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 the very tender age of about six weeks.
She is proudly wearing her pink bow.




This is Lily at a Canine Social on March 28, 2025.
She has grown quite a bit!




This is Lily with her younger friend Sorrel (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 and Simba will soon depart for their new owners! 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!

May 24

And then there were four. Simba went today to his owners in Dartford.
Mickey Mouse went yesterday (May 23) to his new owners in Chelmsford.

Lily and Simba
(2026-05-24)



Simba (now departed)
(2026-05-24)



Dolly and Daisy.
Relaxing from the heat on the away visit from their home base!
(2026-05-24)



Simba (now departed)
(2026-05-24)



The Two Girls Jasmine (right) and Miss Pink.
(2026-05-24)



Hercules
(2026-05-24)



Miss Pink
(2026-05-24)



Jasmine (Cerise)
(2026-05-24)

Homes for Whelps

For a few hours after their birth, the puppies and their mother, Lily, stayed at the vet to ensure all was well. They then returned to Lily's owner. It would then be about another two months before they would embark on their respective onward journeys to their new owners. Their future new lives!

Where have all the Whelps gone?
The table assumes the Whelps were born on 26th March 2026.
The background indicates there are four boys (blue) and two girls (pink).
The age in DAYS at which each of the Whelps left for a new home is also shown.
"NOW" indicates the present name, given, where appropriate, by the new owner.
(Date of this table: 2026-06-23)

The table summarises the onward destinations of the six whelps. A change in name often accompanies a whelp on arrival at its new home. However, the two ladies, Miss Pink and Jasmine, have, so far, kept their birth names. They will probably have a chance to meet up every few weeks as part of "canine social" visits!

Hercules Archie Jasmine Milo Monty

Archie, the Simba of old!

Simba has had a tiring day and seems to be almost asleep
as he travels by car to his new home. Canine snoring forgiven!
(2026-05-24)



All curled up!
(2026-05-24)



Time for a stretch.
(2026-05-24)



Unfamiliar surroundings are an eye opener
for Archie, the Simba of a previous life!.
Seemingly still in the car, but soon he will reach his new home!
(2026-05-24)

Jasmine in her new home

Jasmine is eager for her new life!
(2026-06-04)



Jasmine (right) has already made friends with Sorrel (left).
(2026-06-04)

Milo (was Mickey Mouse)

Milo was Mickey Mouse, but
oblivious to the name of his youth, it's time for a rest!
(2026-05-23)



Just woken up!
(2026-05-23)

Monty (was Peter Pan) in his new home

Monty (formerly Peter Pan) at the start of his new life.
A welcome among the daisies! It's all very new!
Soon be part of a new family!
(2026-06-01)



What a lovely outdoors!!
(2026-06-01)

Hercules

Mother Lily with two of her children: Hercules (left) and Miss Pink.
(2026-06-10)


Hercules's new home will be in the Caribbean!
His new owner is a multi-millionairess and
Hercules will be flown by private jet across the Big Pond!
(2026-06-22)



Hercules and Miss Pink say Goodbye a day before Hercules leaves.
(2026-06-22)



Hercules says Goodbye half an hour before he leaves.
(2026-06-23 at 14:59)

Ages of Lily and her Children

To find the ages of Lily and her children, updated every day, please click HERE.

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!

Lily could feature in a "Glamorous Canines" Calendar!
However, Lily wishes you Goodbye for now!
(2026-05-24)

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®.