Dachshund Friendship Club

DID YOU KNOW?

-Queen Victoria’s husband, the German Prince Albert, brought Dachshunds to England in 1839, and presented one to his new wife, a dog that she named Dash.
One of the queen’s dachshunds buried at Windsor Castle has a six foot monument atop his grave. The inscription reads:
Here is buried Deckel
Deckel
The faithful German Dachshund of Queen Victoria
Who brought him from Coburg in 1845
Died August 10, 1859
Aged 15 years.

-Gergweis, Germany is known as the Dachshund capital of the world. Tourists can rent dachshunds by the hour for walks.

-The Dachshund is the only recognized AKC breed that can and does hunt above and below the ground.

-Dachshunds are eligible to enter more AKC performance events than almost any other breed. This includes agility tests, earth dog tests, field trials, obedience trials, and tracking tests.

-Standard dachshunds weight sixteen to thirty-two pounds. Miniatures are eleven pounds or less. A dachshund whose weight falls between eleven and sixteen pounds is affectionately known as a tweenie.

-A number of well-known people have had dachshunds. They include artists, John Everett Millais, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and David Hockney; screen stars Clark Gable, Christian Slater and John Wayne. Newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst placed a tiny ladder and slide in the swimming pool at San Simeon in case his favorite dachshund, Helen, fell into the pool.

THE STORY OF ZOEY
By Liz Burghart

My name is Zoey and I am a mini doxie born in 1994. I lived with a couple in New Jersey who decided when I was 4 years old to surrender me to the Dachshund Rescue League. I was very upset and didn't understand why they didn't want me anymore. I was soon adopted by a kind couple who lived in New York City. When I was about five years old I ruptured a disc in my back. The Vet's prognosis was only a five to ten percent chance that I would ever walk again. My owners decided to go ahead with the surgery, which was performed in July 1999. I was unable to walk and for three years. I used a doggie cart to get around. My legs were strapped in the cart while I tried to walk with my front legs. I was so unhappy. I was down to seven pounds from my normal ten pounds and my hair was falling out all over my body. My hind leg muscles atrophied so bad that they looked like two dangling sticks. The inside of my legs and stomach area had become like elephant skin from dragging myself around. I had no bowel or urine control. I was in poor condition, but I never wanted to give up hope. My owners had a hard time taking care of me and then the worst happened - one of them died and the other owner began to deteriorate mentally and physically and was unable to take care of me anymore. Without a person who really cared for me, my physical condition continued to worsen.
I could hear them talking about putting me down. They wanted to get rid of me, and I knew it was because I was so much trouble to them. Things really seemed so bleak and I was terrified at what was going to happen to me. I heard them talking to someone at the Dachshund Rescue League and I was described as an old crippled dog and recommended that I be euthanized. I was very scared.
Then, suddenly, on April 28, 2002 a woman by the name of Trudy Kawami of the New York Dachshund Rescue League rang my owner's door bell. My heart started pounding so fast I didn't what to do. I was so frightened, I thought they were going to take me away. She gently reached down and picked me up and looked at me in the eyes. She said I had too much life to be put down and she would find me a real nice foster home with a really caring person.

Trudy called Nat Nevins who already had a sweet Dachshund named, Nickie, living with her, and she was willing to help me. Nat's friend, Liz Burghart, also volunteered her services to help me get well. I would spend some days in New York City with Nat who would take me for water therapy several times a week. Nat also took me to see Marci Fallek, a holistic veterinarian who gave me special vitamins, B-12 shots, and acupuncture treatments.


On Thursdays or Fridays I got chauffeured to the country in Westchester for the weekend for endurance training. I had six workouts daily on the treadmill for 15 minutes each with an additional five to ten minutes of muscle massage. Sometimes I would try and hide, but Liz always found me, especially when my tail was sticking out from under the covers.

My routine was to get up early in the morning and go right on the doggie treadmill (Jog A Dog) for fifteen minutes before breakfast. I had a wonderful cushion strapped across the top of the treadmill for me to rest my stomach on while Liz held up my hind legs so I would not wobble. I had to concentrate on retraining my mind to use my back legs in conjunction with my front legs. It was very difficult at first, but as time went on I was able to use my back legs the right way. I still didn't have any muscle in my back legs and it took Liz several years before I could see any muscle. I trained during the winter months on tread mill, but I knew in the end that it would pay off and I would soon be able to walk again outside, which I longed for so much. My routine with Nat and Liz continued for about nine months and then I was adopted by Liz. It was the best day of my life. I was feeling so wonderful. I loved the country and had so much fun walking in all the parks. People would stare at me when I was in my harness, but I realized they were looking at me with much love. People would start talking to Liz and she would immediately pick me up and show me off to them. I loved it.

I was very fussy about eating and Liz tried real hard to make sure I had my vitamins. After breakfast, I would get very excited because I would go to the Rockerfeller Estate in Westchester for a half hour power walk with my walking aid which I had mastered quite well. In the beginning I would drag my toes and scrape them on the concrete so Liz devised a way to wrap each toe with thin adhesive tape until I got more strength in my legs. She would also walk me on the grass. I am now proud to say I walk with this harness which holds me up so I can move my back legs perfectly with my front legs. This is called spinal walking since I am still paralyzed. My walking aid/harness was custom made for me by Molly at Animal Rehabilitation. She would email me often to check on my progress. It certainly feels good to be cared for. After the park I would rest for a short time. I still had five more workouts during the course of the day, which I would try and perform at my very best for Liz. I would fall asleep very tired at night and feeling very much loved. I did get a chance to play with Liz's other dachshunds and I had a great time with them. They were always next to me while I did my training on the treadmill. I guess I can say that after several years of steady training I am able to spinal walk even though I am still paralyzed in my hind legs and can walk anywhere from a half hour to one hour a day. I know that I will need to continue to exercise and train to continue my progress. With people that believe in me and care about me I know I can do it.
I wanted to share with you what Dr. Marcie Fallek wrote in her report in November 2002 about me which is as follows: "I first saw Zoey in May of 2002, a seven year old doxie that had been totally paralyzed for three years. She had surgery that did not help at all, in fact, it made it worse. Her rear legs were limp with no muscle tone. She had no bowel or urine control. She was in very poor shape; thin, bedraggled looking with an unhealthy skin which was thickened with bumps and crusts and patches of hair loss. She couldn't seem to put on weight, no matter how much food she ate.
The prognosis was extremely poor. Although as a rough estimate, I've had about a ninety-five percent success rate with helping paralyzed doxies regain eighty to one-hundred percent mobility. Post surgical cases are poor candidates for acupuncture, particularly if the surgery is not recent. The reason is that as the body tries to heal itself from the trauma of surgery, a lot of scar tissue can form, which can impede the action of the acupuncture. And this could be the best case scenario, as the manipulation of tissue during the surgery can cause more damage to the spinal cord which could be irreversible.
I started Zoey on a total program: Weekly acupuncture treatments, improved her diet, added vitamins and mineral supplements for her coat and back, and gave her homeopathic remedy to help heal the damaged spinal cord. That very next week, she looked better. She had more strength, and could stand, and even could take some steps while supported. Her coat looked much better.
Over the ensuing weeks and months, she gained bladder and bowel control, she put on much needed weight, her coat and skin became healthy and glossy and she became stronger every week. Her muscles regained their tone. She began to gain sensation in the back legs and tail and her anal tone returned.
At this point, she can walk with support, although one leg is definitely stronger than the other. Of course, I wish she now had one-hundred percent mobility instead of the thirty percent which we now have. However, I truly believe that any improvement with Zoey is nothing short of miraculous due to the very guarded to poor prognosis I had of her at the first presentation."
Bonnie's K-9 Swim Therapy also wrote up a report on me which is as follows: "We have been working with Zoey at Bonnie's K-9 for almost a year. When we first saw her she was skinny, bald and had no muscle tone in her back rear legs. Her first several times in the pool was very frustrating because we could not get any motion out of her back legs at all. After several of us worked with her we discovered that she had a trigger point at the end of her tail that caused her back legs to move.
When putting pressure on the point, she used her back legs to swim as if she were perfectly healthy. This was a great discovery, because we started to see muscle tone return to her legs rather quickly. She also started to have feelings along her spine when we massaged her. This was more great news because it meant that her nerves were starting to receive signals again. When we tried walking her across the top stair in the pool, she actually tried to use her right back leg to walk. This was excellent for some weight bearing exercise. She was trying hard to walk with her right rear leg, but was still not using her left rear leg.
Now, after eight months of swimming therapy (usually three times a week) she has started to put weight on her right back leg. This contributes to stability while walking and standing in the pool. Also, she has recently started to move her left leg back and forth on her own for the first time. While her forelegs are still stronger than her rear legs, she has regained a lot of her muscle and can only improve from here. We are excited about continuing our work with her to see how far we can take this little girl."

