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This is Zoe or Zo-Zo, she is a mini longhair Dachshund and a sweet sweet girl…
- Favorite Food: just about anything is fair game except lettuce
- Pet Peeve: mom denying her food!
- Favorite pastime: Keeping squirrels out of her yard
- Naughtiest deed: Dining in the cat litter box! (yuck)
- Obsession: Running – after squirrels, for food and on hikes
- Favorite toy: squeaky otter
We met Zo-Zo and her mom about seven years ago in puppy obedience school with Amos. She truly is the sweetest Dachshund you will ever meet – I don’t think she has a mean bone in her body. One of my favorite features is her soulful eyes, how can you say no to those?
Dog kisses – PW
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In January I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon at the Rose City Classic Dog Show in Portland, OR. This is a pretty large regional show that is five days long. This was one of Jesse’s first show as a puppy!
See number nine? Best of breed…some people don’t like his face but I love the squareness of the jaw. Jesse and I had fun in the show ring, it was something VERY different for me and what an experience. If you have seen the movie ‘Best in Show’ the real thing does not stray far from that story line. If you haven’t seen it rent it! My favorite part of the dog show is the Jr. Handler portion. I think that the Jr. program does so much more than teach dog training. It is a perfect way for a young person to learn how to behave, communicate with adults (the judge), dress appropriately for public, confidence … when I was talking to a few of them I heard ‘thank you’ more than I would in a business meeting!
If you have a chance to watch an AKC dog show in your area be sure to make time. It’s a great way to see some unique dog breeds!
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Thursday evening Kirk, Jesse and I attending the Spot Magazine Mutt Mixer at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland. I had been to a dog event earlier in the at this venue and was in love with the decor and the fact that they are so dog friendly! And get this…if you didn’t bring your dog with you for your stay, they will put goldfish in your room to keep you company. LOVE it!
The benefiting local rescue was Pacific NW Pit Bull Rescue and they had a white puppy there that was just adorable! Ellena Thomas who started the rescue was there to talk about advocacy and adoption of bully breed canines. I struck up a conversation with her to learn more about their organization and I couldn’t figure out where I knew her from and her the same…then we figured it out! She works at the SW Washington Humane Society where I volunteer – small world! I plan on posting more about this breed and my personal experience with them at the Humane Society.
We are happy to report that Jesse was on his best behavior. Amos is definitely our dog of choice to bring to events but with his back on the mend we didn’t want to risk it. Jesse was able to see his long time play friend Zoe and strike up a new romance with a Yorkie – she was very popular with all the male dogs! 
dog kisses – pw
p.s. This was my first time using my speedlight on dogs…not my favorite but I think it all worked out pretty good. Practice, practice, practice…
Hotel Monaco | 506 SW Washington | Portland, OR
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Yes, Sheridan has wonderful puppy breath…
- Favorite Food: Beef
- Pet Peeve: Being told NO
- Favorite Pastime: Playing with Chakotay
- Naughtiest Deed: Chewing Jeff’s laptop power cord
- Obsession: Chewing
- Favorite Toy: Stuffed squeaky toy
Sheridan is the new addition to the Jeff and Ed household! The are now the proud owners of three Dachshunds – welcome to the world of triples. Sheridan is a Black & Tan Mini Longhair Dapple Dachshund (say that three times fast!) just like my Selby and Amos. He ADORES Jeff and wouldn’t leave his feet – in fact over half of Sheridan’s photos feature Jeff’s boots. But look at those eyes and how about those long ‘eyebrow’ hairs??!! Can’t wait to see him in a year – part of my new puppy progress bundle 
Have to share this outtake – Sheridan giving my Amos the paw…
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Meet Moe the Boxer – the first ‘child’ of my clients. In human years Moe is 77 years old, while he is an old man for his breed he is still young at heart…
- Favorite food: Peanut Butter
- Pet Peeve: Someone knocking on the front door
- Favorite Pastime: Sleeping
- Naughtiest Deed: stealing food from the kids
- Obsession: coffee
- Favorite Toy: red ball
When I found out that Moe wasn’t doing so well I knew I needed to go over and take his photograph. While I was there he showed me so much of himself and his life. He loves his family, especially the little kids – so patient. You also couldn’t miss the the devotion he had for his parents (and secondly peanut butter!) this shows the years of love that they have given him. One of my favorite things about Moe… he is a true gentle giant. Big as he is, he was very careful and attentive around the kids.
