Re: Contest Wiener

A Wiener has been chosen for the Daisy Delights contest! Please standby for the official announcement as I am enjoying the first days of REAL summer weather here in the Bay Area. Hope you don't mind!

WE'LL TAKE IT! Beggers can't be choosers.
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Always,
Franny

Franny Delights Over...

I want to tell you about my favorite treats! I found these at a local pet boutique and ever since I gave them a try, they have become my absolute favorite! I know that may not be saying much since I will eat just about anything...

FYI: This product review is from my pure, honest-to-Dog love for these treats. There is no incentive other than spreading the word of Daisy's Delights' tasty goodness.

My favorite cookies from the Daisy's Delights line: peanut butter polkadots

Even Margot drools over these babies.

Hypnotized by a cookie... Anything for a cookie. Anything!

Is this making you hungry?
Craving a cookie?

Well, we want to share this delicious treat with you because...

1. They are that good! (in my opinion)

2. They are not readily available online and I'm not sure where exactly you can find them where you live.

You can visit their website for more info: Daisy's Delights

Leave a comment telling us about your favorite treat!

We will use this doohickey to pick a winner on Wednesday, September 7th.


♥,
Franny

Uh Oh

Sometimes I can't help myself from shredding a fresh roll of toilet paper.

Cowering after being scolded for my misdeed.
It was so worth it.

Doing what I do best,
Franny

My Friend, Phoenix

Margot and I spend most of our days at doggie daycare. We have so much fun running around all day. We love playing with all our friends, big and small. Out of all the dogs, who would've thought that my best friend would turn out to be a Pitbull named Phoenix.

MEET PHOENIX

Isn't she pretty? I think so. I heard her neighbors are scared of her. Maybe if they met her, they'd know that Phoenix is the 2nd sweetest and friendliest dog in the whole wide world (I'm #1). Just because Phoenix is a Pitbull, it doesn't mean she's evil and scary - she is the exact opposite! I'd like to refer to a local organization known as BAD RAP (Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls) and their Pitbull myth busters. Pitbulls really do get a bad rap, thanks to irresponsible humans.

Nina claims she is embarrassed by my behavior, yet she photographs me and then posts it on my blog! Phoenix is also wondering why Nina is photographing us. So rude!

I like napping with my best friend, Phoenix.

And she likes napping with me, too.

I hope you enjoyed meeting Phoenix! Stay tuned for news about my other friend, George!

Out like a light,
Frandizzle

Watch Dog

I don't know if you know this, but I'm a highly trained Watch Dog. If I see, hear, or smell anything suspicious, I sound the alarm and warn Ellie and Margot. Together, we let Nina know when there's trouble nearby. Even though I'm smaller than other dogs, my voice can be just as deep and loud as a big dog's.

Here I am, looking out and listening for trouble.

I always bark to let Nina know when I hear something suspicious, like when someone's ringing our doorbell, knocking on our door, slamming their car door, yelling, or when another dog is barking.

After a long, hard day's work, I take a much needed snooze.

Good thing my services are free. Otherwise, Nina would be broke.

Barking not biting,
Franny

Afternoon Stroll

With two other doggy siblings, it's often difficult to be able to spend some one-on-one time with Nina. When I was the only child, Nina took me everywhere, always. Now, we take turns going out with her shopping or running errands (because three's a crowd). I guess it's not so bad relaxing at home with a treat-filled Kong... But when I do get to go out, I have so much fun smelling new smells and meeting new people.

Pony was in town visiting from Florida and she and Nina took me out to Laurel St. in San Carlos.

There's a little park located in between the shops on Laurel. I was smelling all the dogs who had been there before but suddenly felt the urge to start digging. And because Nina's a party pooper, she dragged me away before I could cause any damage.

I wasn't happy.

We walked into the pet boutique, Bow Wow Meow.

Are you going to buy me anything???

A wall of toys! If I could take these home, it would be one of my biggest dreams come true.

I left with some of my favorite treats, which I will be sharing with a lucky reader in the next coming weeks. Stay tuned to find out how you can win!

Grrrr (stomach growling),

Franny

Fort Funston with Holly

Meet Holly. She is my new doxie friend and is only just a pup. We met-up at Fort Funston awhile back for an afternoon of fun. She kind of looks like me (except I'm way prettier).