WHY DOGS MAKE US HAPPY By David Niven, PhD.

Life with a dog provides countless joys, numerous responsibilities, and of course, a few challenges. There is perhaps no better tribute to all that dogs do for us, however, than this simple fact: people who care for a dog live longer, healthier lives than most who do not.
There is nothing more debilitating than feeling that we don’t matter, that we lack connection to others, that our presence is unnecessary. A dog disputes that notion every day. We are constantly reminded that we are needed not only when we take care of our dog’s basic needs but also when they show us how much they enjoy us.
People meeting someone for the first time were thirty-nine percent more likely to rate that person as friendly if they had a dog with them.

ALLIGATOR SNACK?
We lovingly waited for beautiful Ava & handsome Humphrey to have their litter. Finally the day came and we got a call to confirm that YES! there was a black & tan dapple girl among the pups, so a few weeks later, I headed from Connecticut to Florida to see the new arrival. She was lovely! I went back home to CT until she was old enough to leave her Mother. Weeks later, we made the trip to Florida, picking up Chloe the luvdox in Port Orange, Florida then going to Venice Florida for spring break week.
The first night Chloe woke me in the middle of the night to go out. All went smoothly and we tucked back in for the night. "What a good dog" I thought. She had stayed with her mother a total of 12 weeks, and the breeder, Jane Chalfant had even taught her to come to our chosen name "Chloe."
The second night she also woke me. We went out, but this time the sprinklers were on. Chloe was feverishly skitting all over the place, running really fast, whimpering. After about five minutes of this, I decided she must be scared of the sprinklers, so I gave up and called her to me to come in. She quickly came right to me!
She sure was behaving strangely. I thought maybe a fire ant bit her or something like that.
As I turned to scoop her up, and click the lanai door shut, not more than a few feet from where we were standing, there was the BIGGEST alligator with his mouth wide open. He was right up to the door! I could barely scream - Clutching Chloe, I ran to wake the family- they weren't going to believe this one! And they couldn't. When they saw the alligator, they didn't know who he wanted to eat - me or Chloe the dappled snack. He wasn't leaving either!
My Mom called the alligator control, who finally caught him and moved him to another pond. It turns out that the alligator was about eight feet long!
Being from Connecticut, it never even occurred to me to look outside before I went out, even if it was the middle of the night. How such a BIG creature could get that close to us without me hearing or seeing anything is beyond me! Chloe sure has better intuition than I do!
Chloe the almost alligator snack is happy and healthy today- in Connecticut, where it is safer!
We love the newsletter, Kelly Bradley. Wetherssfield, Connecticut

POEM

There was once a dachshund so long
It hadn’t any notion
How long it took to notify
Its tail of its emotion.
And so it was that while his eyes
Were filled with woe and sadness
His little tail went on and on
Because of previous gladness

TRAVEL SAFETY
All dog experts advise that a dog should never be left alone in a car. It takes only a few minutes for the heat to become unbearable in the summer, and to drop to freezing in the winter.
A dog traveling in a car or truck should be well-behaved. An undisciplined dog can be deadly in a moving vehicle. The dog should be trained to lie on the back seat of the vehicle, clipped to the safety belt. If the dog is in the front seat and an airbag opens it could severely injures or kill the dog.
Allowing your dog to stick its head out of the window is unwise. The dog may become distracted and jump or it may get something in its eye. Some manufacturers sell car seats and seat belts designed for dogs. Car safety is a serious matter. When a dog is traveling by auto, specially designed seat beats or the dog’s crate are the safest route.
In case of an accident it is often difficult for you to assess the dog’s injuries. The dog may appear normal, but there might be internal hemorrhaging. A vital organ could be damaged or a rib could be broken. Keep the dog as quiet and as warm as possible; cover the dog with blankets or your coat to let to let his own body heat build up. Signs of shock are a rapid or weak pulse, glassy-eyed appearance, or a subnormal temperature.

VETERINARY PET INSURANCE: During the lifetime of our previous dachsie, Damon, we spent well over eight thousand dollars for medical care over a fifteen year period. He had back surgery at age six and the last two years of his life were filled with medical complications. So when Waldo entered our lives we decided to get pet insurance. So far, we are quite satisfied with Veterinary Pet Insurance. We took the most expensive policy which comes to around Three hundred and eighty dollars per year. So far we have been reimbursed over two-hundred dollars. When a dog is young, medical bills are at a minimum, but as a dog ages the need for insurance to cover catastrophic costs becomes apparent. Getting insurance is expensive but I have figured that over a twenty year period at this rate, or slightly higher, we will have spent less on insurance than we did on Damon’s medical bills. I recommend this company because my vet recommended it and our experience has been positive so far. You may want to research various companies, ask for your vet’s advice, and solicit friend’s opinions about pet insurance policies. Pet insurance is something to definitely consider.

