The word
"dachshund" refers to a small breed of dog that has a long body, short legs, and a snout.
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She is passionate about fostering
for Dachshund Rescue South Florida.
An important part of
dachshund puppy care is to ensure you have plenty of time to spend with your puppy.
Among their findings they recorded research on deafness
in Dachshunds with the merle gene.
Lady Bug came to Little Paws
Dachshund Rescue as an owner surrender to a Northeast Tennessee high kill animal shelter.
As the owner of an 8 - week
old Dachshund named Nathan (I named him after Nathan's franks, since he reminds me of a hotdog), I was faced with the challenge of potty training a puppy that is extremely independent and self - motivated by nature.
Hounds such
as dachshunds burrow into the ground to hunt for vermin.
After he died, I was called by somebody who had been to a puppy mill auction, to come get Oscar, another long -
haired dachshund who looked and acted virtually identical to PoohBear.
The miniature
dachshund breed originates from Germany and was developed to hunt small game such as badgers.
I have a dapple mini
dachshund named Hammond and we loooove spending time outside together!
Learn more about the breed and look for a reputable breeder at
Dachshund Club of America.
What's not to love about this adorable one year old, long - haired, honey red colored,
mini dachshund from North Carolina?
• Miniature & Standard
Dachshund dog breeders are listed below alphabetically by State / city.
Other famous
dachshund owners included Generals George Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower (though he didn't have one as President), as well as artists Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol.
Registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit rescue group focused
on Dachshunds in Nebraska.
About eight inches in height, adult
standard Dachshunds weigh between 16 and 30 pounds, and come in three varieties: the smooth - haired, long - haired, and wire - haired.
Here is some information to help you understand the best way to go
about Dachshund training.
The name
Dachshund comes from the German for Badger Dog — often hunting in packs they were bred to hunt ferocious badgers — they would follow them right into their burrows and kill them.
Many small dogs
including Dachshunds and Yorkies are genetically predisposed to joint problems including having luxating patellas.
There are three
dachshund coat types, smooth haired, long haired and wire haired, each has their own unique traits that set them apart.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), small dogs that are less than ten pounds (like Chihuahuas and toy terriers), short - haired breeds like greyhounds, and short - legged breeds like
dachshunds need coats because they are more likely to get cold faster.
These dogs like being in charge, so it's often difficult to
get Dachshunds to obey.
Long - haired
Dachshunds do need some regular brushing, but the short and wire - haired versions do not require much work in the grooming department.
While the standard
wirehaired dachshund averages between 16 and 32 pounds, the miniature maxes out around 11 pounds when fully grown, according to the American Kennel Club.
When I bought the PTPA, I didn't know what to expect because I had originally planned on getting a puppy but ended up adopting a 2 1/2 year old
longhaired dachshund named Sophie.
Q: My five - month - old Miniature
Dachshund loves to lick the walls of my home.
The kibbles of
Dachshund Adult formula have been designed to make it easier for the breed to pick up and encourage chewing.
You can also
find dachshunds with variations in coat length, and they are often quite rambunctious pups, known to be keen diggers in the yard.
Affectionately called doxies
by dachshund lovers, they are also often referred to as wiener dogs.
Owned by Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks and David Fitzpatrick, Malachy beat out the likes of a Dalmatian, German Shepherd, Irish Setter, a Kerry Blue Terrier and Wire - haired
Dachshund at the 136th Annual Westminster Dog Show to become America's most prized pooch.
Many
dachshund breeders keep their number of dogs small enough so they can keep them in their home sometimes with an extension but still in the home so they are socialized in a home environment right from the start.
The precise quantity of food to give your dog each day is determined by your
own Dachshund.
Dapple dachshunds do not have the congenital problems that the double dapple experiences.
This test is offered by Dr Berge Minassian (
[email protected]) at the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada, with support from the Wire -
Haired Dachshund Club (WHDC) and further details can...
The club supports one standard of the breed as adopted by the membership and approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by
which Dachshunds shall be judged.
Best dog beds
most dachshund owners are aware of the important of giving your special friend a bed that is at a low height so he does not have to jump in and out from a height, putting unnecessary stain on the spine.