In grade school, my family owned a bad ass little red dachshund named Gretchen. The boys down the street used to harass her daily, and she'd tear after them like a lion in heat, hell bent on nipping the first exposed ankle she could find. Her tough-as-nails attitude landed her with a little old lady from church who needed a fierce "no bullshit" companion. A sad day for me, a happy day for Little Old Miss Whatshername.

All these years later, my heart still melts when I catch sight of one of these "small on the outside, big on the inside" dogs. And, to add some sugar to my not-so-sweet memory, Fall 2008 is all about the dachshund. So, do yourself a favor and show the wiener some love!

Mario Bologna Dachshund Pump at forzieri.com

Brown Crocodile Dachshund Handbag at fuzzynation.com

Katherine Dejarnette Babin 'Vienna' Necklace at dejarnettenola.com

Junkfood 'Wiener Lover' Tee at fredflare.com

Offi 'My Pet Lamp Dachshund' at 2modern.com

Dachshund Wristlet by Classic Hound

Dashund Bag at dutchbydesign.com

Sausage Dog Scarf at donnawilson.com

Happy Hot Dog Clock at nakeddecor.com

Wiener Dog Double Ring by Groc Groc

Long Way Home Sweater at anthropologie.com

Dachshund Love Tote by Megan Lee Designs