dachshund.
ejorpin, Flickr Cute Pet Name: Elfi (short for Elfriede, which roughly means "strong elf") Location: Seoul, South Korea Age: 3 years Dog Breed: Miniature dachshund Favorite Toys: Rudolf, a toy that looks like a reindeer, plus anything filled with stuffing that she can pull out. Favorite Treat: Roast chicken. Likes: Food; scratches on the belly; lying in the warmest spot in the house; Ferdi, her long-haired friend (another miniature dachshund). Dislikes: The people in white coats who poke and prod her when she's sick (aka the vet). Fun Fact: Elfi is a well-traveled dog! She flew from Australia to Hong Kong when she was just a puppy, and then from Hong Kong to Seoul when her owners ...
Dogs don't love taking baths, as all dog owners know. But say you get a dachshund puppy and a full bathtub, and you are a pretty crafty filmmaker with a talented editor and excellent taste in music. (Who doesn't love Ingrid Michaelson's "The Way I Am"?) Let's just say you have all that going for you. Now why would you waste any precious time not giving that adorable, cocoa-colored dachshund pup a fresh scrub-a-dub-dub, filming it, and slowing down the footage? You wouldn't. Ta-dah! ...
AP Photo/Katy Winn Robert Pattinson Adopts a Rescue Dog to Deal With Loneliness in Hotels Twilight star Robert Pattinson recently adopted a stray dog to be his travel buddy when filming in remote locations. In rags-to-riches fashion, his new puppy went from living at a shelter to private jet-setting. Pattinson told ContactMusic.com that his new spoiled pet will help keep him company. Pets Help Sell Manhattan Apartments The real estate market may be suffering, but some agents have found a new secret weapon to selling: cute pets. The New York Times reports that well-behaved pets of all kinds can be a valuable selling tool and help potential buyers feel more comfortable in a space and -- ...
Mandi Steele, Fulton Sun Sparky, a 1-year-old dachshund, looks like your typical wiener dog, but this little guy is rather special -- the dog is deaf but understands a number of commands in sign language, reports the Fulton Sun. The hard of hearing pooch got his start in a Puppies for Parole training program at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Mo. The program pairs adoptable pups with prison inmates, and in his eight weeks of training Sparky learned signs for "no," "sit," "lay down," "stay," "stop" and "heel." After that, the inmates thought the dog should live with people who could appreciate his skills, so he was relocated to his new home at the Missouri School for the ...
tootletuck, Flickr Name: Molly Location: Dobson, N.C. Age: 2 years Dog Breed: Miniature dachshund Favorite Toy: Anything that squeaks. Favorite Treat: Milk Bone dog biscuits. Likes: Naps, going for long walks around our farm and sitting in her favorite chair. Dislikes: Loud noises. Fun Fact: Molly will get a toy by the tag and toss it in the air and then catch it. Weird Quirk: Molly is extremely protective of her owner. If they are sitting in a chair and someone approaches, Molly will start barking and go nuts. Congratulations to our submitter, tootletuck. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
Sue Walls, Flickr Name: Yoda Walls Location: Louisville, Ky. Age: 2 years Dog Breed: Miniature Dachshund Favorite Toy: Any toy that his brothers or sisters have. Favorite Treat: Peanut butter. Likes: Walkies, naps and snuggles. Dislikes: Mean dogs and anyone who disturb his naps. Weird Quirks: His nickname is Mr. Snaggle-Tooth, due to a tooth that hangs outside his mouth when he smiles. Fun Fact: When he wags his tail, his entire body goes with the motion. It's not just a tail wag -- it's a body wag! Congratulations to our submitter, Sue Walls. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...