Brutus and Maximus: Dashing Dachshunds Joe Buenker, M.S., Academic Librarian

Recommended Books (According to Brutus and Maximus)

 10 Little Hot Dogs (2010). Written and illustrated by John Himmelman.
One by one, ten excitable dachshunds pile onto a chair.



 Albert, The Dog Who Liked to Ride in Taxis (2004). Written by Cynthia Zarin; illustrated by Pierre Pratt.
Albert the dachshund loves nothing better than riding in taxicabs, until the day a taxicab adventure takes him to the airport.



 The Amazing Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog (2004). Written by by James Howe; illustrated by Brett Helquist.
Under a deadline from his editor, Howie the wire-haired dachshund creates a story featuring a superhero whose ability to stink enables him and his sidekick, a sparrow named Little D, to fight crime in Central City.



 Another Redstripe, Please: Dachshunds in the Midwest (2004). Written by Jack Magestro.



 Apollo (2002). By Caroline Gregoire.
The owner of a dachshund describes how adorable, obedient, and clever his dog is from all sides and in all directions.



 Blessu and Dumpling (1992). Written by Dick King-Smith; illustrated by Adriano Gon.
Blessu the elephant's trunk grows longer whenever he sneezes, which makes life very uncomfortable as he suffers from hayfever. Dumpling the dachshund would love to be longer, but when a witch's cat grants her wish she discovers that length isn't everything.



 Bottle-Cap Sundaes (2003). By Patrick M. Sheridan.



 Bud Barkin, Private Eye (2003). Written by James Howe; illustrated by Brett Helquist.
Howie, the wirehaired dachshund, tries his paw at writing a new kind of novel, a mystery in which he imagines himself as a private investigator and Delilah as the "mysterious dame."



 Clancy's Tappity Feet (2004). Written by Carol Wegat; illustrated by Laureen Dahl.



 Counting with Apollo (2007) by Caroline Gregoire.
Apollo the dog counts from one beautiful tail to his ten teeth.



 Dachshund Disaster (2010). By T. T. Sutherland.
Charlie's brothers have pets. Now he's finally getting a dog of his own, one that will love him best. And King the dachshund is the perfect choice - energetic and devoted, the little dog is everything Charlie hoped for. There's just one thing - King loves Charlie, but he hates everyone else! He barks at the family, the other pets, even Charlie's friends. Charlie's worried - is his dog a loyal subject, or an untrainable tyrant?



 Dachshund in Danger (2008). By Ben M. Baglio.



 A Dachshund's Wish (2006). Written by Joe Tavano; illustrated by Ji Yu.
When Paws, a dachshund puppy, joins a new family, he makes a wish that would change his life forever. He decides that he'd much rather live life as a boy instead of as a puppy. With the advice and help of other animal friends, Paw learns such wishes can come true, and he sets off on a quest to fulfill his dream. the obstacles he overcomes along the way help him appreciate the importance of friends. In the end, Paws realizes that being yourself is the greatest adventure of all.



 Daschshunds: Lightweights-Littermates (2005). Photography by Sharon Montrose.



 Dachshunds: Short and Long (2005). Photography by Amanda Jones.



 The Dachshunds of Mama Island (1963). Written by Florence V. Mayberry; illustrated by Janina Domanska.



 David Hockney's Dog Days (1998) by.
Features more than eighty drawings and paintings by Hockney of his two dachshund dogs.



 Day of the Daschshund (2004). Photographs by Jim Dratfield.



 Doctor: The Puppy Who Learned (1944). Written by Helen Hoke; illustrated by Diana Thorne.
Doctor, David's new dachshund puppy, is chewing everything in sight. It looks like David may have to give away his new puppy until his father gives Doctor a present which helps him give up his bad habit.



 Dog Food (2002) by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers.
Dog figures carved out of different fruits and vegetables "act out† such phrases as "Bad dog," "Sick as a dog," and "Doggy bag."



 Dog Gone Wild (2010). Written by Leign Anne Florence; illustrated by Paul Brett Johnson.



 Doxie Moxie: Little Dog, Big Attitude (2007). Written by Melissa Sovey.



 Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel (1999) by Richard H. Minear.
Dr. Seuss often depicted Germany as a daschshund dog in his political cartoons.



 The Drivelling Dachshund (1915). By Mabel Alice Cromer.



