Dachshund Dog Breed
The AKC first recognized the Dachshund nearly a century ago. The dog has been well adopted by North American culture and it is consistently ranked as one of the top five registered breeds. The Dachshund is a member of the hound family and easily recognized by its small size, long body, tiny legs and a pointed face.
The Dachshund has a long and interesting history. In the 15th Century, it was widely used to flush out other wild animals like the badger. Over the years, it became known that this dog had attributes of being friendly and devoted. Soon it became an adopted animal and widely became a pet in many European households. The dog is frequently entered in the competitive trials and shows both in North American and Europe.
The Dachshund makes a great pet and is suited for most families. Despite its size, it is very adventurous and bold. While it prefers the indoors as a pet, it also as an instinct for the outdoors and loves to dig and sniff. When outdoors, the dog does tend to have an independent character- it does have a habit of wandering off- but will always return. The chief reason the Dachshund makes a good pet is its temperament. It is a faithful dog and loves children. However, one does have to be careful when introducing small children which are unknown to the household. While not mean, the dog is quite protective of the family.
The dog also has a great awareness of strangers and does bark a lot. Despite its size, it does make a great watch dog and will instantly become aroused in the presence of strangers.
Upkeep and Maintenance
The Dachshund is an active dog and requires a far amount of exercise. While it does make a great apartment dog, it also prefers to be outdoors. Unlike the large dogs, the dachshund prefers to go for long walks on a leash. Over the decades it has been noticed that this breed of dogs is extremely intelligent. Thus, many owners love to teach this dog tricks and groom it for shows and trials.
The one minor negative of the Dachshund is its temperament and stubbornness. It does have a short attention span due to its increased energy. Sometimes it can be stubborn and simply refuses to listen. However, like most dogs, proper training makes the Dachshund a wonderful pet dog. Once acquired as a puppy, this dog will remain faithful forever and become a part of the family.
Like all dogs, some care of the dog is required to make it look nice. Grooming is only done once or twice a week. If you take the dog outdoors, then perhaps a bath once a week would not be a bad idea either.
Health Information
As a pet, the Dachshund can live for up to 12 and 14 years. Unlike many other dogs, the dog is relatively free of medical problems, except for one. Because of its long back, it is prone to problems of the spine or disc. Other rare concerns which do develop include diabetes, Cushing’s disease, deafness, seizures and joint problems. Some dog experts recommend that after the age of 6, the eyes should be regularly checked. If the Dachshund is exercised regularly and fed appropriately, obesity should not be of a concern.
Article by Kelly Marshall of Oh My Dog Supplies, your top spot to purchase dog sweaters & sweatshirts online.
surface-to-air-dachshund
Image taken on 2008-12-20 14:00:41 by “Soggydan” Dan Bennett.
Sleeping dachshund puppy
She’s 5 weeks and her name is Vanilla:)
Is A Dachshund The Perfect Dog For You?
If you want a funny looking dog that makes a great traveling companion, than the dachshunds may be for you!
This breed which originated in Germany was originally used to hunt badgers. His long body strong jaws and short legs make him a perfect candidate for charging into holes to retrieve small animals. Today, however, toxins are mainly used as pets where they prove to be courageous, loyal and sometimes comedic.
Dachshunds actually come in a large variety. There are three different types of coats, the shorthaired, the long-haired, and the wire haired. In addition there are three sizes which all three coat types come in. The standard size ranges from 14 to 18 inches and can weigh up to 20 pounds. The dwarf or miniature size ranges up to 14 inches and can weigh up to 9 pounds. There was also a toy size, which is not highly recognized but being bred today, and this size goes up to 12 inches and 8 pounds. Along with the different coat types and sizes they also come in many colors. Toxins can be a single color or by colored and can also come in a harlequin or piebald. The solid colored dachshunds can be yellow or can. Bi colored dark sense are usually a chestnut color and have black gray or brown markings. So if you are thinking about adopting a dachshund you have a lot to choose from!
The dachshund is a muscular dog with short legs and a long body, he has a long head and ears that droop down past his skull. he has a strong chest and strong draws. The eyes are oval in shape and dark in color and can be black, brown or dark red. His tail is in line with the back and carried straight up.
As part of their nature dachshunds can be a bit willful and stubborn and this can make them rather difficult to train. They also can be clownish and mischievous and are prolific diggers so if you let one out in your yard you’ll have to watch for holes! They usually get along with other pets but they can tend to be a bit protective and probably are not a good match for a family with young children. Some say the long-haired dachshund is the calmest of the three coat types and the wire haired as more of a clown. Dachshunds are said to be great travelers, so if you travel a lot and like to take your dog, the dachshund maybe a good choice.
