Long-time blog readers may remember Bailey's fascination with and love for Mr. Caterpillar, a giant pink-and-red stuffed toy who has survived endless insults and injuries inflicted by the Dachshund contingent over the years. As you can see, Mr. Caterpillar is still very much with us, though a bit worse for the wear and tear. Bailey was thrilled when Jon and Stephanie K. from Kansas sent a new Mr. Caterpillar to the ranch recently, and Alayne took this photo of Bailey meeting him for the first time yesterday.
When the meet-and-greet festivities were over, Bailey did what he usually does with a new toy -- use it as a chin rest for a nap:
What's with Dachshunds and chin rests, anyway?
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Cute! We have also Dachshunds here. Her name is Zarabia and she is color black and has a long body.
Posted by: Helena | August 27, 2010 at 04:48 AM
I have a Mr. Caterpillar! I can't believe you'd subject him to such torture!
Posted by: Marla | February 06, 2010 at 10:43 PM
I saw Mr. Catepillar at Sam's Club and thought of your pups.. So you folks that are looking for one, I saw them at Sam's. I think they were $50.00
Posted by: Debbie B. | November 24, 2009 at 02:32 PM
My dachs need a mr. caterpiller too. Where can I find one?
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | November 22, 2009 at 10:05 PM
The new Mr. Pillar is the perfect toy for Bailey!
Thank you Jon and Stephanie for spreading joy to Bailey and all the RDR followers...this is the cutest!!
Posted by: boundforglory | November 22, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Can't believe Mr Caterpillar Sr. is doing as well as he is. Clearly the Dachshunds have taken pity on him and allowed him to live amongst them. After all, its hard to find good chin rests these days!
Posted by: Heidi, Emmett, and Moxie | November 22, 2009 at 02:33 AM
Where can I find a Mr. Caterpiller?
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | November 21, 2009 at 09:57 PM
OK, now Frankie wants a Mr. Caterpillar-- this is such a cute picture. I just will never get tired of all the great doxie pics you get!!
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Posted by: Barbara Techel | November 21, 2009 at 05:21 PM
It's definitely not just a Doxie thing- my Beagle always has to have his chin on something- usually me!
Posted by: stunes.wordpress.com | November 21, 2009 at 02:40 PM
It's not just a dachshund thing, my little rescue fox terrier uses her toys for chin rests too! First she crosses her paws then puts the toy on top, then she rests on it.
Those caterpillar pictures are stinkin' cute! xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | November 21, 2009 at 06:59 AM
That first picture certainly gave me a good start to my day! Bailey is so adorable! I was thinking that maybe this one should be Mrs. Caterpillar just to even out the caterpillar gender balance in the household!
Posted by: Mary | November 20, 2009 at 03:09 PM
I hate to say it, but my Border collie does the chin rest, too!
Posted by: Linda | November 20, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Maybe there necks get tired from the burden of carrying their long bodies around. Maybe they need to go to the chiropractor ;)
Posted by: Ev | November 20, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Great glamour shot with little Bailey draped luxuriously over his new pal. I guess the chin boost gives some relief for those long little curvy bodies. Darling pictures!
Posted by: Angela | November 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Oh no, I hope my dachshunds don't find out about Mr. Caterpiller. They would rip the eyes out first thing! Then they would rip its guts out,,, then they would, well you get the idea. I have discovered that if I put all the dog beds together in my house, it is larger then my own bed. {sigh} I think I need a Mr. Caterpiller.
Posted by: Amy A | November 20, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Great post! Love the backstories and that first photo is just too darn cute for words. I want to be that happy!!!!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | November 20, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Why do Dachshunds love chin rests? Because their heads are sooooooo heavy! LOL!
Posted by: Margaret & Jasmine | November 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I think sleeping with a chin rest is easier on their spines. Too cute!
Posted by: Lynda | November 20, 2009 at 08:22 AM
We haven't seen Mr Caterpillar in a while; it's nice to know he is still with us. The 'new kid on the block' has not idea what's in store for him, lol! (He's adorable, btw)
Posted by: Debbie | November 20, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Dear Steve & Alayne, with all these sweet, adorable Doxie photos, I'm afraid I'm having a "cuteness overdose"...;-))
Have a great week-end!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | November 20, 2009 at 03:49 AM
These are the CUTEST pictures!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | November 20, 2009 at 01:38 AM
I cannot believe Mr.Caterpillar is still around! This is hilaroius!
Posted by: kate and luke | November 20, 2009 at 01:23 AM
AHHH Bailey! Thank you for the big smile on my face! And thank you to Jon and Stephanie for a new and improved Mr. Catepillar. You can tell this is more Dachshund size friendly - you know~~(a little closer to the floor, shhhhh)
Posted by: Sharon | November 19, 2009 at 11:14 PM