CANINE FRIEND LEADS TO MISSING DOG’S SAFE RECOVERY.

Frank and Frieda may stand barely a foot off of the ground, but don’t be fooled. They have the hearts of lions.
Frank and Frieda are dachshunds that belong to Mindy Hallene of Moline. They especially enjoy exploring their wooded yard and chasing animals through the underbrush.
Ms. Hallene said the dogs have been known to chase groundhogs, opossums, and even large raccoons in the past. She attributes their fearlessness to the fact that dachshunds were first bred in Germany to fight badgers.
“These dogs are really tough” she said. She recently found out just how tough they are. After playing outside one late June afternoon, Frank did not return to the house. Ms. Hallene and her sons, Jimmy, Bryan, and Alex were searching till four in the morning, but Frank was nowhere to be found.
The family then enlisted the help of neighbors and put reward posters all over Moline. But for six days they heard nothing. “We were just wrecks the whole week, thinking he was dead” said Ms. Hallene.
Frieda was no exception. She was inconsolable. She escaped the house at every opportunity, and kept running into the ravine behind the house and barking. The little dog came back with her paws and chest raw from digging, and had to be taken to the vet to have her paws lanced.
Then, as the family was leaving for a weekend trip to Wisconsin, Frieda jumped out of the car, ran down the ravine, and dove into a hole. Ms. Hallene heard one bark and a little whimper and thought “Oh my gosh, there are two dogs in there.” Frieda had been trying all along to rescue Frank, who was trapped in what appeared to be a raccoon hole that had collapsed, leaving him stuck between two boards.
The family called Falcon’s Nest Chimney Sweeps for help in freeing Frank. A few days before, owner Earl Bunch, had checked a hole close to the house for the dog, using special cameras he uses to examine chimneys. Mr. Bunch said he often gets called to rescue wild animals from chimneys and pets from trees, but this was the first dog he ever rescued. He and Ms. Hallene’s sons cleared away the brush and debris until Frank was freed. Despite being trapped for more than a week Frank did not look any worse for the wear.
Dr. Tom Grainer, a veterinarian at Oak Knoll Animal Hospital in Moline examined the dog and said the only thing wrong was a spot on his stomach that had been rubbed raw where he had been pinned beneath the boards. “He looked great for having been trapped a week,” Dr. Grainer said. “Lost dogs usually come through much worse.”
Ms. Hallene said that “Frank has been staying close to the house ever since.”

THE DACHSUND DURING WORLD WAR II

Dear Adrian:
The Dachshund Octoberfest was wonderful. Calvin, Haus, my husband, my son, and I stayed in the park for three hours talking and enjoying the beautiful dogs and their families. Thank you and everyone connected to the newsletter for all of the hard work you do.
I am enclosing a letter to the editor from LIFE magazine, September 25th, 1939 just as World War II started in Europe.
Best wishes, Valerie Erlandsen, Glen Cove, New York
Sirs:
My dachshund was loudly called a ‘Hitler dog” on the street today. This frightened my little dog, and I hasten to urge LIFE to join the widespread movement in England and the United States to protect these small and crooked-leg hounds from the indignities inflicted on them from 1914 well into the 1920’s
You will remember that dachshunds in the U.S. in the last war, along with sauerkraut and Wagnerian music, suffered complete social ostracism. They practically disappeared from shows, and the breed itself went down drastically in number and quality. To protect the few that remained, the American Kennel Club was forced to change their name to “badger dog.” Chief offenders were the cartoonists who made the dachshund, most inappropriately, a symbol for the Nation’s Wartime animosity against the Germans.
Let cartoonists of this generation learn that the dachshund today is as thoroughly American as any other breed. Since 1930 they have climbed from twenty-seventh to seventh place in kennel Club registrations. Of the 3,213 Dackels registered last year, all but 93 were American born.
For the international background of the dachshund I refer you to Herbert Sanborn’s excellent book The Dachshund, or Teackel ( Orange Judd, 1937). For the fact that dachshunds are the most popular show dogs in America I refer you to LIFE, June 14, 1937. For an impression of an individual dachshund, American-born, I present you with my wife’s pictures of our dog, Cissy.
R.A. Childress, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania”
Life magazine then proceeds to picture well-know people and their dachshunds. Amongst them were Joan Crawford and her three dachshunds by her pool, Lord and lady Halifax, Sir Neville Henderson, and the John Roosevelts of Brookline, Massachusetts.

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DACHSHUNDS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BY HELEN BASSETT
(Helen Bassett wrote for the newsletter for over twelve years. We get so many requests for reprints of Helen’s column that we will do a reprint once a year.)

Dear Helen Bassett:
Our Foxy, a black and tan smooth standard, is a romantic at heart. He loves to take long walks on the beach. However, he has a really disgusting habit that would seem to spoil his chances of finding a like-minded soul mate. He is addicted to rolling around, with an absolutely ecstatic expression on his face, in anything that he finds that is the least bit foul smelling, dead fish, dead sea gulls, feces, things like that. We have despaired of re-educating him. But what we want to know is, why does he do that?
Sincerely, Mrs. Dagmar Hoffman, Bellport, Long Island

Dear Mrs. Hoffman:
This is a question that many people have asked and all sorts of experts, scientists, behaviorists, and veterinarians, have attempted to answer. All agree that it is most certainly characteristic canine behavior. The bottom line, however, is that no one is precisely sure why it is. Some say it hearkens back to a more primitive instinct to cover one's own scent while on the prowl. Others say it may be considered to impart an upgrade to one's prowress as a mighty hunter in the right circles. Some even venture that 'eau de carcass' is very high on the list of famous canine perfumes (and it is a very good thing that grooming parlors do not subscribe to that theory!). What it amounts to is that it is definitely a "dog" thing, and those of us not of the species could never understand.
Because we live so familiarly with our pets, we tend to forget that they are programmed very differently from us, and although they are masters of adaptation, they are still keeping to a very different set of rules besides the ones we impart to them.

Dear Helen Bassett:
We have three adorable mini dachshunds, Wotan, Siegfried, and Brunhilde. Wotan is unflappable, but Siegfried and Brunhilde are really frightenend by certain kinds of noises. Siggy is terrified of thunder, but not fireworks, and Brunny is afraid of fireworks, but thunder doesn't seem to upset her at all. When the noises start, their expressions glaze over and they shiver violently or sometimes have accidents on the floor. Fortunately for us, they don't get upset at the same time. Obviously, Brunhilde's episodes are fewer and further apart than Siegfried's. We can't seem to soothe either one of them, though. We feel so helpless. Is there anything we can do to convince them that they are all right?
Sincerely, Mrs. Blanche Nero Stillwell, New Orleans, Louisiana

Dear Mrs. Stillwell:
Selective noise sensitivities are quite common. The reactions can range from mild apprehension to sheer terror. There are techniques used by trainers and behaviorists for desensitizing afflicted dogs. With time, and a lot of patience, the stress can be minimized for many dogs, but there is always and individual who will be resistant to the treatment. For the sake of argument, let's say you took Siegfried and Brunhilde to a qualified behaviorists for several sessions and, just your luck, neither one responded satisfactorily. There are two ways you can go on with this. If they are among those severely upset, you might want to talk to your veterinarian about having a mild tranquilizer on hand, if that will alleviate the problem. In general, you can also try to use your own body language to import a sense of safety during the duration of the episode by holding them, stroking them calmly, and, if they respond to your efforts, praising them extravagantly for their bravery.