 Dumpling (1986). Written by Dick King-Smith; illustrated by Jo Davies.



 The End of the Road (2009). Written by Sue Henry.
Maxie McNabb and her miniature dachshund, Stretch, are just back from their latest adventure when a murder shatters the quiet in their hometown of Homer, Alaska. Now it's up to Maxie to find the killer--a search that leads her to a place called "the end of the road."



 Flash the Dash (1973). Written and illustrated by Don Freeman.
To his mate's surprise, Flash the dachshund finally finds a steady job.



 Flawed Dogs, the Novel: The Shocking Raid on Westminster (2009). Written and illustrated by Berkeley Breathed.
After being framed by a jealous poodle, a dachshund is left for dead, but comes back with a group of mutts from the National Last Ditch Dog Depository to disrupt the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show and exact revenge on Cassius the poodle.



 Flawed Dogs: The Year End Leftovers at the Piddleton "Last Chance" Dog Pound (2003). Written and illustrated by Berkeley Breathed.



 Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog (2008). Written by Barbara Gail Techel; illustrated by Victoria Kay Lieffring.
A true inspirational story about a dog whose life started out just like any other dog, walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed. Frankie is custom fit for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling. Her zest for life will have you cheering and she will give you hope that all things are possible.



 Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House (2010). Written by Barbara Gail Techel; illustrated by Victoria Kay Lieffring.
In this true inspirational story, Frankie tells how she became a registered therapy dog and shares her visits to Libby's House, a senior facility where many residents have Alzheimer's of Dementia. Frankie teachers us that patience, listening, and understanding opens our hearts to what matters most -- love.



 The Hallo-Wiener (1995) by Dav Pilkey.
All the other dogs make fun of Oscar the dachshund until one Halloween when, dressed as a hot dog, Oscar bravely rescues the others.



 The Handsome Donkey (1933). Written by Mary Gould Davis; illustrated by Emma Brock.
Baldasarre, an extremely handsome donkey who lives in Italy, and his friend Tedesco, a visiting American dachshund, become heroes.



 Hotdog on TV (2008) by Karen T. Taha; illustrated by Hideko Takahashi.
A small brown dog tries out for a television commercial.



 The House of Tekelden (2005). Photographs by Denys Dawnay.



 Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom (2002) by James Howe; illustrated by Brett Helquist.
Continuing his search for fame as a writer, Howie the wire-haired dachshund creates a story remarkably similar to the popular one he has heard about a heroic boy wizard.



 Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6 (2002) by James Howe; illustrated by Brett Helquist.
Howie the wire-haired dachshund writes all about how the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6 invade Earth and how he and his friend Delilah save the day.



 It Came From Beneath the Bed! (2002) by James Howe; illustrated by Brett Helquist.
With help from his Uncle Harold, who wrote books about Bunnicula, Howie the wire-haired dachshund writes a story in which he saves the world from a science experiment gone awry.



 Lengthy (1964). Written and illustrated by Syd Hoff.
Story of Lengthy, a very long dog, and the unique things he did because of his length.



 Little Pink Pup (2010) by Johanna Kerby.
Pink, a piglet who is the runt of the litter, is adopted by Tink, a dachshund who is nursing a litter of her own, and Pink is raised in the house along with the puppies. Based on a true story.



 Lizzie Longbody Gets an Itch (2003). Written by Tessa Krailing; illustrated by Sarah McConnell.



 Lizzie Longbody Goes to School (2003). Written by Tessa Krailing; illustrated by Sarah McConnell.



 Marcy mary: The Memoirs of a Dachshund American Princess (2009) by Kathleen Chamberlin.
Whoever said there's no royalty in America never lived with a Dachshund. And there is no Dachshund more regal, more observant, more adventurous, and more willing to oversee a household than Marcy Mary, the true Dachshund American princess. And yes, Marcy Mary has written a tell-all. Marcy Mary explains her special role in the human world-to teach, protect and love the Anthony family as only a Dachshund princess can. And she spares no details about her personal acquaintances both wild and domestic, including a suitor from "the wrong side of the fence." (Oh, the scandal!)



 Maxie (1956). Written by Virginia Kahl.
The Baron wants a big, fierce, fast dog. Maxie is a little, gentle, slow dachshund, but he resolves to try his best to beat out the other dogs to become the Baron's new dog.



 Moxie: The Dachshund of Fallingwater (2010). Written by Cara Armstong.



