More new pals for Curly

Last night we went to Katie and Bill's and Curly got to play with Puddin (another weenie) and Teddy (a golden retriever). Curly loves big dogs and Teddy actually played with him because he is used to playing with a little dog. They ran around the back yard and inside the house. Taking pictures of the play time was a challenge as they move so fast by the time I clicked the picture - they had already moved somewhere else. It was very funny to watch Teddy try to chase Curly around the bushes! Curly was good and tired by the end of the night. He slept the whole ride home!

Drink Break! Isn't it cute how they share the water bowl!

Here is Curly making friends with Katie!

Tired baby!

Wiener Dog Races!

Curly had his first racing experience in May at the American Legion in Savage. There was a $5 entry fee and the money went to Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue - a worthy cause that saves wiener dogs from being euthanized in shelters by finding them foster homes and then adopts them out.

My mom and aunt went with me to help with the wrangling. You need 2 people - one to hold at the starting line and one at the finish line with treats.

Here is a group picture of all the competitors that day. 32 dogs were there to race!

This was Digger, the emcee of the event. He has wiener dogs and provided some great commentary throughout the afternoon.

Curly had several very successful practice runs. However, by the time his heat came up, he did not do so well. Look at the dog that is running towards the left instead of straight towards the finish line - that's Curly! (click on the picture to make it larger!) He finished last in his heat, but that's OK. We had a fun time anyways!

We had Curly registered for the hurdles competition, but we never made it that far. Curly was just too tired and was very comfy sleeping with Auntie Mimi.

We are going to start Curly's training so that he will be prepared for the big race - James J Hill days in Wayzata in September.