Emma Dog Blog. Fun & games of a miniature dachshund and her side-kicks, Luna Pi & Topper!

Begging in the kitchen

2012-04-24T08:12:00.001-04:00

Begging in the kitchen, originally uploaded by andiwolfe (Jet-lagged).

I've been doing a project 52 this year (one picture a week on a designated theme). This is going on over at Google+ with a bunch of photographers from around the world. This week's theme was "The Kitchen." A lot of the photos posted have been of kitchen appliances, counter tops, floral arrangements and the like. None of those ideas appealed to me.

When I think of my kitchen I envision my three dachshunds underfoot, hoping that some morsel will drop from the counter like manna from heaven. Who can resist those sweet dachshund eyes or those soft, whimpering whines?

Easter Dogs

2012-04-08T19:36:00.002-04:00

Happy Easter from Luna Pi (our weimar-weiner), Topper (our whiney-weiner), and Emma (our wher-weiner).

Luna Pi

2012-02-18T09:24:00.001-05:00

Steve took such lovely portrait of Luna while she was sleeping.

The Dog Santas... Finale: Defending the Neighborhood

2011-12-25T20:21:00.001-05:00

Two of the Three Dog Santas chase off some suspicious interlopers.

Three Dog Santas... Episode 3: Sniffing the Lawn

2011-12-25T20:09:00.001-05:00

Two of the Three Dog Santas stop to sniff the lawn.

Three Dog Santas... Episode 2: The Walk By

2011-12-25T20:00:00.001-05:00

The Three Dog Santas walk by on the sidewalk.

Three Dog Santas

2011-12-25T19:44:00.001-05:00

The Three Dog Santas head out for a walk.

Topper!

2011-11-04T08:13:00.000-04:00

That's ! with the way his tail is up in this photo. This is from last year when I was trying out a new lens. I love the intense expression on his face as he's running toward's me.

Hot-doggity indignation

2011-10-09T11:11:00.002-04:00

Mom's birthday tradition is a regifting of Emma (for six of the past 7 years - the original birthday gift was in year one). This year's twist was the addition of a hot dog costume as the wrapping. Oh, the indignity of it all.....

Emma: Seriously, Mom? Is this what you really want for your birthday this year?

Emma: Well, ok, then. I don't really mind. It's going to be quite a warm winter coat for me this year, especially as it's a bit on the large side.

See? I can run in it and everything.

Luna: Are you sure you're ok with this, Emma?

Emma: Sure, it's not so bad. Michael and Tania wanted Mom to have an opportunity to embarrass us on the blog. That's not a bad birthday gift, right?

Emma: Look! I can fetch sticks as a hot dog.

Emma: I bet Topper wants to try on my new costume.

Topper: I hope they don't try to put that thing on me.

Topper: What????? How did this happen??? One moment I'm running free as a jay bird, and the next I'm wrapped up like a wiener dog. No fair!

Topper: Ok, fun time is over. Please take this thing off of me.

Topper: Hey, I'm serious here. Please take this thing off of me. I have bunnies to chase now.

Topper: If you don't take this thing off of me right NOW! I'm going to be gnawing on some ankle bones very soon.

Luna: I really am not happy about this at all. Topper looks much, MUCH better than I do in this outfit. The beige clashes with my weimar-wiener coloring.

Steve: What big babies! I'll wear the costume and show you how it's done.

No comment, on the risk of getting in trouble....

(Sidebar: Steve has a philosophy that if you don't want your picture taken whilst doing something goofy, just refrain from doing it......)

Steve: Super HOT DOG man!

Luna and Topper: Let's wrestle! We need to get that costume out of our system now.

Luna, Emma, Topper: YAY! We got to go for a 3.5 mile hike after that costume ordeal. We like the Highbanks Metro Park pet trail. We met lots of interesting dogs today.

Dachshund's just do this kind of stuff - they can't help it!

2011-10-07T08:40:00.002-04:00

Good photography makes a difference for these dachshunds....

2011-09-20T20:53:00.003-04:00

Happy Birthday Emma!!!

2011-08-17T09:06:00.000-04:00

Today is Emma's seventh birthday! She's trying to take a celebratory nap, and I'm bugging her with my camera.

Weimarwiener

2011-07-28T10:02:00.001-04:00

Weimarwiener, originally uploaded by andiwolfe.

Luna wanted to see what was going on outside, so she was sitting on the steps. Actually, she was trapped behind the gate while we had a repair guy in the house. He had gone outside for a part and she was keeping watch for his return invasion to her space.

Striped Dogs

2011-06-05T11:24:00.000-04:00

We had some fun with lighting this morning. Here are the results:

I Can See My Tongue

2011-05-19T07:32:00.003-04:00

Run, don't walk

2011-05-08T08:38:00.000-04:00

Taking Topper for a walk usually involves a run as well. Topper and Luna got some exercise yesterday. Now that the "pups" are a year old, our walks are really a lot of fun. Topper, especially, loves to go for walks. He puts his nose to the ground and explores the neighborhood.

GIVE. ME. THE. BAGEL. NOW!!!!!

2011-04-22T22:54:00.003-04:00

1 New York Bagel + 3 determined dachshunds = chaos!

There was something compelling about the Everything New York Bagel I brought home from New York City. I've never seen the dogs go crazy about any food item before, but they really, REALLY! wanted this bagel.

Poor Steve didn't stand a chance. His arm was just barely long enough to keep Emma from snagging it. I was amazed that she climbed up on the back of the chair. She usually reserves that kind of focus for a dog toy.

Morning Light

2011-03-04T20:13:00.000-05:00

A few days ago, February 28th to be precise, there was a pack meeting held in my chair. I think it was a celebration of a sunny morning. It was also, apparently, a good time to romp.

First light

2011-02-11T22:22:00.004-05:00

Mom has a new lens (Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM). As usual, I get to be the model for first light.

Rats! Emma got to be first light. I thought I was Mom's special boykie. . .

Well, Emma may have been the model for first light, but I'm still a weimarwiener. I'm also the most beautiful dachshund in the family. Right? Isn't anyone going to agree with me? Anyone?

Why is Moon Pie in My Blog Again?

2011-01-21T23:13:00.003-05:00

Moon Pie is Back!

2011-01-21T22:20:00.002-05:00

The eyes have it

2010-12-30T20:39:00.003-05:00

Topper has such expressive eyes!

Steve's been doing a lot of film photography lately - this is one with Ilford Delta 400 black and white film.

Rainbow Dog

2010-12-28T18:28:00.003-05:00

Rainbow Dog, originally uploaded by Stephen A. Wolfe.

Nikon D90; AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D; 1/200 sec @f/2, ISO 1600; post-processed with Apple Aperture 3 and Nik Software Dfine, Viveza, and Sharpener Pro.

During the late afternoon on sunny winter days, we sometimes get rainbows on our couch. Today our miniature dachshund Topper happened to lie down in the right place at the right time.

Queenie's in Danger

2010-11-27T10:25:00.001-05:00

circa 1930 - I had no idea they tormented dogs in movies back then.

Topper's turn

2010-11-21T19:39:00.004-05:00

Luna's been getting way too much attention lately. First, she's Dadderd's favorite subject for black and white photography. Second, she was the cute pet of the day for November 3rd.

I don't think that's fair. Look! I should be on a calendar or something. I'm much more adorable than she is . . .

Topper does look pretty cute sometimes. I wonder if I should be worried?

Emma: You don't have anything to worry about, Topper. Besides being cute, you're much more fun to play with than that ol' stick-in-the-mud.

Topper: Luna really is more attractive than me, though.

Maybe someday I'll be "Cute pet of the day," too . . .