Dear Ms. Bassett:
My lovely long hair dachshunds, Trilby and Svengali, love to ride in the car. They behave beautifully during the whole trip, be it long or short. They sit quietly on the passenger side seat, next to me as I drive, looking out the window (closed) and enjoying the ride. Now I am wondering if this is such a good idea after what I have been reading about passenger side airbags injuring or even killing small children. What do you suggest?
Thanks for your always helpful column, Matricia Gracie, Los Angeles, California

Dear Ms. Gracie:
Although automobile companies probably do not keep statistics for injuries to pets, the ones they have on injuries to children are grim. An air bag deploys at speeds between 140-200 miles per hour. A dachshund size dog in the passenger side seat would probably seem to be at grave risk should one deploy.
The safest way to travel with a dog in a motor vehicle is to have the dog secured in a portable crate in the back seat of the car or the cargo area of a wagon or van. If this is not practical for you, I would definitely introduce Tribly and Svengali to the joys of back seat driving!
You emphasized your closed windows. In terms of car safety, it also goes without saying that no matter how popular the image of dogs ecstatically hanging their heads out of car windows to enjoy the ride, it is irresponsible to permit one to do so. Not only is there danger of the dogs jumping or falling out of the speeding vehicle to be killed or horribly maimed, but dangerous objects, dislodged by tires or hurled through the air, too often fly up to injure the dog. Many dogs have been blinded by high speed stones, pebbles, or glass fragments, striking their eyes.
Finally, of course you know this, but it bears endless repetition. No dog should ever be left alone in a car, at any temperature, even with a window cracked open, for any length of time, ever.

TOBACCO EATING DACHSHUND
Wolfgang Treitler, from Graz, Austria, says his twenty-two year-old Dachshund, General Edi, has been munching his way through ten cigarettes a day for years.
Mr.Treitler said: "His old owner abandoned him and so we took him in seventeen years ago, and noticed straight away that he was in the habit of eating cigarettes.
"He eats the tobacco and the paper, and then chews a while on the filter before spitting it out of his mouth. "On average he eats about ten cigarettes a day, but all of his teeth are fine and he is as fit as a puppy, even though he turned twenty-two this week."
Local veterinarian Harold Mayr said: "Nicotine normally leads to poisoning in dogs, but in this case the animal has obviously become addicted to it which has increased its level of tolerance."

CASH HOG:HEFTY DACHSHUND HAS A TASTE FOR MONEY.
DFC member, Patsy Miller, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina sent this clipping from a local paper:
Dear Dr. Fox: I have two female dachshunds, ages two and three. The two year old, Emma, is very overweight. Both receive the same amount of weight control food each day, and they spend much of the day chasing squirrels in the back yard. Emma is still seven pounds above her suggested weight limit.
Also, she eats money. I know it is not unusual for a dog to shred tissue paper or newspaper, but she gets money out of my purse (and money from other family members) and eats it. I have found pieces of money all over the house. I have found portions of One dollar and five dollar bills buried in the back yard. There are some forms of paper that she never touches, but certain pieces of mail and any kind of paper money seem to be her weakness. After losing almost fifty dollars to her addiction, the family has learned to keep their wallets out of her reach.
What could be causing her weight problem? S.B., Fort Worth, Texas
Dear S.B.
It is my understanding that in the printing of paper money (at least in the United States) the sizing/finish that is put on the money contains and extract of animal fat or tallow called stearate. Stearates are also on certain plastics, processed films, and many cosmetics, which may explain why animals like to lick such materials. So your dog is probably reacting to the animal-fat extract, which should not cause any health problems—unless she were to eat an entire wallet.

A PRAYER ANSWERED
Lying in her hospital bed, tears streamed down Stacy Stewart’s cheeks as Shelby, her miniature dachshund, drenched Stewart’s face in kisses.
“It’s okay, It’s okay,” Stewart whispered repeatedly in the dog’s floppy ears.
The emotional reunion came nearly a week after a car wreck left Stewart in St. Francis medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She had a broken left shoulder, a fractured right arm, and four cracked ribs. And the wreck left Shelby alone, foraging in the southeastern Missouri countryside.
On the night of October 22nd, 2004, Stewart lost control of her jeep, and the vehicle overturned on Interstate 55 north of Fruitland, Missouri. Stewart’s other dog was killed. Shelby was missing.
Friends were hesitant to tell Stewart that there was a chance that the dog could still be alive. ‘They did not want to get her hopes up,” said Stewart’s friend and co-worker, Mark Parsons, his pants spotted with mud and water stains from helping to search for Shelby.
Since news of the missing dog was reported, southeast Missouri residents had been phoning in Shelby sightings while Stewart’s friends and family searched. On Tuesday night, Linda Kesterson called to report that she had seen a dog like Shelby several times outside her home in Fruitland.
At nine am. Thursday, parsons and co-worker Laura Karr drove from St, Louis, met up with Stewart’s sister, Sandy Stewart and took to the woods around the Kesterson’s house. Just after noon the search party gave up hope and returned to Kesterson’s house to thank her for her help. As they pulled out of the driveway, Sandy Stewart turned left. There was Shelby.
“She was just standing there like a prayer answered,” Parsons said.
But when Sandy Stewart called Shelby’s name she darted off into the woods. It took another two hours before a trail of bacon and bologna led the timid refugee into Kesterson’s garage, where she was finally corralled.
From her hospital bed, Stacy Stewart struggled to describe her emotions. “I don’t have the words,” she said. “It’s been a rough week. Almost unreal.” She looked at Shelby and said ‘I think she is glad to be home.”

LOVE FROM ABOVE
Jillian McVickar, 15, of Boston, Massachusetts, wrote the following poem to celebrate her love for Oscar, her miniature dachshund.

One gaze from his pleading soft brown eyes, and I knew compassion.
One touch of his silken, dappled coat and I felt comfort.
One sound of his courageous bark, and I was protected.
One kiss from his sandpaper tongue and I knew friendship.
One wag of his loving, gentle tail and I saw happiness.
One moment of his unconditional love and I felt God’s grace.

