Callie sleeping 1

Good heavens, here we went almost an entire week without another sleeping Dachshund photo.  Fortunately, I remembered I had one "in the can," so to speak.  This is blind Callie, sleeping off her dinner the other evening.  She just loves laying upside down like this. 

Here's the top-down view:

Callie sleeping 2

It always makes us smile when we see her like this.  Total relaxation in one odd shape. 

Now, if you're new to the blog:  Yes, we know she's fat; diagnostic tests have ruled out medical causes; and yes, she is on a diet.  But after years of dieting, we have concluded that nature has decreed Callie's normal body condition to be one of certifiable plumpness.  And that she is.  If only we could swap some of her DNA for Evelyn's, we'd have both dogs just where we want them!

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16 responses to “I’m Relaxed. No, Really.”

  1. Moon Rani Avatar
    Moon Rani

    Dear little Callie looks, from the top view, as if she just polished off a whole, roasted chicken. But with Callie, that just means there’s more of her to love!

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  2. Pam Rose Avatar
    Pam Rose

    Okay. You have absolutely posted one of the best shots ever with the first photo. Absolutely the best!!

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  3. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Wow, rough life! It’s always so heartwarming to see how completely relaxed and happy these critters are at the ranch. You guys do an incredible job….and we all KNOW it takes an enormous amount of work. Just a quick “thanks” from one of your daily readers.

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  4. ginger & Tobias (the greythound) Avatar
    ginger & Tobias (the greythound)

    Callie is NOT overweight, she’s just “under” tall. That first pic made me Laugh out loud, which is a great thing. She’s certainly feeling secure & happy to sleep in that position! Thanks for my first laugh of the day, Callie!
    Big warm hugs to all,
    ginger, Tobias & Tlingit

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  5. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar

    Callie may be chubby, but what a cutie!:-)
    Thanks for these adorable pictures and have a great week-end.

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  6. gayle Avatar
    gayle

    Plumb!!! is beautiful!! and Callie is to

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  7. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    She’s not fat. She’s either “big-boned” or “full-figured.”
    But definitely not fat. :o)

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  8. sian Avatar
    sian

    “Certifiable plumpness”, LOL.

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  9. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    These pics are the ultimate poses of total relaxation. I love them! Yes, Callie, there are just some of us that are destined for our normal body condition to be of “certifiable plumpness”. And, you, my darling, are beautiful & wouldn’t be Callie if you weren’t.

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  10. Barbara Techel Avatar

    Thank you, thank you for the really great laugh out loud moment this morning! I can never get enough of wiener dog photo’s! I adore Callie!!
    ~Frankie’s Mom,
    Barbara
    http://www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com

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  11. Sherrie Avatar

    What a great shot of little Callie…she looks so comfy!

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  12. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Just like Ginger, I laughed out loud as soon as the photo came up. Too funny!!!!

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  13. A Arsenault Avatar
    A Arsenault

    I have it on good authority (five dachshunds) that “plump” is acceptable for a body image. Please pass the leftovers. Thank you.

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  14. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Callie has found a position where her food digests properly. 🙂

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  15. Billie Avatar
    Billie

    I have never understood how dogs can be comfortable laying on their backs. However, I happily snorgle the belly that such a position provides.

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  16. Boundforglory Avatar
    Boundforglory

    ADORABLE!
    I love the over her body shot. : )

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