Pierre Gazarian writes:
I had this idea: Let me get a small and mature dog, seven to 10 pounds, so I can travel in good company and not be alone in wild places like Tierra del Fuego or Paris, France. I couldn’t take my dog Nina to Paris; too big to be allowed on the plane in the cabin with me. Plus Nina hates motorcycles of any kind and size, and Paris is where you’ll find them, sputtering and coughing all day long.
I called my friend and dachshund breeder for 55 years, Robin Gianopoulos, in Stony Brook. “I’ve got the dog for you,” she said. “A show dog I’m retiring, Ida Mae.” That’s how a love affair began.
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For those of you like the first Dachshund, it’s okay to use beer cans if you don’t have soda cans.
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By Guest Writer
For obvious reasons, it is not always ideal to have your dog in your bed or on the couch. Moreover, being part of the family, it is only fair to get your dog its own bed. By doing so, you will be able to make your dog feel loved as well as provide him or her with space they can regard as their own. With the different varieties of dog beds available, the task of getting the most suitable bed for your furry friend can prove quite challenging. But why is giving your dog a bed such an important thing?
The Benefits
There are several benefits to giving your dog a nice place to lay his head. For the general health of a dog, a nice, well-cushioned bed is essential. A good dog bed entitles your canine friend to some private space, which creates a feeling of belonging, and, more so, one of security.
Floors can be hard, uncomfortable and very cold surfaces. Dog lovers are discouraged from subjecting their dogs to such conditions, as they are detrimental to the dog’s health. Cushioned dog beds will help in regulating the temperature of your dog by shielding him or her from the cold floor. Cushioned beds are also encouraged for older dogs, dogs suffering from arthritis as well as crossbreeds, which are generally more susceptible to joint problems.
With a dog bed, you do not have to worry about finding irritating dog hair, dander and dirt on your favourite couch as well as other pieces of furniture.
Different Types of Beds
There are different types of dog beds. The type of bed you choose for your pet largely depends on the personality as well as habits of your dog. In broad terms though, you will need to pick a bed that is large and comfortable enough for your dog. Outlined below are the different types of beds.
Standard Beds
Standard bed
These beds assume the look of cushions and do not have edges. They come in many different sizes, shapes and styles. Majority of the beds are covered with microfiber, faux suede or denim.
Nest Beds
Nest bed
These beds are much like the standard beds but with raised edges. All edges or only a part of the bed may be raised to. create the look of a nest. They are particularly ideal for dogs that like to lean and curl up.
Donut Beds
Donut bed
Dogs that love to get cosy and curl up love these beds. They look like nest beds but with softer edges. When your pet sleeps on one, it “sinks in” making it very comfortable.
Kennel Beds
These are made with the kennel in mind. They come in many different shapes and sizes and are more efficient than huge blankets. Some manufactures make them water-resistant or easy to clean hence making them very convenient.
Kennel bed
Other types of beds include:
Orthopaedic beds – Suitable for dogs with orthopaedic or arthritis problems.
This article was brought to you by Dog Beds Warehouse.
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(Patrolman Kevin) Yeagle stepped out of his vehicle and observed a white male suspect, identified as Shaw, exit the tobacco store with a small dachshund on a leash.
Yeagle identified himself, and Shaw began walking in his direction when Yeagle observed the butt of a revolver protruding from the front pocket of Shaw’s pants, according to the report. Yeagle then “immediately grabbed [Shaw’s] right wrist, raised his right arm and pinned it against his chest” while confiscating the revolver, the report says.
That’s when, according to the report, Shaw’s dachshund bit Yeagle on his inner right leg and Shaw — identifying himself as an undercover agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration — asked Yeagle what he was doing and said he didn’t know what was going on.
The report says that Sgt. Don Cleek showed up and took the revolver, and Shaw explained to Yeagle his undercover position with the DEA, saying his dachshund was his trained narcotic dog.
Shaw then reportedly told officers he and his dog were on official business to locate drugs his daughter allegedly had in her car. According to the report, Shaw made his daughter remove her clothes from the car so the dog could “sniff” out any potential drugs. Shaw said the dog had “hit” on the clothes and that he believed drugs were located inside clothes-filled trash bags in the car.
The loyal wiener dog has been turned over to dog was turned over to Arkadelphia Animal Control. He is clearly a victim of a poor upbringing and the Dachshund News hopes he comes to no harm.
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This Dachshund’s stylists write:
We dressed our dog Irvington up in various costumes we got during the Halloween season. As you can tell he REALLY doesn’t like it. We reward him with treats though so he can handle it.
Normally he’s quite hyper and obnoxious but when he’s wearing a costume he shuts up and doesn’t want to move unless he has to.
Go ahead, judge Irvington’s peeps if you want to. The comments are always open.
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A Salina man uses a gun to stop a dog attack.
Salina Police Lt. Scott Siemsen says that 56-year-old Dana Gustafson was walking his two miniature Dachsund dogs in the 600 block of Steahlin Thursday evening at around 6:45. Two large Rottweiler dogs charged at him from a home at 616 Steahlin.
Gustafson tried to fight the dogs off, but one of the them was able to grab one of the Dachsunds in its mouth, pick it up, and start shaking it.
Gustafson was carrying a concealed .38 calibre handgun. He drew the weapon, and fired one shot. The bullet hit the attacking Rotweiller in the hind-quarters, prompting it to drop the Dachsund.
There are lots of interesting comments on the original story including questions about the effectiveness of pepper spray in fending off vicious dogs. Our sister site, the Scottish Terrier News, also discussed this guns-vs.-mace dog protection issue about a year ago. There was quite a heated discussion.
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Photo by Neville Sukhia.
The Daily Doxie is brought to you by the same team that produces the Scottish Terrier and Dog News. We have dachshunds in the family if not the household. You can reach us via the comments or at scottishterriernews@gmail.com. We welcome your feedback and story tips.
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