I had a lot of fun digging in the sand. And I found the most perfect spot to dig!

I'm an expert root-remover. I guess I could teach Holly a few tricks.


And of course, Margot came along too.

Margot... What are you eating?

Margot, don't eat that!

Ugh, Margot... You ate it...

We had a fun time at Fort Funston. I don't know if you've heard, but the GGNRA is trying to stop us from being able to have off-leash fun there and other parks in California. Read more about this at Eco-Dog.

Holly is actually kind of scared of me. I think it's because she's intimidated by my stunning beauty and grace. Hopefully she will be more comfortable around me the next time we meet and have more fun.

Toodles,
Franny

Sunny Florida - Part II

Back home in Northern California, whenever we go to the beach, we are really visiting the "Pacific Ocean". The "Pacific Ocean" water is super salty and murky and green or sometimes brown... It's actually kind of dirty and I always have fun running away from the waves. Where Pony lives in Florida, the beaches are part of something called the "Atlantic Ocean". I've heard it's big and scary, but the water was clean and clear and the day was nice and hot.

Hello, Atlantic Ocean!

It didn't seem too bad but I decided to keep my distance...

That is, until Nina scooped me up and decided she'd give me an impromtu swimming lesson!

These legs were not made for swimming!

I guess only responsible Dachshund owners buy their doxies life vests for swimming.

They let me go and I flipped over like a hot dog in water! What did they expect? This is me being plucked from the water after my body capsized.

Ahh, much better...

I decided I'd admire the ocean from a safe distance... And run away from Nina if she came anywhere near me.

I wonder if there are any gophers in Florida...

Florida, you're not so bad. I think I like you very much.

Hot dog,
Franny

The Daily Doxie

Hello Friends!

Guess what? I was chosen to be the Dachshund of the Day on the wonderful website, Daily Doxie. If you're on the Daily Doxie, please leave a comment here with a link to your profile, so that I can add you as a friend!

Updates to come! Soon, I promise!

Love,
Franny

Santa Cruz

Once upon a time (about TWO weeks ago, to be exact. Right, Nina?)... We all drove down to Santa Cruz for a day of good ole fun in the sun.

There was a lot of seaweed. And there were so many unsuspecting people laying out on their towels, sunbathing. Little did they know that their cancer-soaking activity would be disturbed by dachshund kisses. And little did I know that they wouldn't be very happy about it. At all.

Margot and I had so much fun chasing each other down the beach. Margot is trying to run away from me here, but I'm way too fast. I strategically chomped down on her ear to slow her down. If there was audio, Margot would be screaming. And if this photo was a wide shot, you'd see people staring. HEEHEEHEE.

Margot attempts to surprise-attack me from behind the heap of seaweed! Too bad her pea-brain could never outwit my superior walnut-brain!

Margot cools down while I investigate the strange smells coming from that weird, green thingy.

Okay, I think there are squirrels up there. If I could just climb up...

Sometimes I despise my short legs and long body.

So much for climbing. Now its time to wander off.
Do I hear Nina calling my name? Me thinks not.

Ellie looks crazy. Maybe that's because she is, looney tunes.

Ellie is pooped from fetching her ball all day.

The End.
Nina made a sand dog. Can you see his rump?

till next time,
Frandizzle

Sitting

This past week Nina and I were left in charge of "sitting" on some bunnies, a house, and two Yorkies. At least, that's what Nina called it... She's not really the brightest angler fish in the sea, because we didn't sit on any of those things. What we did do was sleepover at Max & Ari's house while their Mom and Dad were away on vacation.

Okay everybody! Listen up! I'm in charge now and it's time to get wild!

Max & Ari say its party time!

Time to jam to some Mozart and Beethoven!


Paws down, the best sleepover party ever.

Max & Ari are soooo lucky because they have two bunnies! Two tasty, tasty bunnies.

Oh my dog, you are so cute, I could just eat you up! With butter!

Has anyone ever told you that you smell good? Because you do, bunny. Real good.

If I could just reach you... give you a kiss with my teeth...


Bars and small, furry creatures are synonymous in my world. Someone up there hates me.

In the end, Nina wouldn't let me outside. She said I was harassing the bunnies... and she couldn't stand hearing me shriek like a banshee.

This is my plump friend, Thumper.

And the delicious Snow White.

I'm the fairest in this land,
Franny