World's Oldest Dog is a Dachshund

Congratulation to the record holding dachshund Chanel, the oldest living dog who turned 21 years old in May 2009. Chanel also happens to be a beautiful Dachshund. No surprise there... Read more: guinnessworldrecords.com

Dachshund Turned Itself in at a Lost-and-Found

A German dachshund from Bredstedt that could not find her way home turned herself in at a lost-and-found office.

Druse vom Hoellengrund, a female doxie trained to attack foxes in their underground lairs, trotted into the municipal office building in Bredstedt and laid down exhausted on the floor.

Druse was re-united with her owner, thanks to a local hunter who happened to be in the building and recognized the dachshund.

Officials said the doxie seemed to have gotten lost during a hunt, probably after losing a fox's scent during a chase and headed into town after failing to find her way home. spiegel.de

Fastest Dachshund in the West

Paws up for Sully, the tan smooth haired dachshund who officially earned the title "The Fastest Wiener in the West" by winning the 14th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals yesterday at the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. If you are not aware of these races, the Dachshund racing championships are sponsored by the hot dog chain, Wienerschnitzel.

Adopt a Hound Dog

Celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday and adopt a hound dog. During the month of January, Elvis fans across the nation will commemorate the birthday of the King of Rock n Roll. Lee County Domestic Animal Services will celebrate by offering a $50 discount off the adoption fee of all hound dogs. The adoption package which is valued at $500 includes sterilization, vaccinations and other veterinary services.

If it's variety you're looking for, a hound dog could be your best bet. The hound breeds encompass everything from beagles, basset hounds, greyhounds, bloodhounds, coonhounds, foxhounds and dachshunds to Afghans, Basenjis, Borzois and elkhounds and many more, inlcuding hound mixes.

Wiener Dog Documentary

Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary is a film that looks at the phenomenon of dachshund races which became popular after following a beer commercial in 1993. The dog owners, kennel-club controversies and history of the breed itself are interesting and although the film seems too long (no pun intended), you can’t argue with the cuteness of these adorable doxies.
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156 Dachshunds Celebrate New Year

156 Dachshunds Celebrate the New Year in Florida. Dachshunds are seen on the sidewalk before the Key West Dachshund Walk in Key West. This year's annual New Years Eve event attracted 156 doxies and their owners for a short walk on the islands historic district.



Dachshund Parade on New Years Eve in Key West

Miniture Dachshund Puppy Show

The cutest thing I've ever seen. Wave, play dead, crawl... Can this be any cuter!? See it on YouTube

The History of Miniature Dachshunds

Watch this short, yet informative 3-minute video on the history of the beloved dachshund. You ever wonder how it got its name or bodily figure? Well, here it is - short and sweet.

History of Miniature Dachshunds

Dachshund Puppy Mill Fined and Closed Down

Bandera County couple accused of running a puppy mill had 43 dachshunds seized from their property last month and were fined nearly $7,000. A severely injured dachshund rescued from the mill is on the road to recovery. Thanks to donations from the community and care from her foster parents, Rainbow has a chance at a better life. Rainbow is turned over every four hours to prevent bed sores and receives care around the clock. She is believed to be about three years old and was bred at an alleged Utopia puppy mill in dark and dirty conditions. She was somehow injured, leaving her back legs useless and leaving her unable to walk. See the video here We need more respectable breeders instead of money hungry, heartless business owners.

SPCA "SOS" Program Saves Family Dachshund

Lauren Annan lost her job and almost her mini Dachshund, Princess Juliet.

Faced with a pet deposit that she was unable to afford at her apartment, Annan surrendered her doxie this summer to the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "I bawled my eyes out and my kids were devastated."

It's a situation that is happening daily across the country during grim economic times. However, Princess happened to land at an agency that had a solution.

Shortly after the dog arrived, the Placer SPCA near Sacramento started a program designed to give responsible pet owners, hit hard by the recession, a chance to keep their pets. The SOS program offers a loan or gift to pay for rental deposits, vet bills and other expenses that otherwise would have forced pet owners to give up their pets. sacbee.com