 Mr. Dogwood Goes to Washington (2008). Written by Leign Anne Florence; illustrated by James Asher.



 Noodle (1937) by Munro Leaf; illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans.
When Noodle is granted a wish from the good dog fairy to be any size and shape desired, he decides to remain Noodle.



 Peekaboo, Stretch!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (2006) by Karen Pandell; illustrated by Jill McElmurry.
The twins and Stretch play "Find the Dachshund" - leaving the brunt of the backyard chores to the twins' parents.



 Picasso and Lump: A Dachshund's Odyssey (2006) by David Douglas Duncan.
The story of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) and the dachshund dog Lump (1956-1973) he acquired from Duncan in 1958 and cared for through 1963. Includes full-color reproductions of the 14 Picasso "Las Meninas" paintings featuring Lump.



 Pindi Poo (1957). Written by K. Nixon.



 Poo and Pushti (1959). Written by K. Nixon.



 Pretzel (1944) by Margaret Rey; illustrated by H. A. Rey.
Pretzel finds that being the longest dachshund in all the world is not enough to win the favor of Greta, the little dachshund from across the street.



 Pretzel and the Puppies (1946). Written by Margaret Rey; illustrated by .



 Redstripe and Other Dachshund Tales (2003). Written by Jack Magestro.
Redstripe and other dachshund tales is a collection of five stories about the antics of the comical little hounds sometimes known as "Wiener Dogs."



 Redstripe's Inn: Dachshunds in Jamaica (year). Written by Jack Magestro.



 The Refuge (2007). Written by Sue Henry.
Maxie McNabb receives a frantic call for help that sends her flying to Hawaii to assist her old friend, Karen Bailey, in packing up her house, a job that is soon complicated by a mysterious prowler, telephone sabotage, and her old friend's secrets.



 Sausage and The Spooks (2001). Written by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.



 Sausage and The Little Visitor (2001). Written by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.



 Sausage in Trouble (2001) by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.



 Schnitzel von Krumm, Dogs Never Climb Trees (2004) by Lynley Dodd.
Schnitzel von Krumm can do some remarkable things, but surely not climb a tree.



 Schnitzel von Krumm Forget-Me-Not (1998) by Lynley Dodd.
Schnitzel von Krumm's family is busily packing to go on vacation but, in their eagerness to get on the road, they forget something very important.



 Schnitzel von Krumm's Basketwork (1996) by Lynley Dodd.
Schnitzel von Krumm is not a happy dog when his well-meaning family replaces his beloved, broken-in basket with an uncomfortable, stylish new one.



 School for Sausage (2001)by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.



 Screaming Mummies of the Pharoah's Tomb II (year). Written by James Howe; illustrated by Brett Helquist.



 The Serpents Trail (2004). Written by Sue Henry.
Retired Maxie McNabb isn't sure how she'll like living on the go in her RV. But once she's on the Alaskan Highway with her mini-dachshund, Stretch, heading from her Alaska home to destinations in the Lower 48, she realizes that she loves the freedom of the road, and that she'll do just fine. Unfortunately, all is not well in her first destination, Colorado Springs. Maxie's terminally ill friend Sarah has a secret to tell her, but lapses into semi-conscious delirium when Maxie finally gets there. At the same time, Sarah's house has been burglarized, and the bumbling police have no idea why. Maxie is convinced that her friend's ravings have something to do with it.



 Silly Sausage and the Little Visitor (2006) by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.
Sausage the dog is very jealous when Jack brings home his class hamster for the holidays, but when the cats, Fitz and Spatz, start talking about eating Hammy, it is Sausage to the rescue.



 Silly Sausage and The Spooks (2001) by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.
When the cats, Fitz and Spatz, call Sausage the dog a coward and tease him into spending the night in a haunted house, they are in for a fright of their own.



 Silly Sausage Goes to School (2006) by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.
After eating a hat, a book, and a cuddly toy, pet dachshund Sausage is sent to obedience school.



 Silly Sausage in Trouble (2006) by Michaela Morgan; illustrated by Dee Shulman.
Because he spends most of his time eating and sleeping, Sausage is considered to be a silly dog but Emma and Gran believe he will prove himself, and one night he gets his chance.



 The Smartest Dog in the Neighborhood (2005). Written by Peter Savarese; illustrated by Tanya Stewart.



