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| Name: |
Oliver
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Age: |
Five years old
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| Gender: |
Male |
Breed: |
Miniature Dachshund |
| Home: |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
What
makes our Oliver special? Well, where do we begin. As a
mini-dachshund, Oliver has the instincts of a hunter. He is
independent, has a vicious bark, and is our protector. Sometimes,
people have rung our door bell and have quickly left after hearing
Oliver "roar." If they only knew he was just ten pounds!
Killer instincts aside, Oliver is the sweetest, most lovable dog anyone
could ask for. We provide him with daily belly rubs, kisses (he too
provides lots of kisses), hugs, and of course treats. Oliver's favorite
snack would have to be any kind of bone because you have to keep those
teeth and jaw in perfect shape. Although we try not to give him human
food, Oliver will get the occasional piece of carrot, celery, apple
slice, raisin, or of course, ground beef. It is very difficult not to
spoil Oliver because when he looks at you with those big brown eyes, and
puts his paw on your leg ... look out!!! The most pleasurable activity
we do with Oliver is sleep. Although he does not sleep in our bed, he
certainly will nap with one of us in an evening or a Saturday afternoon.
He burrows himself under the blanket and is almost instantly relaxed.
This sounds wonderful but it makes it difficult for the humans to get up
- the heat alone he generates is amazing. Once in a deep sleep, Oliver
tends to grunt and roll on his back, sticking all four limbs in the air.
Too cute!
This loving creature has had such an impact in our lives that it is hard
to imagine a time when we didn't have him with us. We wouldn't give him
up for anything!!! He's our little pooch.
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