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Murphy
Short-haired dachshund from
Mesa, AZ
DailyDoxie.com pet profile submitted by JagGirl
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My future is so bright, I have to wear shades!
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Rating: 9.65 bones (out of 10)
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Murphy
Favorite food:
Science Diet Adult Small Bites
Favorite treat:
Mini Biscuits from Bone Appetite Bakery
Favorite toy:
Blue Ball, Yellow Ball
Favorite spot to sleep:
Murf is not picky, he will sleep anywhere
Archenemy:
His big "brother", a Siamese cat named Sebastian
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JagGirl writes:
Dachshunds are by far my favorite dog and I had been begging my husband forever and finally one day he said "ok". I was so excited and I went to work right away looking for the perfect dachshund. I found a local Dachshund rescue group and thought it would be nice to rescue a dog from there. Little did we know that the dog we rescued would go "Cujo" on my husband and end him up in the hospital with hand surgery. We later discovered that this dog had been abused and probably would never get past it. He went back to live with his foster mom the same day we adopted him.
I don't know how I did it, but I got my husband talked into getting another one...the only stipulation was that it HAD to be a puppy. I found a local breeder and I called her immediately. She said she had 13 puppies from two litters available. So I loaded my husband (bandage and all) into the car and off we went. He was not thrilled about getting another dog to say the least. When we got there the only black and tan female (which is was the original choice) was already purchased by a little girl who had been saving her babysitting money all summer. Since I knew I wanted a black and tan (my redhead passed away about 18 months earlier) with short hair the litter narrowed quite a bit. There were only two that matched this requirement. The decision was hard, but we finally picked one, wrote out the check and off we went to the car. By the time I had gotten my husband in the car and put the puppy on his lap, got around to my side and got in he had already named him!
The puppy would be known as Murphy (registered name: Mighty Murphy Short and Stout). It reminded my husband of a billboard we saw in Ireland (our first trip overseas together) that we thought was so cool. It had a black and tan doxie on it and it was for Murphy's Stout beer...yep, our dog is named after an Irish beer!!!!! I still chuckle today when I think about how he was named, but to look at him, I can't imagine him having any other name...it is just perfect for him AND it is a nice memory of an unforgetable trip!
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Arrrg
This picture cracks me up, Murf was at the end of a yawn and the look on his face is hysterical.
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Murphy & Lola
This is Murphy with his girlfriend Lola!
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Murf Jagger
Murphy playing Mick Jagger
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Prison Dog
This was Murphy's first Halloween. He won the costume contest at our local PetCo...we were very proud
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Wind Up Swimmer
Murphy LOVES to swim. He is like a wind up toy once he gets into the water. We actually have to take him out of the water to rest and he just crys until he is able to get back in.
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Murphy
Favorite food:
Science Diet Adult Small Bites
Favorite treat:
Mini Biscuits from Bone Appetite Bakery
Favorite toy:
Blue Ball, Yellow Ball
Favorite spot to sleep:
Murf is not picky, he will sleep anywhere
Archenemy:
His big "brother", a Siamese cat named Sebastian
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JagGirl writes:
Dachshunds are by far my favorite dog and I had been begging my husband forever and finally one day he said "ok". I was so excited and I went to work right away looking for the perfect dachshund. I found a local Dachshund rescue group and thought it would be nice to rescue a dog from there. Little did we know that the dog we rescued would go "Cujo" on my husband and end him up in the hospital with hand surgery. We later discovered that this dog had been abused and probably would never get past it. He went back to live with his foster mom the same day we adopted him.
I don't know how I did it, but I got my husband talked into getting another one...the only stipulation was that it HAD to be a puppy. I found a local breeder and I called her immediately. She said she had 13 puppies from two litters available. So I loaded my husband (bandage and all) into the car and off we went. He was not thrilled about getting another dog to say the least. When we got there the only black and tan female (which is was the original choice) was already purchased by a little girl who had been saving her babysitting money all summer. Since I knew I wanted a black and tan (my redhead passed away about 18 months earlier) with short hair the litter narrowed quite a bit. There were only two that matched this requirement. The decision was hard, but we finally picked one, wrote out the check and off we went to the car. By the time I had gotten my husband in the car and put the puppy on his lap, got around to my side and got in he had already named him!
The puppy would be known as Murphy (registered name: Mighty Murphy Short and Stout). It reminded my husband of a billboard we saw in Ireland (our first trip overseas together) that we thought was so cool. It had a black and tan doxie on it and it was for Murphy's Stout beer...yep, our dog is named after an Irish beer!!!!! I still chuckle today when I think about how he was named, but to look at him, I can't imagine him having any other name...it is just perfect for him AND it is a nice memory of an unforgetable trip!
Comments about Murphy
November 1, 2010 6:23 p.m.
by chunkymonkey from sacramento, CA
Proud owner of Macy
Oh my gosh - you are so cool. I wish I swam but I only like to get my toes wet. I'm a big sissy lala mom says. You look like a ham. Love how your name came about - very cool. Have a great fall. Macy
June 30, 2010 6:38 p.m.
by herbmeister from Tomball, TX
Proud owner of Herbie
Hello Cool Dude
Your pictures are really great. Could not tell which one is my favorite because they are all great. Get your mom and Dad to go on utube and see the video of the dachshund that swims like an otter. Bet you could do that. I myself have never been swimming, maybe this year my mom will give me a chance. I do enjoy playing with the water hose. Glad you have such a great life. Doxies are special and like no others.
June 23, 2010 3:16 p.m.
by ebrough from Indianapolis, IN
Proud owner of Peyton
Hi Murphy
Just love the story about you came to find your loving and forever home! We doxies are so lucky to find such good homes - 10 bones for you from your friend Peyton! Hope you stay cool out there in AZ; you definitely will needs the shades!
April 28, 2009 9:57 a.m.
by MurphsMomma from New York, NY
Proud owner of Murphy Maximus Magoo
Our Murphy (Murphy Maximus Magoo) is also named after the stout!! LOL! They also look a lot alike, although our Murph is not a fan of water. The picture we have of him swimming...he's swimming for his life! What a cutie!!!
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