Dachshunds can make good apartment dogs as they are active inside and don’t necessarily need a yard. However, this is not mean that they don’t need any exercise. Dachshunds are quite active and love to be walked and, despite their small legs, can keep up with you quite easily. You will have to take care to watch her dachshunds in crowded areas, however, since these little dogs can easily be stepped on.
One of the biggest health issues with dachshunds Is that they can easily become lazy and overweight. This can exacerbate troubles that they have with spinal discs. For this reason it is important not to overfeed your dachshund and he should also be discouraged from jumping as this can damage his spine as well. Other health issues include diabetes, urinary tract problem, and heart disease.
Dachshunds do not shed excessively and are fairly easy to groom. The long haired type will need weekly brushing and wire haired should also be taken in for a professional trim twice a year.
The dachshund and can make an affectionate and loyal pet and with proper vet care can live up to 15 years.
Lee Dobbins is a dog lover and long time pet owner. She hosts http://www.dogbreeds123.com where you can learn more about dog care and supplies as well as different breeds like the dachshund.
Dachshund – Derrick
Image taken on 2007-08-25 17:25:36 by f0ff0.
Dachshund – Animal Attractions TV
At some point in our lives we’ve all said…”Look, there’s a weiner dog” and we weren’t talking about a ballpark frank! Or we ran into a magician who make’s balloon dog’s that looked like a weiner dog. But what are “weiner dogs?” Weiner dogs of course are Dachshunds!. Dachshunds originally came from Germany about 300 years ago, although similar looking dogs have actually appeared in Egyptian art more that 1000 years ago. They were originally bred to sneak into small places to flush out …
The Dachshund Spring Fiesta 2007
In this video we visit the 19th annual Dachshund Spring Fiesta in NYC’s Washington Square Park. Put on by the Dachshund Friendship Club, the event is one of two get-togethers they hold each year and draws hundreds of Dachsies and their owners. The only official activity is the singing of the Dachshund Song, composed by Murray Weinstock (who also made a CD of “dog tunes” called Tales of the City) and Paul de Vries. With Weinstock on accordion and de Vries’ custom organ (built in honor of his …
The Dachshund Dog Breed Training Tips And Information
Dachshund is an intelligent hound dog having willful and sturdy personality. The common features are short legs, long body, long drooping ears and sleek coat. They are also called as “Teckel”. They come in three different sizes, miniature, toy and standard. They can be wired haired, shorthaired or even longhaired.
Dachshunds are typically stubborn and independent. With rewarding-method and constant training they can better be transformed into a fully mature sociable breed. Training dachshunds need considerable diligence and patience. Dachshund obedience training includes socializing with strangers and house training. Since they belong to hunting breed, they require proper training for getting along with various types of pet animals like cats, birds etc.
Dachshund obedience training requires extensive desensitizing instruction in order to overcome suspicious behavior on outsiders. At a very early age, dachshund should be socialized and trained. Only adult dachshunds require vigorous training. It is important to treat Dachshunds like one’s own children. As they hardly respond to harsh training methods, the training sessions should be food based and game oriented.
Eye contact is the most important factor in dachshunds training. Whenever they perform well, they should be praised generously with tasty and nice rewards. Well planned and designed exercises should be introduced in Dachshund obedience training which results in great and amazing changes in the behavior of dachshunds. Only when a proper training is provided, dachshund obeys walking rules; otherwise it is hard to control them while taking them for a walk.
Based on materials, styles and lengths, different types of leashes are available that suit the purpose and taste of owner. Appropriate selection of a right leash for the dog is based on the size, strength and personality of the dog.
Dog muzzle becomes a great rescuer when the dog has the habit of biting. To avoid unwanted barking and biting, the muzzle should be placed over snout of the dog to prevent them from biting and barking. A strong buckle or fastening device can act as a muzzle. Collar is most often used for the purpose of identification, fashion, and control. It would be better if the collar is neither loose nor too tight. At least four fingers should enter between the neck of the dog and the collar.
Internet or CDs available in pet stores are the best tools to learn tips and instructions for dachshunds training. Clicker can be used during Dachshund Training. Clicker is a plastic box of small size with an onside metal tongue. When tongue is pushed and released, clicker makes clicking and sharp noise. Clicker is faster than the time taken to pronounce ‘good dog’.
Treat is an important tool in the training. During the course of training, the dog loves to have food. Another important tool during the Dachshund obedience training is the leash, which can be used for teaching commands like lie down, heal and sit. The leash should be very strong to withstand the dog. Comprehensive learning programmes are provided by numerous training schools for the purpose of Dachshund obedience training.
For more information on the dachshund or a complete list of dog breeds visit this Dog Behaviour website.
Golden Retriever/ Dachshund Mix …NOT
Image taken on 2009-06-02 19:00:37 by “Soggydan” Dan Bennett.