Oh Shir. Blessings for a peaceful, not TOO sad, transition on all Lou's people.

From what you have said, he seems to have had a full lifetime of love and great care. No doggy could ask for more.

Extra warm thoughts for your dad, who didn't want to let him go.

So, very sorry for your loss.

So sorry, Shir.

I understand they are fiercely defensive of the people they consider theirs. Which is both sort of endearing, and very problematic from a behavioral point of view.

Yep. Just not good in the dog park, as a rule. And fussy in the house when guests are involved. But, MAN, if it feels good to have a dog be your shield, they are the best.

And, of course, terribly cute and funny...and cuddly with their particular people. The happiest Dachsies I've met come in pairs. Not sure why that is.

Oh Shir, deepest, deepest sympathies and hugs to you, my darling.

I'm sorry, Shir.

My condolences, Shir.

((Shir))

So sorry, Shir. He was very deeply loved, which is all a dog really wants.

{{{Shir}}}

I am so sorry Shir.

Oz is totally friendly, he loves people and does fine with other dogs (likely because of growing up with Maxine before she passed). He barks like a wild thing and will rush at people and animals, it's just that when he reaches them he's all tail wags and excited yelping.

I can hand him over to any stranger and he'll happily lick their faces or play ragdoll in their arms. He does not like small children petting him (they're not gentle enough), but his usual reaction to that is to tuck his head somewhere they can't reach.

He's also a bold thief. He will take anything from another dog/cat/some people no matter the size or how vicious. He begs for food and beer in a way that almost sounds as if he's trying to make out words. Here is Oz at the drive-thru [link]

I'm not sure if he's a typical mini doxie, but he's not at all fearful or anxious or bitey.