I GIVE THANKS FOR ANIMAL FRIENDS

Sharing my life with a pet is a decision I do not make hastily. Before bringing an animal into my home, I consider all of the responsibilities that come with it. This is one of God's creatures, and I want to give it the time and attention it deserves.
God has created a tremendous variety of animals, and each one has its own traits and disposition. In considering a new pet, I ask myself if my home and yard provide a safe environment for this animal. Will this pet fit in as a member of the family? I ask God to guide me in making my decision.
I will be sharing my home and my heart with this pet. Gazing into its eyes, I see life and love sparkling there. I recognize my pet as a friend and companion that is ready, willing and able to share its love and affection with me. What a gift my pet is!
"So God created…every living creature…And God saw that it was good."-Genesis 1:21
Sonia Johnson of Topeka, Kansas submitted the following excerpt from The Daily Word, a monthly journal of Unity

DACHSHuND QUOTES

When rejected by his father he became industrious and motivated; when rejected by his mother he became proudly independent; when rejected by his siblings he became deeply compassionate; but when rejected by the family dachshund he became a complete nut case.
-from a case history of Sigmund Freud

The secret of architectural excellence is to translate the proportions of a dachshund into bricks, mortar and marble.
-Sir Christopher Wren

Man, I have been taught, was made in God's image but the dachshund, I have come to believe, was made in God's spirit.
-Solomon

David wants his dachshund back? Over my dead body!
-Goliath

Man who buys Pekinese requires great status. Man who buys dachshund acquires great status.
-Confucius

DACHSHUND PROVING TO BE 'PUURRFECT MOTHER'
Pebbles the dachshund is playing mom to a couple of kittens. The new mom is nursing two kittens along with her litter of four puppies born on Father's Day.
The stray kittens were brought to the Santini Coin Laundry on Wednesday by someone who knew about the puppies, said Butch Stillson,52, owner of pebbles and the laundry.
"Pebbles took them right in. She cleaned them up," stillson said. "They have that motherly instinct."
Pets are not like people who make distinctions based on skin color and other differences, said Stgillson, an equal opportunity pet owner.
Besides Pebbles and her litter, he has three other dachshunds, a beagle-lab mix, three rabbits and a cat. "I have a big back yard" he added.
Dogs nursing kittens are not unheard of, said veterinarian Wayne Mogavero of the Tails-A-Waggin Animal hospital in South Fort Meyers.
Dog milk is nourishing but it won't provide the antibodies the mother cat would have produced, he said.
Puppies, if they are small enough, also can be nursed by cats, Mogavero said. The mouths of puppies, however, often are too large to get a good grip on a cat's nipple.
Pebbles' kittens could learn some social behavior from the dogs, said veterinarian Suzanne Hurst of the Kindness Animal Hospital in Cape Coral. The kittens and the puppies will learn how hard to bite and other behaviors together.
"They may be a little more rough and tumble. Fortunately, the instinct to use a litter box is ingrained in cats," Hurst said.
Her own dog lived with cats when he was young and impressionable. "He even does something akin to a purr." She said.

INCIDENTAL INTELLIGENCE
In the July 9, 2001 issue of People magazine acclaimed photographer David Douglas Duncan recalled how Picasso once cut a rabbit shape out of a cookie box for Duncan's dachshund, Lump. He says 'Lump tore it apart and ate the pieces, because there were still crumbs left. I'm going to do a book called The Dog Who Ate Picasso." A few months later, Lump, on a visit to Picasso's studio, decided he wanted to stay and refused to leave with Mr. Duncan. As a result, Picasso, became the proud companion of a dachshund.

Although it is the smallest of hounds, many think of the dachshund as the biggest in spirit. Best known for its distinctive build, it is also a dog of character, intelligence, hunting spirit and absolute, unrelenting devotion. Developed in Germany, where it was called "Badger Dog," or dachs-hund, this low-slung breed appears in illustrations dating to the fifteenth century, although a proper breeding program probably did not begin did not begin until the seventeenth century.
-AKC Gazette, February, 2001

Dachshund Quotes

"Man who buys Pekinese requires great status, man who buys a dachshund acquires great status." -Confucius

"Nothing will turn a man's home into a castle more quickly and effectively than a dachshund."
-Queen Victoria

"You say my nose, sir, reminds you of a dachshund? That is the first flattering remark anyone has made of it."
-Cyrano de Bergerac

"Wake me up as soon as you have the dachshund housetrained."
-Rip Van Winkle

BOOK REVIEW

DACHSHUNDS FOR DUMMIES
By Eve Adamson
Published by IDG Books, 2001

I, for one, can never own too many books about dachshunds. In the last issue we wrote about Ann Gordon's book "The Dachshund-A Dog for Town and Country. Now, along comes another "must have" book for the dachshund lover. The author, Eve Adamson, has been a dachshund fan since childhood and a regular writer for Dog Fancy magazine, specializing in breed profiles. Her love of the breed is in evident in this thorough guide to the dachshund.
Ms. Adamson begins her book with a discussion of pet ownership. She then writes of the characteristics of a dachshund, once called "The Royal Teutonic Dog", including the pros and cons.
One paragraph that particularly caught my attention was "Dachshunds live to eat, and obesity puts a further strain on a dachshund's back--not to mention his heart and entire body. Cute and pleading as the dachshund may be, you must be prepared to keep your dog's eating under control." Anyone who has lived with a dachshund will nod their head in agreement. This was a good reminder that I can not allow the sorrowful gaze or the whining in front of the refrigerator to influence me to give my dog that extra treat.
She also stresses that you must be prepared to accept our role as pack leader or your dachshund will get the idea that you live to serve him. Unfortunately, at our house, this notion has taken root and we are often bossed around by a fourteen year old thirteen pound dictator. Occasionally a member of the pack will revolt but a struggle usually ensues.
One chapter that was especially helpful to me is entitled "Your Aging Dachshund." Ms. Adamson notes that the five most common diseases of aging in dogs are kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease--all diseases common to humans. The good news is, once your dog has passed her seventh year of life, your dachshunds chance of developing canine intervertebral disc disease decreases (although the classic onset years are between five and ten years of age). After eight years old it is suggested that you take your dog for a checkup once every six months. The vet will take blood, urine and heart tests and do a physical examination. Also, don't be surprised if your dachshund starts to sprout gray hair around his seventh or eighth year. It's perfectly normal and is no indication of poor health.
This book contains sections on diet, exercise, training and a host of other topics that cover the entire range of sharing your life with a dachshund. The book ends with a section listing web sites and a bibliography. The care and detail that Ms. Adamson has put into this dachshund manual
should serve any dachshund owner's needs.

