkins to princesses. You could even turn your princess into a pumpkin or — if you have two dogs — make them a pair.

With just days to go before Howl-o-ween, here’s some inspiration for those of you who haven’t yet figured out how to dress your Dachshund.


Halloweenie!, originally uploaded by danika467.

I could bee your Valentine, originally uploaded by robinbobby.

Vegas Showgirl, originally uploaded by robinbobby.

Howl-a-Weenie, originally uploaded by gogostevie.

Howl-a-Weenie, originally uploaded by gogostevie.

Howl-a-Weenie, originally uploaded by gogostevie.

Rosie’s Halloween Costume, originally uploaded by canikon1998.

5121 Wiener Mania!!!, originally uploaded by greyhound rick.

IPod dog sings the hits., originally uploaded by poubeans.

Super Dog, originally uploaded by hannenowak.

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The anti-dog article is here. I come out as a global warming skeptic in very good company here.

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boingboing calls Huffington Post fools. Go see the other supposedly racist Halloween costumes for dogs while you’re at it.

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Here’s more background on canine flu from the New York Times.

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Download the stencil at the Better Homes and Gardens website.

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The Daily Dachshund and Dog News is standing by its previous reports on Otto, who the Guinness Book of Records has now officially named the world’s oldest dog. Otto, a British Dachshund Terrier mix is a great looking fellow in fine shape, but he’s on the young side and this kind of negligence is seriously damaging Guinness’ credibility.

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Our sister site, the Scottie News, is reporting on great dog walking accessories. Check it out.

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The News Tribune of north central Illinois reports on the case of Pepper, who checked herself into the hospital across the street after a vicious pitbull jumped her in her own backyard.

A little dachshund in Mendota knew just where to go when she was injured in a vicious dog attack: She headed for the emergency room.
Audrey Prokuski let Pepper, her 12-year-old long-haired dachshund out in the backyard to take care of business just as she does every day. On Friday an unknown dog found its way into their yard and attacked Pepper.

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