Snickers

As miniature dachshunds go, our Snickers was unique. Not only was she loving and kind, she also possessed a rare talent – when we sang, she sang! We made many fun videos of her singing the birthday song to family and friends. She was also a natural clown, running crazily into rooms (like Kramer on the TV show “Seinfeld”) and assuming many silly poses without even being aware of it.

Snickers had a lovely, soft, smooth, brindle (tiger-striped) coat, and an extra-long back. Her paws were wide – so wide, in fact, that we nicknamed her “Paddle Paws.” Her other nicknames included “Snicker Pie” and “Snicker Bug.” She was an important part of so many fun family outings. Summertime up at our cabin in Breezy Point, MN, was especially fun for her, with many long walks, outings on our pontoon (including swimming in her special life vest) and golf cart rides.

Snickers had a larger-than-life appetite. She simply loved to eat, and eat fast – not only her food, but her dachshund big sister Peanut’s leftovers (when we weren’t looking!). She so enjoyed the occasional “people food” treat, and it was hard not to indulge her when she stared you down with her sweet, big puppy eyes.

She loved her naps, especially when they included warm, soft blankets under which she would burrow, much like making a cocoon. Her favorite nap time places included sofas at her home in Brooklyn Park, MN, and at Breezy Point – both on the sofa, and on the top of the sofa, where she would love to look outside and bark her bossy bark at passing dogs. She sounded tough, but was as gentle as could be. Never once in her 13 years of life did she ever growl at or bite a person or animal.

As mentioned before, Snickers was very vocal. In addition to singing, she would also loudly remind us when it was time to get up (often very, very early…), time to go potty, time to eat, or time for bed. She was definitely on a schedule – you could set your clock by her!

In addition to her parents, Terry and Sandy, Snickers adored her Grandma and Grandpa, Jan and Arnie Brown; and her many cousins, aunties and uncles. She also was beloved by many friends, who often served as caregivers when her mommy and daddy went on vacation.

Snickers, we love you so very much, and you changed our lives forever with your unconditional love, humor and spunky spirit. We will miss you terribly, and you are forever in our hearts!