London's miniature race returns

On your marks...get set....GO!

The official dachshunds in London race day has returned.

The big day, set for 22nd May at Hampstead Heath, will see London's dachshunds competing wet nose to wet nose against the green grasses of north London's big park.

Contestants must measure more than 50cm with four paws and flappy ears - or thereabouts.

There will be more fun and competitions throughout the afternoon once more and a huge thanks goes out to Lily's Kitchen who have kindly offered to sponsor us for the second year running.

For more information sign up to our blog today! If youd like to sponsor us with a prize or know someone who does email Lisa.

On your marks get set...go!

Lisa

Liam Gallaghar with 900 dachshunds?

Liam Gallaghar was the hot topic of the world of dachshunds last month when he claimed to buy 900 of them in aid of saving the breed!

We make an urgent plea to Mr Oasis that each and everyone become star members of our club! so if you are reading this Mr Gallagher please get in touch with us!

The OASIS star and his wife Nicole Appleton have one of the four-legged friends called Ruby and on a recent trip to Germany Liam said he would be a crusader for their cause.

He ranted: "Extinction of sausage dogs? I will prevent that! When I'm back in England I am gonna buy 900 of them. I am gonna prevent them from downfall."

We say good on you Liam we will back you every inch of the way - looks like out spring race day will be mildly populated - look out London Parks!

Lisa & Milo

Oscar leaves a pawprint for dachshunds in London

dachshunds in London veteran member Oscar kissed us all farewell last month after just 10 years.

Oscar was a member of DIL since 2008! Our heartfelt condolences go out to owner Delia Gaze and her family who enjoyed taking Oscar to our meet ups.

As ever loosing a pet is a tragedy, in memoriam Delia says:"... he was the most beautiful, loving, joyous and comical little creature imaginable - the vet said that of all the relationships between clients and animals that he sees, the bond between Oscar and me came at the top!".

Good bless you Oscar

x

Dachshunds in London dine out

Last weekend was another very successful day out for the Dachshunds in London Meet Up group. Only this time instead of heading to the green parks of London we all headed to ‘Dine Out’. Lily’s Kitchen the UK’s first ever Doggie Diner and possibly even the World’s first was invaded by typically hungry lively Dachshunds all ready to fill their tums.

We were greeted by friendly hostesses at the Diner who showed us to our tables. The dining tables were designed especially well for us very short legged Dachshunds to enjoy the company of each other. The menu had ‘proper ‘organic delicious dishes on offer. It was difficult to make a choice between the Homestyle Chicken n Turkey Casserole, Beef Potato and Vegetable or Slow cooked Lamb Hot Pot but as you all know us Dachshunds are not all that fussy when it comes to choice of food.


Our waitress was ever so obliging and continued to fill our empty bowls after each course. Occasionally one or two of us got greedy and tried to steal from each other’s dinner bowls but our waitress soon put a stop to that. No fighting allowed in the Lily’s Kitchen Doggie Diner. Unruly behaviour was not allowed so where possible we were all on our best behaviour.

Feeling rather content with bellies full many of us then relaxed on the Lily’s sofa together. Some of us decided to socialise together and play in the Doggie Diner. For those of us whom like to misbehave a behaviourist was available to give sound advice. An acupuncturist to help and discuss doggie health matters was also there to help.

It was a great day out and we were delighted to meet up with all our Dachshund buddies but most of all our owners walked out with bags of food and treats as take away and were all well persuaded that we were all huge fans of Lily’s Kitchen Proper Pet Food.

To view the whole range go to: www.lilyskitchen.co.uk and you will see why we believe it is the best dog food available.


You can see more pictures online by Yulia

By Helga (dachshunds in London member)

Dachshunds that know how to keep warm

AND THE WINNER IS...

Congratulations Joanna Statham's little Daks

We asked dachshunds in London members to show us how their dogs were keeping warm over the sub zero tempretures this winter and some of you have proven to the world that dachshunds can beat the cold!

We have had a flurry of wonderful snap shots of some of the cutest and cheekiest snaps of Milo's friends donning hats, coats and of course (in their favourite hiding place) under the blanket.

Choosing a winner has not been easy but we think Joanna Statham's little Daks sums up winter for dachshunds quite neatly. There is nothing that beats a nice fluffy duvet day on those long wintery nights... well done Daks and keep borrowing!

In second place is Rambo and third Louise's Milo!

Here is Daks with the other two favourites and our runners up. Well done everyone! and Merry Christmas!

IN 2ND PLACE

Louise Young's Milo getting ready for Siberian weather

AND 3RD!


Zoe's Rambo, and you thought that Husky's could only bear the cold hey? you were wrong!

AND THE RUNNERS UP

Lucy's Minnie and Monty "Are you seriously considering a walk in this weather mum"?

Louise Rawlinson's Pipi and Fudge having a quite lie in

Helga's Duke: "Can someone please tell those feet to move there's only room for one dachshund in here"!

Catherine's Scooby: "Did someone say cup of tea and Corrie?"


Ruiha's Couscous: "I dont feel well today just 5 more minutes"

Maria's Africa: "Oh I thought this was the casting for the RSPCA winter appeal, sorry"

Jaclyn's Nate all cosy, now where is the cat and the mouse from the 90s advert?

Sally's Herbery and Lyla demonstrating the art of spooning - the doggy way

Lucy's Betty Lou in dream land, ah bliss!

Photography by Yulia Titovets

Many of you would have noticed the snappy happy Russian at our meet ups. For the past two years Yulia Titovets has been taking the most amazing shots of our dogs at meet ups - she is now the official dachshunds in London photographer!

This Christmas she is offering club members the chance to have their dogs photographed for your very own Christmas card. Its easy, just book your very own photo shoot and spend 1-2 hours at a location of your choice where Yulia will take some fabulous shots and you can walk away with 50 plus professional photos of you and your pooch plus a free Christmas card design (including printing and delivery) for just £50...

Yulia also boards dogs at £20 a night. Your dachshund will stay at a home environment and get at least two long walks a day. If you are going away for Christmas and book for a week or more Dachshunds in London Club members get the 7th night boarding for free.

To take advantage of these great offers just mention 'dachshunds in London' when you chat with Yulia.

For more information contact 07411612425 or visit the website www.fourlittlepaws.com

Bishops Bark: Fulham's new pet grooming shop

A new friendly pet grooming and accessory shop has opened in Fulham. Its called bishops bark and claims to treat all clients like one of our own.

If you take your pet here they will get play breaks from the grooming table and treats (if they are allowed).

All grooming services feature a unique hydrobath that gives your dog a very deep cleanse using a fabulous range of products from Australia by fuzzyard organics as well as massaging them...

the b bark express which includes wash, condition, blow dry, nail clip, ear and eye clean, paw balm and breath freshener starts from £15..

Dachshunds in London members get 10% off their first treatment if you mention 'dachshunds in London'...

For more info visit the website

0207 371 9196

www.bishopsbark.com