DACHSHUNDS: VERY AWARE DOGS

I've always said that doxies watch everything, and are very aware of their surroundings. Much of that comes from their ancestry, being bred to hunt badgers and small game such as rabbits and squirrels, so it just stands to reason that they're still that way with us humans. They notice anything and everything--even imaginary things (at least, imaginary to us humans). Part of their awareness comes from their super sensitive noses, so they pick up scents we aren't even aware of. When I used to take my doxie Duke outside to do his business, he'd "track" something that had walked through our yard, be it the neighbor's cat or the occasional coyote. You can't hide from them, either--they can smell where you are!

"Here fishy fishy!"

"Where'd you come from?"

"Hi . . . remember me??"

Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em!