Dear Adrian (photo of Samm and Ralph)
Greetings to you, Patrick, and Waldo. It was great seeing all of the dachshunds and their owners at the 2004 Dachshund Octoberfest in Washington Square. I had a great time!
Being at at this dachsie fest was bittersweet. In February my ten-year old dachshund, Samm, died. Samm was with me since he was eight weeks old and he enjoyed his share of dachsie fests. He mixed and mingled with the dachshund owners, though he tended to be sometimes ‘shady’ with the doggies. The photo above shows Samm and his brother, Ralph (a poodle/terrier mix). It always tickled me to watch them interact, especially during playtime, when Samm flexed his alpha dog muscles.
I would like to say thank you to you and your editorial staff for all of the energy that goes into creating the informative and fun loving newsletter for all of us dachshund owners. As much as I look forward to the April dachshund fest, I’m more so looking forward to the day when I will be bringing another dachshund at home.
Peace and Blessings, Tracy Wells, Engglewood, New Jersey

DACHSHUNDS FOREVER VIDEO!!!
“Dachshunds Forever” is a wild, wacky, wonderful look into the world of our favorite companions and the humans who love them.” Adrian Milton.
“Dachshunds Forever”, an entertaining twenty-seven minute video by television documentary producers Rob Kuhns and Esther Cassidy is a must-have for dachsie lovers. It was filmed in Washington Square Park when three hundred dachshunds and their human companions converged for the 2000 Dachshund Friendship Club OctoberFest. What could be more enjoyable than so many short-legged sausage-shaped canines and their devoted human friends in one place? “Dachshunds Forever” is a joyous collection of stories of love, adventure, dedication, loyalty, courage, and valuable information about the distinctive pedigree we love so well. Rob Kuhns and Esther Cassidy’s work has appeared on PBS, ABC, TBS, Discovery, National Geographic, Court TV, the Sundance Film Festival and over a dozen film festivals around the world. To order “Dachshunds Forever” send a check or money order for $25 (payable to Esther Cassidy) to Esther Cassidy, 32 Union Square East, #816, New York, NY 10003. For more info e-mail robkuhns@aol.com.

From the moment you open the first page of the enchanting book “Peter Sausage” to the last page, one is touched by the warmth and love that pervade this story of a rescued dachshund. DFC member, Vicki Cosgrove, has written a lovely book entitled “Peter Sausage.” This is the touching tale of a little dachsie, Peter Sausage, who was rescued by the Cosgrove family. Vicki’s sister, Cathy, has illustrated the book with the most charming drawings that capture the loving essence of our favorite breed, the dachshund. Peter was in pretty bad shape when he was found on the street by Cathy. He was frothing at the mouth and his feet were bleeding. She took him to a vet, where he was cleaned up, given all the proper shots, and a complete checkup.
Vicki and her sisters, Diana and Cathy have rescued many animals over the years. They read about a dachshund, Squeaky, in Newsday. Of course, they had to rescue him! Squeaky is blind, but he has adjusted quite well to the Cosgrove household. Three other dachshunds, Otto, Hummel, and Schubert were rescued from a pet store. Otto had grown so large that he barely fit into his cage. When the Cosgrove sisters came into the shop he became so excited that he stood on his head. The dogs sat in a cage there for several months because no one was interested in buying them. The Cosgrove’s did not want to support a pet store but they saw that these dogs needed to get out of that pet store and into a good home. So home they came.
In addition to dachshunds, Vicky, Diana, and Cathy have rescued other breeds. They have had a St. Bernard, a Labrador retriever, a German Shepherd/wolf mix. And last but not least there is Pierre, a beagle, who was found wandering in the neighborhood and was quite delighted to come home with Cathy.
At every Dachshund Octoberfest and Spring Fiesta, the Cosgrove sisters are in attendance and their dachsies are always dressed in the most festive fashions. Their devotion to animal welfare is a true inspiration to all animal lovers.
To order the book, “Peter Sausage” or “Squeaky Time” contact Xlibris at: www.xlibris.com/bookstore or you can order by telephone by calling 1-888-795-4274, ext. 276.
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DODGER: Dachshund Orthopedic Disc Group Resource

In March of 2002, Dodgerslist was founded. The name DODGER came from a Dachshund in California who was euthanized prematurely because the vet and owners did
not know of alternative treatments available and how
well they are working. Dodgerlist's goal is to
educate Dachshund owners about disc disease. We
wanted to let them know there were many alternatives
to euthanasia. Most Dachshunds who do go down will
eventually return to some function, if not all. There
are many treatments now that are working very well.
Acupuncture and the drug Adequan seem to be really
helping. Hydra-therapy using a water treadmill is
doing wonders. All of these work well in conjunction
with surgery or in a conventional treatment plan.
Dodger has accomplished a lot since it was created. We have brochures now in vet offices and with owners in this country and in other countries. We have been in contact with researchers at the University of California at Davis and hope to have gene research started. We have sent questionnaires to specialists and veterinary schools around the country hoping to inform ourselves of treatments and latest research. We do advertising in dog magazines and club newsletters. We do whatever we can do to keep our loved pets from being euthanized without being given a chance.
Please visit our web page at http://www.dodgerslist.com
Come join us at yahoogroups, if you can, to help fight this disease.
Best wishes, Linda Stowe, Founder, Dodgerslist
Lstowe@staff.uiuc.edu

Often, at one our DFC festivals, someone will see a dog that sports an unfamiliar color and will ask “Is that a dachshund?” Dachshund coats appear in many colors and patterns. There are no color disqualifications in the official breed standard nor mention of unacceptable colors. In addition, the genetics of color inheritance in our breed combines several basic colors, with inherited “patterns”, all subject to ‘modifying genes,” making a vast array of colors genetically possible.
Here is a list of colors that are recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club: Black and tan, Chocolate and tan, Blue and tan, Isabella and tan, White and tan, Red, Sable, Wheaten, Brindle, Wild boar, Black and tan dapple, Chocolate dapple, Blue dapple, Red dapple, and Silver dapple. In addition, on occasion, rare variations on the above colors will occur.

Sit! Fetch! Read My Mind!
Become your pooch’s best psychic friend. Want to mind-meld with your pet? Animal communicator Carol Gurney says you can in her new book The Language of Animals (Dell, 2001) just sit with your pet in a quiet place, meditate for ten minutes, and invite Fido to share his feelings, which may appear as images, a physical sensation, or simple knowingness, says Gurney. “It isn’t hocus-pocus,” she adds. “It’s a heightened ability to use the intuition we already have.” The benefit: getting to know your dog’s inner puppy. The downside; Discovering what your dog really thinks about you.

AN UNWELCOME CANINE GUEST
The elegant Hampton Inn in Southampton, New York is known for accepting dogs. Ten of the ninety rooms are reserved for guests with pets willing to pay a $29.00 pet supplement. The manager, Ms. Gotthelf, noted that some dogs present a noise problem. She said however, that only once did they have to ask a dog to leave. It was a dachshund that would not stop barking. Sound familiar?.

