I must say, we may have not been kind to Frieda in our last post, but we will try to correct that here. She is a Diva, through and through, but she also has her good qualities as Frank's wife.
Imagine, if you will, being under a foot tall with soft, brown eyes having to survey and protect a yard that in dog eyes is vast. Dog/Daddy Steve does have a large, well-cared for back yard that is properly fenced. But to Frank, being vertically challenged and having short but speedy legs, it is immense. It takes most of the day and frequent night patrols to ensure that the yard is not invaded by other dogs, nosey cats, squirrels that endlessly tease, birds that swoop down on unsuspecting dogs, and other critters and creatures of the night. Recently, one large turtle even attempted to invade the premises, but you know how slow turtles are.
It's an undertaking that only the most devoted dachshunds would take on and be so vigilant. It's not a job for the weak at heart or the lazy! Frank has always taken his patrol duties very seriously due in one part to his immense love for his master, Dog/Daddy Steve, and also due to the fact that he is rewarded with large, rawhide dog bones which he dispenses all over the yard.
Last night, our little Frieda joined Frank in her first night patrol! Can you believe it, there she was out all night with Frank ensuring that every inch of the vast terrain was protected. Priscilla Galore, the cat, is just enchanted that the two of them have decided to patrol together. It gives her free run of the house and total access to Dog/Daddy Steve's bed for the night................
