LONG DOGS WA

September 26, 2018

LONG DOGS WA

In 2015 me and my partner Ryan decided we wanted a sausage Dog (Dachshund). Through months of searching to find the perfect registered breeder we found our girl! We unfortunately had to get her from N.S.W as we couldn't find any breeders in W.A.

I had always grown up with dogs (Boston Terriers) to be exact.
I didn't really know to much about the Dachshund breed and I have never had my own dog.I found out about the group "Long Dogs WA" and learnt so much about the breed from this community and still look at it often today.
The day finally came and we were off to the airport. I don't think I have ever been so nervous in my life, I felt overwhelmed,scared,excited. Then I saw her.....Im not going to lie I almost cried.
I was really apprehensive about the fact that she had to fly on a plane to us. Luckily she came in the crate with her brother, and the breeder put in a blanket with her mums scent and some toys.

She is now almost 4 in March 2019 and has brought so much joy to our lives (even though she's naughty sometimes ha ha), But we couldn't imagine life without her.

Our Girl Frankie

I decided to ask Bailey (Long Dogs W.A Secretary), some questions about LONG DOGS WA.

QUESTIONS

1. When was Long Dogs W.A created and who started it?
Long Dogs W.A was founded in 2006 by Harley and Jett, they loved catching up so much and always seemed to cause a stir when they went out walking together so they thought "why not find more long dogs like us in W.A. In April 2008 the blogsite was established and they started a social dachshund walking club. The present main leash holders are Jo Tetlow (President), Maike Schwarz (Treasurer) and myself (Secretary) with support of the other committee and a pack of helpers who work hard to organise events and fundraising.

2. You have an annual fundraiser, what is this for?

It's a fun day out for all, big and small. There will be games. races, competitions,fashion parades and more, with plenty of prizes to be won! With local stalls to browse for you and your furry friends alike. Not to mention the sausage sizzle or best of all your chance to meet hundreds of adorable dachshunds! All dachshunds are welcome and make sure you dress them in their best safari themed outfits! there will be prizes for best dressed pooches! Please respect our dachshunds are “breedist” and don’t always like socialising with other breeds, so please only bring dachshunds.
All proceeds go to help Dachshunds in need and go towards DRA (Dachshund Rescue Australia) & Storybook Farm https://www.dachshundrescueaustralia.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/Storybook-Farm-Sacred-Animal-Garden-283575955137958/about/?ref=page_internal

3. Why a Dachshund?
They are very loyal and affectionate towards their owners and family. They make good guard dogs for such a small dog. Small in size but big in personality, we often say they are like dobermans but with their legs cut short.

4. What type of owner do you recommend for a Dachshund?
You must be patient and persistent as dachshunds can be very stubborn. They need time and company, whether it be another dachie, or dog at home or family to be present at times during the day.

5. If you could describe a Dachshund in only 5 words, what would they be?

Loyal, loving, stubborn, barkers, and borrowers

6. Do you have any training tricks and tips for a new Dachshund owner?

They are very smart dogs and easily trained but they require persistence and patience as they do what they want at times.We recommend crate training as puppies as they may need to be crate rested at times in their lives and it is challenging if they don’t ‘love’ their crates. They can also be stubborn in regards to toilet training and often reluctant to get there bellies wet if raining, grass in your backyard is of great benefit.

7. Is there anything you would like to add?

Also be prepared to have your beds hijacked as they are sneaky and love to burrow under your covers and snuggle in with you. And of course lastly they are such strange little dogs but are the best breed out.

Thank you so much Bailey XX

And a BIG thank you to all the admin staff and volunteers XX

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For more information about Long Dogs W.A and to see all details about there next annual fundraiser please see info below:

Name: Long Dogs W.A

About: Long Dogs WA seeks to facilitate a safe and supportive socialisation opportunity for dachshunds and their families in Western Australia.

As part of that aim we seek to educate people and raise awareness about health, well-being and behavoural issues that affect dachshunds.

We work closley with Dachshund Rescue Australia to assist dachshunds who need rehoming, rehabilitating and rescue and we raise funds to support this.

Long Dogs WA is run entirely by volunteers and is grateful for the strong support from its community of crazy dog people.

Website: http://longdogswa.org/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=79_62

Storybook Farm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Storybook-Farm-Sacred-Animal-Garden-283575955137958/about/?ref=page_internal

Info about upcoming Annual Fundraiser:

The annual Long Dogs WA fundraiser is happening again this year and it’s fast approaching. We would love for you to attend.

2017 saw thousands turn up with more than 300 dachshunds, we hope to make it even bigger again in 2018. It is the biggest Dachshund event in WA each year.

Get your adventure spirit ready and your safari hat on for this years annual Long Dogs fundraiser, SWINGING SAFARI.

You are invited to-

Karinya Equestrian Park, Orange Grove WA

27th October 11am-4pm

For a gold coin entry per person (we love the folding stuff too)

There will be games. races, competitions,fashion parades and more, with plenty of prizes to be won! With local stalls to browse for you and your furry friends alike. Not to mention the sausage sizzle or best of all your chance to meet hundreds of adorable dachshunds!

For the best experience you may wish to bring-

Friends, Family

Dachshunds

Waste bags

Picnic rug

Cash (some stalls might have EFTPOS but no ATM)

All dachshunds are welcome and make sure you dress them in their best safari themed outfits! there will be prizes for best dressed pooches! Please respect our dachshunds are “breedist” and don’t always like socialising with other breeds, so please only bring dachshunds.

All proceeds go to help Dachshunds in need and go towards DRA (Dachshund Rescue Australia) & Storybook Farm

https://www.dachshundrescueaustralia.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/Storybook-Farm-Sacred-Animal-Garden-283575955137958/about/?ref=page_internal

Event page link: http://longdogswa.org/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=79_62

We hope to see you all there. Please share the word!

For more information please email admin at longdogswa@gmail.com

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Some of the Long Dogs WA Doggy family