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Bruce is a loyal companion to Marcia – true to his breed…
- Favorite Food: Apples, pears, raspberries – the riper the better!
- Pet Peeve: Dr visits
- Favorite Pastime: Destroying stuffed toys
- Naughtiest Deed: What? my dog?
- Obsession: Fruit
- Favorite Toy: the newest one
It is very easy to see the sweetness in Bruce’s eyes, can you believe that he is rescue! Marcia has had him almost a year and the relationship between the two seems like they have been together since puppyhood. It shows that Bruce has found his forever home her. Like I said before he is a loyal companion and is always aware of where mom is going. On a side note… Bruce can destroy a cuz sqeaker toy in less than an hour – I have never seen that before!
Stay tuned for Bruce’s friend Nico the Havanese.
Dog kisses – PW
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Here at Doxzen Pet Photos household you have to earn your keep.
This could mean trying on Christmas crochet projects…
to make sure that the ruffles are full enough.
Dog kisses -PW
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Sammie is the newest addition in my mom’s house. I am sure all of you that have multiple pets can relate to this: “Well [insert existing pets name] needs a playmate, he/she is lonely.”
SAMMIE
- Favorite Toy: ball, ball, ball
- Favorite Food: raw meat
- Favorite Pastime: playing with balls
- Obsession: balls
- Naughtiest Deed: potty in the house
Sammie is the funniest dog – he loves to ‘hug’ you buy putting his paws on each side of your neck and then he wants you to hum. When you do this he becomes almost hypnotized!On a side note – my mom is our main dog sitter, the grandma. She stays over night with her two, which makes FIVE Dachshunds in the house! That also means FIVE Dachshunds in the bed with her – I can’t imagine.
Sammie is a longhair miniature Dachshund, his coloring is chocolate. I love how both he and Simon have light brown eyebrows!
Dog kisses – PW
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I had the pleasure of taking Riley’s photos along with his best buddy Nora…
RILEY
- Favorite Food: anything, especially if it’s stolen
- Pet Peeve: paw grooming
- Favorite Pastime: chasing and running up the hall with Nora
- Naughtiest Deed: eating all my garden tomatoes while they were green
- Obsession: being the perfect watch dog
- Favorite Toy: squeaky squirrels squeaky toys
Riley was rescued by Beth seven years ago – he was found as a puppy running aimlessly on the highway. Fortunately some co-workers brought him in and Beth eventually adopted him. Riley is super sweet and has gorgeous markings for a English Springer Spaniel. He, like Simon, helped Beth through some tough times – animals are very healing creatures!
Riley was really camera shy – as soon as I would bring the camera up to my face he would move away. So I started shooting off to the side and hoping that I would get some good shots. It’s very intimidating for most dogs/cats to be photograph – especially when the camera covers your entire face and they can’t see your eyes. It’s going to be important for me to trust my camera off the hip!
Dog kisses – PW
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Angie the CRAZY Boston Terrier! Okay, I know, she doesn’t look crazy… but just wait
ANGIE
- Favorite Food: anything
- Pet Peeve: other dogs
- Favorite Pastime: sleeping
- Naughtiest Deed: hate pees when she doesn’t get her way
- Obsession: food
- Favorite toy: Kong, stuffed with peanut butter!
Angie is the sister of Bentley and she is also a rescue. Jenny & Pete don’t know much about her background but they think that is what makes her so CRAZY! This little dog will take on anything to the death and she even survived crossing (by herself) one of the busiest streets in Portland, Oregon: Burnside! But with any high energy dog, once she calms down she just wants to be by you and held. Are you ready for the CRAZY picture???
Obviously she wanted her picture taken!
Dog kisses – PW
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