Introducing Lily

Lily the Dachshund was born on 15 May 2024, and subsequently adopted. Her name is the flower which symbolises purity. Indeed, she has an almost pure russet fur, with few added colour features. She was about two months old when she was adopted by her present owner, who already had two much larger Golden Retrievers, Skye and Summer, to keep her company. The Retrievers were born in 2016 and 2019 respectively; however Lily gets on well with them and can already hold her own in most situations.

Lily
(2025-09-28)
At 1 year 4 months 13 days or 501 days

Interestingly, both Dachshunds and Retrievers were associated with hunting: Dachshunds for Badgers (below ground) and Retrievers for Capercaillies (above ground).

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Growing Up

There is a lot for a young Dachshund to experience and learn when growing up. Apart from walks and playing in the garden, there are visits to other Canine social activities. Indeed, Lily belongs to a group of other Dachshunds and retrievers - a group which meets every few weeks. So there is a lot to learn, especially about canine social interaction!

This is Lily at a Canine Social on March 28, 2025.




This is Lily with her younger friend Sorrell (on the left, born 16th November 2024)
at a Canine Social on 28th September 2025.




And here the two friends are again!




Lily in miniature, at the same Canine Social (28th September 2025).
She seems to be in deep thought!




Time for a sporting but warm embrace,
on the day after Boxing Day 2025.

Motherhood

On 26th March, Lily became a proud mother, giving birth to six whelps. For most Dachshunds, four to six puppies seems to be the norm, so Lily can be happy with her sizeable litter. She was able to care for all six with apparent ease!

Just born. It's best and safest with Mother!
Mother's foot is much larger than that of her offspring,
but Dachshunds grow up fast!




What a crowd of new-borns, all competing for mother's love!
Father had a dappled fur, and this is apparent with five of the whelps.
Colour identification tags have already been fitted.




Just a little bit more order!

Family

About a month later (April 24th), Lily's six whelps have already grown. Indeed, they have grown very fast. The distinctive and long EAR FLAPS - so iconic of adult Dachshunds - have already appeared. However, NOSES are still a bit snubby and need to get longer and more pointed! TAILS still look a trifle short. That how it is with Dachshunds! Some months yet before full adulthood. Of course, Lily's children have now been named. There are two girls and four boys.

Feeding Time!
(2026-04-24)
Eventually our whelps get weaned off Mother's milk and aim for more of an adult diet.




Time for a Cuddle and an Embrace
(2026-04-24)




HERCULES
Hercules in ancient Rome (Heracles in ancient Greece)
was primarily the god of strength and heroes!
(2026-04-21)




SIMBA
Simba, in Swahili, means lion, and signifies strength and leadership!
(2026-04-24)




MISS PINK
In the peak of health and fitness!
(2026-04-24)




CERISE
Cerise signifies brightness and sweetness
and is French for "cherry".
(2026-04-24)




MICKEY MOUSE
Playful with Many Friends and Enjoying Life!
(2026-04-24)




PETER PAN
A Magical Hound who seeks eternal youth!
(2026-04-26)

May 09

Another fortnight. And now, our focus is on Hercules, Mickey Mouse and Peter Pan. They have grown and have already become more independent. Yes, Dachshunds grow up very quickly. Let us see three of our heros while they still have not bid their youth completely goodbye!

Hercules

Posing for the Picture
(2026-05-09)




Relaxed
(2026-05-09)




Seeking Inspiration
(2026-05-09)




Thoughtful
(2026-05-09)




Is it time to play?
(2026-05-09)




Come on! Say something!
(2026-05-09)

Mickey Mouse

Just thought of something.
(2026-05-09)




Yes. It's on my mind.
(2026-05-09)




Who will see my picture?
(2026-05-09)

Peter Pan

What's that?
(2026-05-09)




Goodness Gracious!
(2026-05-09)




I'm being photographed!
(2026-05-09)

As of Tuesday, 12th May, Simba and Mickey Mouse have found new owners. Hercules and Peter Pan are still awaiting new owners. However, Miss Pink will stay with her mother Lily and her owner. Now Cerise (otherwise known as Jasmine) will join Sorrel and her owner. See link for a tabulation of some of the older canines in the "Canine Club" which Miss Pink and Cerise (aka Jasmine) will shortly be joining.

May 13

Mickey Mouse has already left for his new owner! Simba is about to leave for his new owner! Very soon, it will be four! The first picture just below captures a bit of hound history, not to be repeated!

Five remaining Hounds!
Simba is hiding, but just about visible, on the left.
(2026-05-13 @09:30)




Hercules watching over Simba in the foreground.
(2026-05-13 @09:29)




The Two Girls
Jasmine (left) and Miss Pink.
(2026-05-13 @09:29)




Simba
(2026-05-13 @09:29)




Jasmine (Cerise) looking thoughtful.
(2026-05-13 @09:29)




Peter Pan curling up to sleep
in a suitably natural setting!
(2026-05-13 @09:29)

Lily is Two! Happy Birthday!

It is 15th May and Lily is now TWO years old and mother to SIX bonnie puppies! Congratulations! Yes. Time moves quickly, and Lily has reached adulthood!

Happy Birthday Lily!
Congratulations! Now you are Two.
You are already Proud Mother of SIX Lovely Puppies!

Future

Thanks for all the pictures so far. However, there will no doubt be many more to come. One thing is quite amazing. How fast the children have grown in such a short space of time!

Attributions

• Pictures. These were taken by the owner and family visitors. For many pictures, however, there was some subsequent scaling, cropping and framing.
• Clip Art. The Lily motif, as used in the section headers, is from Clip Art accompanying previous versions of MS® Office®.