Throwback Thursday: Wrestle Buddies

puppy ammo the dachshund and trooper When I was just a wee pup my best friend Trooper used to come to the shop with me everyday to “babysit” me. More often than not the day was spent napping or wrestling with my best friend. We quickly learned that while at work we had to “silent wrestle” aside from the occasional “uncle” shouts – most often coming from Trooper!

Here’s a Throwback Thursday video of one of our “silent” wrestling matches: Does your dog like to wrestle like I do? What do you think of my “climb in your mouth” tactic? 😉 Ammo the Dachshund

Family Reunion

Over the weekend I snuggled into my carseat for a 2 hour drive to New Jersey for a family reunion of sorts.

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

I was going to visit some extended family that I had never met before, and even some special relatives that would be visiting from Germany.

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

When we arrived Trooper (who tagged along as well) and I were excited to meet our distant relative, Angel the rescued Golden Retriever!

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I gave her a good sniffing and decided she smelled A-ok!

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Then we wrestled! Well Trooper tried to wrestle while I faked playing dead until someone agreed to chase me around the yard (my favorite game of them all).

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Angel proved to be a very fun playmate, and I’m pretty sure she had a little crush on me too (even if we are sorta family).

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Eventually it came time for our visit to end, and Trooper and I to head back to Pennsylvania. It was hard to say goodbye to my family, and I think Angel was very sad to see us go. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for our paths to cross again! Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: Tiny Wrestler

I’ve always been a little scrappy from the very beginning. It all started with the wrestling matches I shared with my best friend Trooper.

Throwback Thursday: Tiny Wrestler Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: Tiny Wrestler Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: Tiny Wrestler Ammo the Dachshund

Mostly I was the instigator, and boy did we love to wrestle (and still do). But for as hard as we fight…..

Throwback Thursday: Tiny Wrestler Ammo the Dachshund

….we always love each other at the end of the day!

Happy Thursday everyone! Ammo the Dachshund

Road Trip with Ammo – Thanksgiving in North Carolina

On my last full day in Asheville, North Carolina I got to spend Thanksgiving day with my friends and family.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

I spent most of the morning lounging on the front porch and soaking in the sun.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

It was nice to spend the day relaxing with loved ones.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

Eventually Trooper and I got bored though – and a wrestling match soon followed. It didn’t last long though, because dinner was soon to be ready.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

Inside I shared a feast with my friends, including me new pal Arlo.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

Arlo was way prepared for Thanksgiving in his tuxedo, and he had me feeling very under dressed.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

All in all I spent a wonderful Thanksgiving day in Asheville and next time I return I hope I can listen to my Uncle Taylor’s band….I’ve already warned them that I play a mean set of drums…should the need arise.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

The next day Trooper and I stuffed ourselves back into the car and headed towards our home in Pennsylvania. It’s nice to travel and experience the world, but there is nothing quite like coming home to your own bed! Ammo the Dachshund

 

Friends Forever

When your legs just aren’t long enough you’re allowed to use the coffee table to play tug of war with your best friend. It’s in the official rules.

Lately I’ve been reminiscing about all the years I’ve spent playing with my best friend Trooper – mostly because next week is my Birthday, my 4th Birthday!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friends Forever

Since we met (when I was all of 8 weeks old), not much has changed. And yes, I won our wrestling matches back then too.

Ammo the Dachshund // Friends Forever

But despite the fact that I can easily out wrestle my poor buddy, we share a very special bond.

ammo's birthday

Even if he did steal my party hat and try eat me last year on my Birthday!

 

Stay tuned, because next week is BIRTHDAY WEEK! Eeeek! I’m so excited, we’re going to have so much fun! Ammo the Dachshund

Construction on the Farm

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

The construction on Trooper’s new house at the farm has really been moving along pretty quickly. Every time I come there is something new to look at.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

I was admiring the handiwork from afar, when I decided, what the hey – lets go check it out!

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Up close Trooper’s new house looked solid enough.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

But with these big empty rooms, there is really only one way to know for sure if it’s going to hold up to the rigors of me and Trooper’s wrestle parties.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Time to fly!

