Well, I actually found a man in central Il that had two of the Jeaneneys dogs and invited me over to take a look. I was very impressed with their strong build and friendly personalites. I can see where these little dogs work their way into their owners hearts. Seems as though the dachshunds started out slow in this topic and have finished strong.  Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts.(sorry Zbone, can't bring myself to even say morkie-poo, let alone own one)

       

Having seen and read all the posts on these little dogs it's very apparent, if well breed, they are super trackers and companions. My introduction to Dachsunds came at a very early age. Good friends of my parents had one and I can remember as a 7 year old sitting in the back seat of my parents car with my 6 year old sister crying as we were heading to Janice and Ed's for a visit. My parents would sit in the kitchen drinking coffee and chatting and my sister and I would sit on the sofa paralyzed. We knew if we so much as moved, blinked or breathed that little "weiner" would be on us. He would just sit there and stare at us waiting for his opening to attack. Even after 47 years it's been real hard shaking that first impression developed at a young age. I'm not embarrassed to say "I'm not a wiener man"  

Michael, If you're going to be at Bear Quest this year...You'll get to meet Tilly and/or Cash.  I promise they'll let you off the couch     Doc

Doc, I'll be there and I just might start liking them wiener dogs  

Too bad seanf, now I have two litters on the way...