Our dogs on Thanksgiving Day

A year ago we started a tradition of posting pictures of all our dogs taken on Thanksgiving Day. To see the pictures that were shot a year ago click here. Today we have the same number of dogs as back then (12) but we lost Alfi on May 7, 2010, and we added Quenotte, who was born on May 22. We are happy to report that born-to-track humans are doing really well, and John, now 75 1/2  has taken more deer calls this fall than ever before. As far as dogs are concerned things are going pretty well, but when I look at the 2009 pictures, it is obvious that they are getting older. We, again, will start with the dachshunds from oldest to youngest; they are presented "au naturel", without any special grooming for the occasion.

Asko von der Drachenburg, born June 20, 1999, is now eleven and a half years old, and he has not slowed down yet. Still behaves like a puppy, crazy about his ball and swimming in the pond. The only difference in his old age is that now he likes his food. When he was a young dog he was a very picky eater; these days not so much, but you would not know it - Asko looks very fit. This is a dog that I take on walks around our property as he handles really well.

Elli v Moosbach-Zuzelek, born June 13, 2001, is nine and a half years old, and in the last year she has aged. Her muzzle has grown whiter. She still loves to run rabbits and does it almost every day. But I stopped taking her to field trials as her nose now is not as good as it used to be. She rules the pack here, and she is the one who sleeps in my bed. She is Asko's daughter.

Gilda v Moosbach-Zuzelek, born March 27, 2002, is going to be nine years old soon. Gilda had her final litter in 2010; she has produced many outstanding puppies. She is a daughter of Asko and Sabina.



Billy von Moosbach-Zuzelek, born February 4, 2004, is going to be seven years old soon. This is hard to believe because I remember him so well when he was just a few weeks old. He has some white hair on his muzzle now. Billy has a heart of gold and his temperament is unmatched by any other dog. He sleeps in John's bed, and has not even protested when Joeri was invited there too. In 2010 he has sired two very nice litters.



Keena v Moosbach-Zuzelek, born April 7, 2005, is five and a half years old. Keena had a litter of 9 puppies at the end of May, and she is one of the best producers we have ever had.

Darin von Moosbach Zuzelek "Bernie", born October 15, 2005, is five. He is a fun dog and one of my favorites. We have a great time together and I love to watch him run rabbits and swim in the pond. He is a very responsive and easy going dog that usually plays with puppies and serves a role of benevolent uncle.

Mischa z Kmetónyho dvora, born May 20, 2006, has an engaging personality, which shows well in the picture. She likes to talk to us but she also likes to have it "her way" - she is strong willed and opinionated.

Joeri vom Nonnenschlag, born February 18, 2008, never stops to amaze us. He is a close, careful tracker, who knows how to correct himself and does not gamble. The puppies he sired in 2010 have been doing remarkable work at a young age.

Tom vom Linteler-Forst, born March 26, 2008,  has matured nicely. This fall he came to his own as a blood tracker and field trial dog. Tommy is always happy and ready to please.



Paika v Moosbach-Zuzelek, born March 30, 2009,  is one of my favorites. Extremely responsive, she is a very talented dog with a super temperament. She is a daughter of a French sire Theo and our Keena.

Quenotte von Moosbach Zuzelek, was born on May 22, 2010, and is six months old. She is a daughter of Joeri and Keena, and looks very much like a small version of her mom.

Stone Apple Rip was born on June 2, 1999, and is now eleven and a half years old. He has slowed down quite a bit in the last year but has no health issues and still loves to run rabbits.