PET OWNERS ARE A HEALTHY BREED

Though owning a pet does make you immune to illness, pet owners are, on the whole, healthier than those who don’t own pets. Study after study shows that people with pets have fewer minor health problems, require fewer visits to the doctors, and require less medication, and have fewer risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
If you own an energetic puppy, it’s almost impossible not to get adequate exercise. If you have a loyal and protective dog, you’re probably not suffering through sleepless nights. In addition, it is difficult to feel lonely with a pet in the house.
Interacting with animals, holding them, petting them, brushing their fur, scratching their bellies—produces measurable, positive physiological responses in humans. In one study, volunteers experienced a 7.1 mm Hg drop in systolic and 8.1 mm Hg decrease in diastolic blood pressure when they talked to and petted their dogs, as opposed to reading or resting quietly.

In Germany the dachshund was bred as a working dog. We would find a dog slightly higher on leg than we see today. Our longer, lower dachshund would find his deep chest a handicap in the field. In general, the present dog is lower, has more fore-chest and a more refined head than his ancestor. There was no excess skin on dachshunds one hundred years ago.
As early as 1848 Herr G. Barnewitz was registering dogs in Berlin. His kennel name, Berolina, is on many of the great early dogs of Germany. Some were imported to England and helped to establish the English smooth lines. Herr Barnewitz was particularly interested in establishing a line of pure white dachshunds and he closely approached his goal. He registered several white dogs with only a small spot of color.
Major P.G. Hayward, a founder and secretary of The English Dachshund Club, produced the most outstanding dog prior to World War I, Ch. Honeystone. This great English dog was black and tan and figures prominently in the pedigree of our American dogs.
Herman Schallar, whose kennel "Lamboywald" produced Kerlchen Perkeo who contributed greatly to the kaninchenteckel lines.
-The American Dachshund, September 1959

IF CATS HAVE NINE LIVES THIS DOG HAS AT LEAST THREE OR MAYBE MORE.

The Twin Cities Star Tribune noted: If country music artist Boxcar Willie were alive today, he might be inspired to write a song about ‘Railroad Joe’.
Joe is a wee dachshund from Rosemount who earned his nickname recently, after running away from owners Tom and Cindy Caruth. The stubby-legged dog took up life on the tracks and made a legend of himself by getting run over by freight trains at least three times in five days—twice by the same conductor.
The steel wheels nipped one of his floppy ears and sliced off part of his tail. But each time he ducked low enough between the rails for the train to clear him.
“It’s hard telling how many trains went over that poor little dog,” said Union Pacific conductor Terry Vanderlinden of Hastings. Vanderlinden thought he killed Joe the first time he ran over him in early November at railroad milepost 334, about a mile from the Caruth’s home and near the Flint Hills oil refinery.
“We saw him and he was feisty. He was barking at us,” Vanderlinden said. “I just said, ‘Oh boy, this is bad.’ We just mowed him down.”
The incident happened on November 1, 2003 as Vanderlinden was headed towards Mason City, Iowa, hauling coal. Five days later he was riding the tracks in the opposite direction, heading for South Saint Paul. He spotted Joe on the tracks within a mile where he first spotted him.
“We couldn’t believe it. It was the same brown dog with a green tag, only this time he is not feisty,” Vanderlinden said. “We plowed him down once again.”
This time Vanderlinden circled back to the area in his own vehicle. After walking on the tracks, he found Joe shivering in the weeds, beyond the riprap, near starvation. “He was bones when I found him,” the train conductor said.
Tom Caruth, a vice-president in the corporate trust department at U.S. Bank in Saint Paul, said his family’s three year old pet “looked like a wet rat” when they were reunited via the tag on the dog’s collar. “He laid by our fireplace for two straight days,” Caruth said. “His tail’s a little shorter now. But he’s fine.”
Cindy Caruth said her family was moved by Vanderlinden’s effort to look for Joe. The dachshund is a cherished playmate of the Caruth’s five year old daughter, Sammie. “She loves to dress him up in doll’s clothes,’ Cindy Caruth said. “There were tears. She was very upset when he went missing.”
Vanderlinden said the kicker to Joe’s story came after he returned the dog to safety. He discovered that the dog was also run over by another conductor near the oil refinery. “You don’t see many possums make it after we plow over them, but this little guy did,” Vanderlinden said.

TO JOIN:
The Dachshund Friendship Club and receive the Quarterly newsletter Please send a check for $20.00, good for one year. Please make check payable to:
Adrian Milton
200 East 10th St., #817,
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When you join, feel free to submit articles, jokes, history, letters, poems, cartoons or anything of general dachshund interest. If you wish, send an original photo of your dachshund, labeled with your dog's name and your name.

AGE EQUVALENTS FOR DOGS:

DOG age equals HUMAN years
8 months = 13 years
1 year = 16 years
2 years =24 years
3 years= = 28 years
5 years= = 36 years
7 years= = 44 years
9 years= = 52 years
11 years = 60 years
13 years = 68 years

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

www,dachshundday.com
The classiest dachshund tshirts around, Chck out this web site which celebrates the dachshund Festivals in Washington Square.

Hummingbird Designs
Suzy Cohen custom makes wonderful summer and winter coats for dachsies as well as some other special itenms. Telephone her and she will tell you how to take the measurements. Her specialty is Polarfleece, which is lightweight and the dachsies love the fluffy feel of it. TEL: 845-647-5189 or Write to: 5001 Rt. 55, Grahamsville, NY 12740. Her web site address is: www.hummingbirdDesigns.com

Hats for Dogs: www.hollymaydesigns.com,
Holly May Designs! A flower accent on an upturned brim makes for a fun new hat style. New fabric swatches have been posted. In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, we have cute Halloween fabrics and festive Christmas patterns for you to choose from for that special holiday dress and matching hat ensemble! Fall/Holiday 2003 Fabrics
Don't forget our New York Yankee Hats - show that you're a true fan! We have Chicago Cub fabric available as well.
Pam, Holly, & Marnie
www.hollymaydesigns.com

Joy Kroeger Beckner, Sculptor
Joy sculpts lovely statues of dachshunds. For a brochure, write to: 15268 Kingsman Circle, Chesterfield, MO 63017-7412 or check her web site at:
http://www.joybeckner.com/
TEL:636-532-3216, Fax 636-536-1217
"Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten."

PET STROLLER/CARRIER:
Tour the town with your pet. Now outings are as easy as pushing a baby carriage, a trip to the vet is not longer a test of your endurance, and walking on city sidewalks is a pleasure. This lightweight stroller is easy to maneuver, goes anywhere, and folds in an instant. Converts to a carrier as well. Okay for a dog up to twenty-five pounds. Price: $150.00. Call toll-free 1-800-544-4595. website: www.inthecompanyofdogs.com.

Distinctively Dachshunds:
This catalog is chock full of delightful dachshund items. Karen Farley has done her best to search far and wide for interesting new dachshundia. The collection includes, books, flags, collectibles, figurines, pins, holiday cards, jewelry, mugs, pillows, and numerous other lovely dachshund items. You can go online to view the catalog at www.disdox.com or send $1.00 for a paper catalog to Distinctively Dachshunds, PO Box 14604, Portland, Oregon 97214. The toll-free number is 1-888-PET-DOGS (1-888-738-3647).

