Suzanne Pleshette, 70, ‘Ugly Dachshund’ Actress, Dies

By Howard Young Jan 20, 2008

It is sad day for Dachshund Owners around the world. Suzanne Pleshette, died today at the age of 70. She battled lung cancer and died of respiratory failure at her home on Saturday.

Ms. Pleshette, who stared in many movies and sitcoms, perhaps popularized the Dachshund in the late sixties when she stared as Fran Garrison in Disney’s The Ugly Dachshund. Fran, a proud owner of several dachshunds, notably her prize winning Chloe.

Her husband Mark Garrision, played by Dean Jones, decided he needed a manly dog and buys a Great Dane, “Brutus,” which thinks it is a Dachshund.

The Ugly Dachshund undoubtedly started our collection of Dachshunds, Chloe, Odie and Molly. Chloe, of course, is named after the Dachshund in the movie. Odie’s original name was “Brutus” keeping with the theme of the movie. Molly has no relationship to the movie. We just love her!

Ms. Pleshette will be missed by the Doxies.

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