The Dachshund Astronomer Studied the Stars With Her Brass Orrery
Long, soft ears and warm brown eyes make this chocolate Dachshund a gentle scholar of the night sky. A blue velvet cap sits at an angle on her head, and her midnight-blue robe is covered in gold stars and crescent moons, with a fur collar around her shoulders. To the right, a brass orrery with golden rings and tiny planets catches the light. The wall is a rich red with a gold pomegranate pattern. Professor Cocoa looks as though she has found a new planet and is wondering whether it can be chewed.
Dachshunds are curious, determined dogs, and their strong noses and brave hearts date back to hunting badgers in Germany. They can be stubborn but are smart and devoted. Because of their long backs, help them avoid jumping on and off furniture, use ramps or steps and keep them at a healthy weight. A vet can show you the safest way to pick up a Dachshund, which is to support both the chest and the hindquarters. Short daily walks, scent games and cuddles in a blanket suit them perfectly. Smooth, long and wire coats all have slightly different grooming needs.
The stars have been there for billions of years, and the professor is in no hurry. She will study them calmly, one careful sniff at a time. Before long, she will likely be curled up beneath the telescope for a nap.