PERFECT HOLIDAY GETAWAY
DFC members, Beverly and Tom Schweder, run a romantic bed and breakfast in Upper Black Eddy, (Upper Bucks County) Pennsylvania, which is a charming old town on the Delaware River. The inn could be right out of a Currier and Ives print and overlooks the river. It is also ideally situated for bikers, hikers, and horse riders who can take advantage of the old canal towpath. The Marino family, DFC members, happily spent a weekend there with their rescue doxie, Puck, who enjoyed the company of the Schweders rescue doxies, Itchy and ruby. The Schweders would like to host a Dachshund Picnic in he Spring, so anyone who is interested should contact them. Telephone toll-free at 1-877-888-7555.


Danbury Mint:
This company offers wide array of charming dachshund items. For Christmas there is a set of three dachsie ornaments ($9.95 each) crafted from cold-cast porcelain and resin and then hand-painted. If you order the series a sturdy keepsake box for storage is included at no charge. There is also Santa driving a dachshund Christmas train and a Dachshund Tapestry jacket. In addition, The Danbury Mint has small statuettes of dachshunds and a series of porcelain paints depicting dachshunds in whimsical situations. The mint also has a series of dachshund plates featuring all coat types and most colors and what looks like a very comfy dachshund pillow and throw. Check them out! You can order a catalog of items by writing to The Danbury Mint, 47 Richards Avenue, PO Box 5265, Norwalk, CT 06860-0105.

Dog-Safe Seat Belts
When Heather Irbinskas adopted her jack-Russell-dachshund mix at the pound a few years ago, she blithely chose to ignore the little warning on the cage: “Will not ride in car.”
The drive home proved to be a wild one. “I ended up wearing him on my head, like a raccoon hat,” Ms. Irbinskas said. It was a lesson many another driver has learned: a loose and restless dog can be a distraction, even if it stops short of jumping on the driver’s head. Some dogs, especially smaller ones, can turn into projectiles if the car comes to a sudden stop.
Ms. Irbinskas said that the incident inspired her to invent a seat belt for dogs that do not like confinement. Her patented creation, the QuickStay Pet Seat Belt, is essentially a short leash with a shock-absorbing elastic cord that attaches to the seat belt. The device gives dogs some freedom of movement-it can stand up, lie down, even drool at the window—but it prevents it being thrown around inside the car in case of a sudden impact or crash.
The QuickStay comes in two sizes: small dog, $13.95-large dog, $15.95. The QuickStay is available at www.snapbacks.com.

DACHSHUNDS FOREVER: VIDEO
“Dachshunds Forever” is a wild, wacky, wonderful look into the world of our favorite companions and the humans who love them.” Adrian Milton.
“Dachshunds Forever”, an entertaining twenty-seven minute video by television documentary producers Rob Kuhns and Esther Cassidy is a must-have for dachsie lovers. It was filmed in Washington Square Park when three hundred dachshunds and their human companions converged for the 2000 Dachshund Friendship Club OctoberFest. What could be more enjoyable than so many short-legged sausage-shaped canines and their devoted human friends in one place? “Dachshunds Forever” is a joyous collection of stories of love, adventure, dedication, loyalty, courage, and valuable information about the distinctive pedigree we love so well. Rob Kuhns and Esther Cassidy’s work has appeared on PBS, ABC, TBS, Discovery, National Geographic, Court TV, the Sundance Film Festival and over a dozen film festivals around the world. To order “Dachshunds Forever” send a check or money order for $25 (payable to Esther Cassidy) to Esther Cassidy, 32 Union Square East, #816, New York, NY 10003. SPECIFY DVD OR VHS. For more info e-mail robkuhns@aol.com.

BUDDY BELT: We are the proud parents of a mini dachshund named Buddy. He is now a "star" (aren't they all!!). We wanted the best for our little guy and so that is why we designed the BUDDY BELT (named after Buddy). The BUDDY BELT is a collar-harness that is very easy to use and eliminates all stress on the neck!! Humane control for your pet. The BUDDY BELT is currently being sold and marketed through-out North America. There are many pets, of all sizes, wearing the BB. Most importantly, BUDDY BELTS are fabulous for
dachshunds because they were originally designed around the body of our dachshund, Buddy. You can meet Buddy and check out the BUDDY BELT at
www.buddybeltcollars.com.

Anyone who shares his or her life with a companion animal knows the joy and love they bring into our lives. Whether it is a dachshund or another furry friend, these families are members of our families. While most people would agree that this human-animal relationship, it might surprise you to know, in legal terms, companion animals are regarded as little more than property. DFC member, and animal activist, Bruce Zeman is working to change this. In conjunction with California based "In Defense of Animals," Zeman is spearheading a campaign to change the language in statutes throughout the state of new Jersey to read "animal guardian" instead of owner.
During a dispute witha landlord several years ago, over his dachsund, nathan, Mr. Zeman discovered that animals were classified as property in the eyes of New Jersey law--and it angered him. "To put a companion animal-a living, breathing creature--in the same caategory as an inanimate object is ludicrous," he said. "It is time to change the laws to reflect the reality that a companion animal is capable of feeling, suffering, and has emotional as well as physical needs. As his or her guardian, we are responsible to protect them from abuses. Changing the the language to reflect that we do not 'own' animals is a good start.
Zeman, of wanaque, Nedw jersey is working on the campaign at a local level, but eventually hopes to have the changes made statewide. For more information how you can help with the "Guardianship Campaign" in New Jersey, or to get started in your area. contact In Defense of Animals at 415-388-9641 or visit www.idusa.org

DACHSHUND MOVIES

Mon Oncle
Big Night
The Ugly Dachshund
A Dog’s Story

"Man who buys Pekinese requires great status, man who buys a dachshund acquires great status." -Confucius

"Nothing will turn a man's home into a castle more quickly and effectively than a dachshund."
-Queen Victoria

"You say my nose, sir, reminds you of a dachshund? That is the first flattering remark anyone has made of it."
-Cyrano de Bergerac

"Wake me up as soon as you have the dachshund housetrained."
-Rip Van Winkle

There was once a dachshund
From Crewe
Who found a wee mouse in
His stew
“Put that down little beast”
Cried the host of the feast
Or the others will want one
Too.

Hundesports
Waldman
Schlupfer
Euskirchen
Flott Sonnenberg
Isolani Forst
Florette
Schneid Komet
Tenor von Spree
Running Creek
Vagabond Sam
Son of Delilah
Top Hat
Buttons of Beaux
Sparkle
Peaceful Roxanna
Nico von Flottenberg
Marco of Heying-Teckel
Rumpus
Dinkelspiel
Noodle