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Lucky for Trooper I’m such a good friend that I tested out and approved his new home for endless bounding. It gets my stamp of approval for wrestle parties too…..although we may want to add some carpeting.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

I can’t wait until Trooper’s new house is ready! I’ve already staked out a few looking windows that have a straight line shot to viewing my groundhog holes – I have my paws crossed the construction workers don’t forget to add a doggie door. I hope Trooper lets me sleepover all the time!
Ammo the Dachshund

Summer Love

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

You might remember my neighbor, Harley, you know the sweet girl next door aka the Rottweiler I torment through the fence on a daily basis.

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

Whenever I see Harley outside we run up and down our shared fence line playing. Harley tries her hardest to keep up with my fierce speed while I bark my head off at her to catch up.

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

Then on the lucky days Harley actually gets to come over and wrestle with me.

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

At 6 months old Harley is just a lovable giant – and she may dominate our wrestling matches with her sheer size…..

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

….but she certainly can’t match my warp speed!

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

How else do you think I keep my fit looking physique?

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

Sometimes the quiet times with Harley can be just as fun though.

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

I won’t lie, we’ve been known to give each other the goggly eyes once in a while.

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

Harley even gave me a sweet lick on the eyeball the other day. *wink*

ammo the dachshund and harley the Rottweiler

To which I responded….GROSS…..GIRL COOTIES!

Puppy Play Date

Lately I’ve been making a whole bunch of new doggie friends, what can I say, I’m a popular guy. Last weekend me and my new pals had a play date in my back yard.

shilah the husky

This is my new friend Shilah. She’s a 12 week old Husky puppy and she’s oh-so-pretty with her piercing blue eyes.

shilah the husky and Ammo the Dachshund

I was a bit shy when I met Shilah for the first time, but in no time we were running around my backyard playing my favorite game – Chase!

shilah the husky and Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah is a sweet girl, and I think we’re going to be pals for a long long time.

shilah the husky and Ammo the Dachshund

The best thing about her…..

shilah the husky and Ammo the Dachshund

…she knows I ALWAYS get the stick!

shilah the husky and Ammo the Dachshund

Me and Shilah were having such a grand time running around the backyard that we attracted the attention of my new next door neighbor, Harley.

Harley the Rottweiler

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler

Harley I believe is a 16 week old – cute as can be – Rottweiler puppy.

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler

Shilah and I both agreed that our friend Harley should come over and play with us too.

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler

Harley makes me look tiny doesn’t she?

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler and Ammo the Dachshund

But, just because I’m tiny doesn’t mean I can’t play with the big dogs. Me, Harley and Shilah had a blast wrestling and running around the back yard. And the girls quickly learned that I’m the fastest wiener dog on the block!

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler

By the end of our play date the girls were completely worn out.

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler and Ammo the Dachshund

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler and Ammo the Dachshund

shilah the husky and Harley the Rottweiler and Ammo the Dachshund

Guess they can’t keep with a SUPER Dachshund! 🙂

ammo the dachshund

Dressed in Yellow and Ready to Rumble

Sometimes when I’m at the farm I get the itch to wrestle and run like crazy. Sadly, sometimes my pal Trooper isn’t there to wrestle with me – so usually I find the next best thing, one of the cats!

Unfortunately the cats don’t always always feel the same way I do.

ammo the dachshund calendar 2012P.S. If you haven’t already seen it, I’ve got my new 2012 calendar available for purchase in my online shop! You’ll get to see my happy face all year long!

Epic Battle

ammo and trooper

Me and Trooper were hanging out at the farm last night, picking up leftover grain under the feed tubs, when we suddenly remembered we had something really important to do.

ammo and trooper

We had an epic battle to attend to….of Jedi vs. Jedi in an ultimate lightsaber battle of wits!

epic battle ammo and trooper

Let the battle begin!

ammo and trooper

It was pretty intense, so I had to take frequent refueling breaks at the water bowl. A Jedi can’t fight thirsty afterall.

epic battle ammo and trooper

The battle lasted for hours…although we could have gone on for days. But in the end….

epic battle ammo and trooper

….somehow we both ended up snuggled next to each other on the couch. Honestly, I have no idea how we got there – it must have been one EPIC battle!