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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 […]
Hello everyone, Floppy here. As a member of the dachshund community, I feel obligated to tell you about Lafora disease. All dachshunds are vulnerable to this form of hereditary, progressive myoclonic epilepsy. Lafora disease is found in nearly 5% of dogs, affecting my breed in particular. Both male and female dachshunds […]
I am an adorable, playful, and fun-loving dog, and so are most dachshunds. We love to eat, cuddle, and play. We are also known for our highly energized nature and hot dog-shaped body. However, we tend to get sad and jealous if our owner does not give us proper attention […]
Our breed’s name is hard to spell and pronounce. You might have heard that people call us different names, including Daxie, Dackel, or Teckel. However, we love to be called weiner dogs and sometimes people call us sausage dogs because they think we look like sausages. Our name is of […]
I know I am very cute and running around the house is my absolute favorite thing to do. Honestly, I look cute doing it. Running to fetch things is my passion and I want to build my career around it. If you have a lawn at your house and you leave […]
I am a small-breed dog that has a long body, short legs, floppy ears and a friendly nature. I am an intelligent dog that was bred for hunting, so I tend to exhibit behaviors associated with that purpose. I have an inclination to bark and dig, though these behaviors could […]
Generally speaking, if you keep your dachshund fit, well exercised, and fed a healthy diet, he will live a long life. According to a Kennel Club health survey, dachshunds live 12 years and 8 months on average. Below is a list of some of the health problems that could affect […]
I love to eat and as my owner, it’s your job to make sure that I’m eating right. Some people feed me a homemade diet, but mostly I eat commercial dog food. In order to decide which type of food is best for me, you will have to learn some new things. My […]
A dachshund is known by several names. Whether I am known as a wiener dog or a doxie, I have remained extremely popular for many decades. I am spunky, and I have a big dog bark. Dachshund puppies are just as feisty as adult dachshunds. Like all puppies, we are always eagerly looking […]