Dachshunds have a knack for helping out any way they can. In their desire to please, they are ready, willing and able to perform a myriad of tasks useful to their owners. Whether you need a door stop, seat warmer, personal trainer, Miracle Grow, wash cloth or home security system, look no further than a dachshund! Illustrated with charming full-color photographs, 101 Uses for a Dachshund depicts doxies performing chores evoking why the breed is adored by owners worldwide.
The perfect gift for dachshund devotees A brand-new edition of Jim Dratfield’s bestselling book Delightful wordplay captures the quirks of this breed Handsomely designed with more than 70 color photographs What breed is sillier than the dachshund? None. With their low, elongated bodies, soulful eyes, and truly ridiculous proportions, dachshunds always look like they're telling a joke. And their owners usually get it. Day of the Dachshund is for this crowd. In a gift-friendly little hardcover, Jim Dratfield combines great photographs with delightfully clever quips to celebrate the endless charm of this unlikely breed.
Meet the Dachshund is the first official publication endorsed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) devoted to the world's favorite wiener dog! Thanks to the experts at the AKC and the Dachshund Club of America, this volume offers the most accurate and authoritative information available on this breed. Eleven chapters detail the history of the breed, characteristics, and special requirements for owning this colorful hound breed, beautifully illustrated with photos of puppies and adults. A chapter devoted to the purchase and selection of the Doxie puppy gives the reader specific guidance on how to locate a qualified breeder and to recognize a healthy, sound puppy. Two separate chapters serve as a primer to training the puppy--house-training and obedience work, favoring positive-training techniques as the best and most successful way to educate the super-smart, sometimes-stubborn Doxie. Chapters on home care, safety, feeding, and healthcare present indispensable information for new dog owners.As an official publication of the AKC, Meet the Dachshund also explains the many vital programs offered by the country's leading canine organization to all pet dog owners, including the S.T.A.R. Puppy and the Canine Good Citizen programs, as well as descriptions of various dog sports such as conformation showing, agility, obedience and more. A detailed resources section offers recommendations for websites, books, periodicals, and club affiliate programs, all of great interest to responsible new dog owners.
Created in consultation with teachers and public librarians, this fantastic collection of 101 ready-to-use book lists provides invaluable help for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature. Nancy J. Keane is the author of the award-winning website BooktalksQuick and Simple (nancykeane.com/booktalks), as well as the creator of the open collaboration wiki ATN Book Lists. With 101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children, she provides another indispensable resource for librarians and teachers. The lists in this book are the result of careful consultation with teachers and public librarians, and from discussions on professional email lists. These indispensable reading lists can be used in many waysfor example, as handouts to teachers as suggested reading, to create book displays, or as display posters in the library. This collection will help educators support the extended reading demands of today's children.
Waving to the driver of a car that speeds by during her morning run with her dachshund Mame, Dixie Hemingway suddenly realizes that she accidentally waved to a killer when she and Mame stumble upon a corpse.
With such short legs and tiny paws, you might be surprised just how much energy a Chiweenie can hold. But just like how the tantalizing combinations of a Mexican Hotdog or a German Taco leave your ears perked, this perfect blend of a Dachshund and a Chihuahua is always trying to constantly grab your attention—and succeeding. Regardless of its short stature, the big heart of the Chiweenie is what helped this breed become recently popular in the U.S. and also gain its (unofficial) title of one of the cutest mixed breeds around. Whether you are researching backgrounds for this toy breed or this pup has already found his or her way into your home (and right into your heart), you might be in the market for some guidance. Topics covered include: Is a Chiweenie the right dog for me? Should I buy from a breeder or adopt from a rescue? I brought my Chiweenie home. What now? How can I best train my Chiweenie? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Whether you are a veteran or novice Chiweenie owner, there will be something for everyone in this book. Chapters include all the basics such as: Chiweenie History Choosing your Chiweenie Preparing your Home for your Chiweenie Bringing Chiweenie To His or Her Forever Home Being a Puppy Parent House-Training Socializing with People and Animals Chiweenies and Your Other Fur-Babies Keeping Your Chiweenie Fit: Physical and Mental Exercise Nutrition Tips for Your Chiweenie Grooming Your Chiweenie Caring for Your Chiweenie Every dog owner wants to give your dog his or her best life. But being an owner of this mighty and mini breed is not all smooth sailing (especially since most Chiweenies are water-shy). This guide can also help you through the ruff times and with the obstacles that come along with raising a pup of your own. Whether it was your Chiweenie’s floppy ears that won you over or its almond-shaped eyes, a life with this mixed breed can be full of love, laughter, and a whole lot of wiener jokes!
What?! You've never heard of Crusoe the celebrity dachshund?! You must be living under a rock! ... Or at least that's what Crusoe thinks. He's the self-proclaimed "wiener dog who thinks he's more of a celebrity than he really is" (until now!). Crusoe is the star of his wildly popular blog of the same name, winner of the 2013 AND 2014 Best Pet Blog Award. That's right... two years in a row! Because Crusoe is a talented and ridiculously photogenic miniature dachshund with a big personality, stunning fashion sense, and an insatiable penchant for whimsy. Perhaps you know him better by his infamous alter ego, BATDOG? We thought so. This is Crusoe's New York Times bestselling book debut and he's so excited to share it with all of his adoring fans. Now everyone can stare lovingly into his big brown eyes and admire his wit and many costumes any time they choose. Crusoe is certain that his book will make the perfect gift for dog-lovers of all ages. He wants to be accessible to his fans so you can really get to know the mutt behind the mask, the pooch behind that signature sexy pout; the pup with a heart of gold. Can't miss Crusoe Features in the Book: The adventures of BATDOG and Robin Cooking with Crusoe Dr. Crusoe, the Dentist, and Malpractice International travels with the worldliest of adventure dogs Partners in crime with Crusoe and twin brother Oakley
A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.
