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We have tried to figure this out, but we’re just not sure why Bailey the Dachshund with the bad back loves to bury his head — and only his head — under something.  Whether it’s Mr. Orangutan the stuffed toy as above, or a comfy fleece blanket as below, Bailey likes to keep his head undercover.  Now, as a Dachshund he does like to sleep under blankets, but only for warmth, not to satisfy his Dachshund burrowing DNA.  It’s as if his DNA mutated just a tad so that the burrowing requirement is fully met by hiding his head, rather than his whole body.

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Thank you for all the wonderful, heartfelt comments everyone has posted on the blog about losing Dolly this past weekend and Snowball last week. Yes, we’ve had more than our fair share it seems.  We’ve lost almost as many animals in the past two months as we did in all of 2007.  We’d like to be done for a while!  But Alayne and I hope you know just how much we appreciate the condolences and kind thoughts everyone has shared with us.  Thank you. It means a lot.

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12 responses to “It’s Better This Way”

  1. yoonamaniac Avatar
    yoonamaniac

    He’s just showing you how to do an ostrich impression. 😀

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  2. Craig from Great Falls Avatar
    Craig from Great Falls

    I’ve seen my guys bury their heads to block out the light..so they can sleep. But in your case, I’d bet it was because I wanted my pic in a blog.

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  3. maggie Avatar
    maggie

    If he can’t see you, you can’t see him, of course…Maybe he’s “hiding”…?? 🙂
    So glad to hear about Tyler!!!!!

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  4. Abby in Vegas Avatar
    Abby in Vegas

    A friend in college had a Dachshund, Ethel, that would go to sleep when you covered her up. She was just like a bird that had had it’s cage covered. It was sooo cute.

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  5. Jessica, NL Avatar
    Jessica, NL

    Why do a whole body cover-up? If I can’t see YOU I’m invisible, right? What a sweet little dog…

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  6. bregda,south africa Avatar
    bregda,south africa

    My little Corgi/Doxi mix does this when trying to hide from me – after ripping the rubbish bags to shreds for instance! Maybe she thinks if she can’t see me, I can’t see her. Of course it is hilarious, her with the head behind the bedside table while the entire Plumpette-sized body is visible. Nobody stays angry long. So sad about more losses for you – all I can say is please take care of yourselves.

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  7. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    My friend with dachels says, “It’s all about the badger hole.”

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  8. gayle Avatar
    gayle

    How cute!! It’s time for the a few laughs… I see a Widget blog coming soon…

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  9. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I think he doesn’t want to be out done by Widget!!

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  10. Lindsey D. Avatar
    Lindsey D.

    Awww…too precious!! haha.
    I was also wondering how my Creighton is doing? He is so blessed to have you & Alayne.
    It is truly amazing how passionate you both are about this cause.

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  11. Susie from LA Avatar
    Susie from LA

    There’s still snow on the ground, right? This is better than having to wear a set of clunky ear muffs. Much more fashionable chic!!!

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  12. Barbara Smolinski Avatar
    Barbara Smolinski

    I just wanted to say that I believe that Love never dies and that the love these animals have for you both will come back in one way or another.I also believe they will be waiting for us when we cross over to the other side to comfort us as we have comforted them.

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