OK, Myshia's little sister arrived a few days ago for a visit. (Myshia, mini dachshund, dapple long hair). Kako is her name (mini dachshund, black & brown, long hair). Kako started out overwhelmed because we have 4 dachshunds. But she quickly got into the swing of things. By the morning of the 2nd day she was "family" with everyone. They look a LOT alike btw. Myshia is a little taller, longer & has a longer nose. The 3 main differences are that Kako isn't an "eater" like most dachshund, she doesn't know how to scrap & fight (not around dogs her size at home) & she jumps on furniture (& people). Myshia doesn't jump at all really. We started picking her up from the start & are dumb enough to still do it. Anyway, when they fight Myshia quickly overcomes her sister because she is used to fighting our others who are triple her weight. Fun to watch. It's been a good visit.
I learned something. Two people & five dogs in a bed doesn't work. Normally Penny our 2nd youngest female doesn't sleep with us. I guess that she didn't want to be left out. While jockeying for sleeping positions the weakest of the herd loses out. I learned that would be me. Last night, not so bad. The night before, I woke up hanging off the bed & my body was twisted. I almost had to wake my wife up to help me get up & once up, every muscle in my body hurt from laying like that. Next time we have her I'm going to sleep on the couch. Fun visit though!!!! Oh & the sister can do that screech that Myshia does but not as high or as often.