Elsie, Indie, Levi, and Livvie

"The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault."
Hi, We are Elsie, Indie, Levi, and Livvie.
*Elsie* I am a double dapple short hair mini. I was born with iris dysplasia and am very sensitive to light. I get scared easily because I don't see things too well. I just turned 2 on Halloween. I am the boss of the house and I am kind of a loner. I really like playing with my new baby brother, Indie, but he annoys me alot because he always wants to play and his puppy teeth are sharp and sometimes hurt! I enjoy laying in the sun and climbing as high as I can on my pillows. I like to sit at the very top so I can look over everyone. My favorite toy is my pink wiener dog! I sleep with him, carry him all around the house, and greet mom and dad with him at the door every day. I even let my little bro tug on the other end of it and sometimes, hee hee, I drag him around the house. I love going for car rides and walks.
*Indie* I was born on August 15th. I am now 9lbs and have a smooth coat called wild boar hair. I love to eat! I try to steal my sisters food all the time because it's better than my stupid puppy food. I love chasing my sister around the house. She gets really annoyed but I think it's funny. I try to cuddle with her all the time but she moves away so I get the best spot to cuddle, in my daddy's lap. I love my new home. It's so fun to slide on the floors and there are lots of windows so I can lay on the floor and look outside and bark at anyone that passes.
*Levi and Livvie- We were born on April 3rd, 2007. We are having so much fun with our big bro and sis. Our brother likes to play with us a ton but Elsie gets really annoyed with us. We love playing tug of war and sitting on mommy and daddy's laps. We love cuddling together and jumping into the bathtub.
We live with our mommy and daddy in our house and have a big yard to run around and play in. We love our parents so much because they let us lick their faces and toes. They even let us lick the rim of their beer bottles when they are done with them and let us sit on the bathroom counter when they brush their teeth. We all snuggle together every night in our big bed. We go to Park Ave every Sunday for a long walk and breakfast. We are the happiest dachshunds ever!

Hurry home mom and dad....we have to pee!
"The Dachshund can be found in historical accounts dating back to the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, when illustrations reflected badgers being hunted with dogs with elongated bodies, short legs and hound-type ears. The dogs of medieval Europe were noted to have the tracking ability of hounds and the proportions and temperament of terriers, much needed to pursue their main quarry of badgers.""Early in the 17th century, the name Dachshund (badger-dog) became the designation of a breed type with smooth and longhaired coat varieties, and in 1890 wirehairs were added as a third variety. German breeders learned early on that crossing between longhairs and either smooths or wirehairs did more harm than good, and barred such crossed from registration. However, early on in the development of wirehairs, some crosses with smooths was permitted to establish the variety in higher numbers.""During the development of the breed, two different sizes were emerging based on the type of game being pursued: dogs weighing 30-35 pounds were being used not only on badgers but wild boar, while smaller 16-22 pound dogs proved effective against foxes and hare. Importations into America date back in the AKC Stud Book in 1885. The Dachshund Club of America has promoted the breed since 1895, and in 1935 Dachshunds were added to AKC field trials to encourage hunting capacity and exemplary conformation and temperament."
"General Appearance Low to ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscular development, the skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling. Appearing neither crippled, awkward, nor cramped in his capacity for movement, the Dachshund is well-balanced with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. His hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him well-suited for below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an advantage over most other breeds for trailing. Note: Inasmuch as the Dachshund is a hunting dog, scars from honorable wounds shall not be considered a fault."
*Elsie-Did you hear that? Scars are cool! For those who don't know...Elsie was attacked by a large husky earlier this year. She almost died but came through with only scars to prove her battle.