It's All About Dachshunds & Friends!
Dachshunds are a loving, free-spirited and energetic dog breed. Dachshund parents often wonder whether our free-spirited nature makes us spiteful after we’ve been left alone or punished. Are soiling the bed sheets and peeing on the floor outcomes of that spitefulness? The answer is no. It’s true that my stubbornness […]
Dogs and humans share a beautiful bond. We can be devoted to our parents even after they die and vice versa. Our parents love to cuddle and kiss as a gesture of love. We protect them and wait for them to get home with loyalty and hopeful eyes. Our loving […]
Dachshunds are a complicated dog breed. We are available in various sizes, colors, coat types, and patterns. Predicting the color and pattern of the to-be-born dachshund pup is based on DNA analysis. There are a few of us who are born disabled due to the lack of expertise of the […]
Researching a dachshund’s temperament can dissuade many families from adopting one. We are among the top five most aggressive dogs; we share the title with pit bulls, Chihuahuas, wolf hybrids, and Jack Russell Terriers. Studies have also shown that one in every five dachshunds has bitten a person or an […]
When adopting a dachshund, you have many options in terms of size, coat type, color, coat pattern, etc. Two questions that people often ask breeders about our looks before adopting us are: Why do dachshunds look different than other dogs? Dachshunds have a thick coat. Do they shed a lot? […]
Approximately 25% of dachshunds suffer from Intervertebral Disc Disease or IVDD during their lifetime. That means that one out of four of us is likely to experience back problems. We can also get easily hurt if we fall or get into an accident. Dachshunds have a long back, short legs, […]
Thinking of adopting a dachshund, but don’t know anything about the different colors that we are bred to have? Worry not! I can help. Dachshunds are available in different colors and coat types. Our color and coat are both controlled by our genes. Our base coloration is single-colored, tan pointed, […]
Dachshunds are an active and energetic breed of dog that are simply adored by their owners. However, dachshund parents often complain that their dog sleeps too much. They worry that their dog is either lazy or has a medical problem that needs to be treated. Experts say that a dog’s […]
Dachshund owners often attribute a dachshund’s bad smell to its characteristics rather than a lack of proper grooming. They wonder why we smell so bad despite being bathed every month. The truth is, no matter how much you hate the smell coming from our bodies, we hate it more. Dachshunds […]
I am an adorable and well-trained dachshund. It took efficient training and great patience on the part of my owner and me to finally balance my need for independence with discipline. For forever now, we have been known as a difficult to train breed. Crating is a method that many […]
Is It Hard To Train a Dachshund? We consider ourselves the rulers of the world, and you need to make it clear that you are the leader that we need to follow. How you train us makes a big impact on how disciplined we will be. We’re not necessarily unruly and […]
Hi, I’m Floppy. I’m a cute and adorable dachshund, and I want to talk about one of my biggest fears. My fellow dachshunds and I fear being left alone by our owners. While it is common for most dog breeds to have separation anxiety, we tend to take it a […]
As dachshunds, we have a miniature-sized body and that makes us cuter. However, this limits the kind of fashionable clothing we can wear. We have a longer body and shorter legs, so it gets tough for us to find clothes. We wish to stay trendy and comfortable at the same […]
Dachshunds are popular dogs because of the fun-loving, energetic and adventurous nature we possess. Owning and loving one of us means understanding that we are more vulnerable to back injuries. Since we are among the top most active breeds of dog, it is necessary to fit us with a harness that will […]
When I talk about dachshund aggression, the first thing that might come to your mind is biting. However, aggression can include of a lot of different behaviors. For example, sometimes your dachshund may show aggression by growling. Dachshunds are considered one of the most stubborn breeds of dog. Dachshund means […]