It’s this time of year again (in the Southern Hemisphere, that is) where we sit by the fire and wear our coolest knitwear. Mac is no exception to this and is modelling his new accessories.
We find that blue suits him rather well!
Couch toppers
I am a member of a fabulous group of dachshund lovers that interacts through social media. The other day, I posted a photo of Mac and Clara assuming position on top of the backrest of our couch.
It appears they are not the only ‘weirdos’ displaying this behaviour – it must be a true dashy thing!
It’s Easter again…oh, the indignity!
Mac is wishing all fellow dashies and their owners a wonderful Easter holiday!
Paw obsessed!
Aussie hubby believes I have OCD (I don’t disagree with this but like to believe a mild form of OCD is actually not a bad thing).
Owning two dogs has certainly helped me get a little more relaxed about things. The once white rug is now a dirty grey, cushion covers, couches and even a pair of glasses (!) have been mistaken for a meal and not to mention the uncountable amounts of accidents that I have cleaned up.
But…I still have an obsession. I’m obsessed with my dogs’ paws!
Why?! I’m just drawn to the funny ‘popcorn smell’ (also referred to as ‘corn chip smell’) and the fact that Mac’s paws are way out of proportion for his little body which adds to his level of quirkyness.
What are you obsessed with?
The wet nose myth
When I was little, I was taught that a wet dog nose means the dog is healthy.
Being the owner of two dachshunds and observing their appearances and habits on a daily basis, I have noticed that their noses are not always wet. This resulted in me doing some further research on this subject.
It turns out that it is perfectly normal for your dog to have a wet and cool nose one moment and a drier nose the next. Phew!
Changes in texture (crusty, flaky) and colour (loss of pigmentation) of your dog’s nose should however be examined by a professional.
Chicho
Meet Mac’s Spanish buddy Chicho, a dachshund cross from Argentina that we have been minding on behalf of our friends at Paw by Paw.
Chicho is a mischievous little fellow who is full of energy and loves teasing Mac and Clara by grabbing their toys and running off with them. His owners have brought him to Australia all the way from Argentina. Communicating with the little Spanish man has been a little difficult. Why? He only listens to Spanish commands!
Merry daxmas!
Merry Daxmas from Mac & Clara that are currently being looked after by good friends as their humans have jetted off to Germany…
Misty
We have a little four legged house guest this weekend. Her name is Misty and she has the sweetest little nature.
Makes me want to have another puppy (but two is a handful!).
Crating
Tonight could be the night where Aussie hubby and I finally get the ‘human bed’ back to being dog-free.
Whilst I don’t mind having a furry ‘hot water bottle’ (or two) with us during winter, it is a different story in summer. Living in a subtropical climate comes with hot, humid summer nights.
The solution? A soft crate off ebay that cost us around $AUD 44.
We must admit that our expectations are rather high. According to Cesar Millan, dogs are den animals by nature, and look for spaces in their home or yard that mimic a den. Dog crates make excellent dens and provide that safe, secure environment that dogs crave.
Well, so far the crate has been accepted. Now we just need to work on the sharing part!
Dachshund cakes
I’m blown away but the massive amount of talented pastry chefs that have created the amazing cakes below.
Every dachshund lover would agree that a dachshund cake is the absolute ‘icing on the cake’ (literally!).
If we hadn’t already been married, our wedding cake would definitely have dachshund cake toppers, that’s for sure…
Food envy anyone?
little sausages 