 Superdog: The Heart of a Hero (2004) by Caralyn Buehner; illustrated by Mark Buehner.
Tired of being overlooked because he is so small, Dexter, a big-hearted dog with big dreams transforms himself into a superhero.



 Sushi My Sausage Dog (2009). Written by Shevron Burrows; illustrated by .



 Syrup (1956). Written by Margaret G. Otto; illustrated by Polly Jackson.



 The Tale of the Pronghorned Cantaloupe (2010). Written by Sabra Brown Steinsiek; illustrated by Noel Chilton.
Relates the adventures of a young boy and his fearless daschund in the days when the wild pronghorned cantaloupe roamed New Mexico.



 There's a Dachshund In My Bed! (2004). Written by Paul Epner; illustrated by Bill Reed.
A sleepy dachshund puppy counts different kinds of imaginary animals in an effort to fall asleep. But the puppy runs into trouble when a mouse comes along and the other animals must leave.



 Three Little Dachshunds (1963). Written by Margaret G. Otto; illustrated by Barbara Cooney.



 The Three Times Lost Dog (1965). Written by Karla Hocker; translated from the German by Lynn Aubry; illustrated by Helge Kuckei.
The problems of a nine-year-old boy who tries to prove he is a man by secretly caring for a dachshund puppy all by himself.



 Timothy Cox Will Not Change His Socks (2005). Written by Robert Kinerk; illustrated by Stephen Gammel.
Timothy Cox, who is good at following through on ideas, decides to wear the same unwashed socks for one month, ignoring the objections of his dachshund, Walt, and everyone else around him.



 Toby the Long-Haired Dachshund (1998). Written by Jenny Fairchild; illustrated by Matt Walsh.



 Trixie and Jinx (2010). Written by Dean R. Koontz; illustrated by Janet Cleland.
Golden retriever Trixie misses her best friend, wiener dog Jinx, when Jinx's family takes him on vacation.



 The Ugly Dachshund (1938). Written by G(ladys) B(ronwyn) Stern; illustrated by K(athleen) F(rances) Barker.



 The Ugly Dachshund (1965). Written by Carl Memling; illustrated by Mel Crawford.



 Where's Stretch? (2004) by Karen Pandell; illustrated by Jill McElmurry.
It's washing day and Stretch the dachshund needs a bath, but his family can't figure out where he is hiding.



 The Wiener Dog Magnet (2006) by Hayes Roberts.
A story about the little monkey girl Kiki Marie and her magical wiener dog magnet.



 Wiener Wolf (2011) by Jeff Crosby.
Weiner dog’s easy life has lost its luster. And neither squeak toy, nor biscuit, nor TV can cure his ennui. So when the call of the wild comes, he answers! Weiner Dog becomes...Weiner Wolf.



 Winston in the City (2005). Written by Liam O'Donnell; illustrated by Dan Hatala.
Winston the dachshund enjoys a special day out in the city with his owner Hillary and describes the many sights and smells he encounters. Includes pet health and safety tips.



 Woody, the Kentucky Wiener: The Adoption (2003) by Leigh Anne Florence; illustrated by James Asher.



 Woody, the Kentucky Wiener: A New Home (2005) by Leigh Anne Florence; illustrated by James Asher.



 Woody, the Kentucky Wiener: Tails from the Bluegrass (2006) by Leigh Anne Florence; illustrated by James Asher.
Woody, the Dachshund, travels around Kentucky with his family.



 Woody, the Kentucky Wiener: Tails from the Bluegrass II (2007) by Leigh Anne Florence; illustrated by James Asher.
Woody, the Dachshund, travels around Kentucky with his family.



 Woody, the Kentucky Wiener, Welcomes a Dad (2004) by Leigh Anne Florence; illustrated by James Asher.



 Zack, the Prairie Dog (2008). Written and illustrated by S. Charles Decker.
Zack, a prairie dog with autism and Cody, a small dachshund form a friendship that demonstrates that being different, whether physically or mentally is acceptable to others and yourself.



 Zoe Sophia's Scrapbook: An Adventure in Venice (2003). Written by Claudia Mauner and Elisa Smalley; illustrated by Claudia Mauner.
Nine-year-old Zoe Sophia travels with Mickey, her dachshund, from New York City to Venice, Italy, for a visit with a famous author--her aunt Dorothy.


 

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