The Dachshund (also known as the wiener
dog, hot dog, or just plain doxie), is a breed of dog that is characterized by
loyalty, originality, and a streak of orneriness that is befitting most hounds.
He can be feisty, independent and affectionate; sometimes all at the same time.
Dachshunds can come in a wide variety of sizes, types and colors, so you are guaranteed
to find a dog in this breed that will meet your own personal criteria. The stature
of a Dachshund is like no other dog – long and low to the ground. This unique
shape makes this hound particularly adept at hunting badgers and other burrowing
animals, which was the original purpose this dog was bred to do.
Are you
thinking about a Dachshund?
If you are considering a Dachshund for a pet,
there are a number of considerations that you should weigh before making your
final decision to head off to a breeder or Dachshund rescue organization. First,
you will need to educate yourself about the temperament and personality of this
breed, to determine if this type
of dog would be a good fit for your family. Doxies can be quite affectionate
as a family pet, but may also get somewhat high strung around small children.
You should also collect information about how to find a responsible Dachshund
breeder, and what to expect if you bring a puppy home to live with you. Dachshunds
are known to be stubborn at times, so Dachshund
training is another topic that you need to be informed about – preferably
sooner rather than later! Finally, if you are thinking that an adult dog would
be a better fit for your lifestyle than a puppy, you should look into information
about the various Dachshund
rescue organizations that may have adult dogs available for adoption.
For
the Experienced Dachshund Master
If you are already the owner of one or
more of these wonderful dogs (doxies are like potato chips; you can’t have just
one), you might want to learn more about the history of this breed. Learning about
the original purpose for Dachshunds might help explain some of the interesting
habits that your dog practices, like why he pushes his toys underneath tables
and then tries to dig them out. You can also learn more about how to care for
your Dachshund
puppies, since the unusual shape of the dogs can also result in health problems
in later years. Perhaps your dog is getting on in years, and you need new information
about Dachshund
care especially for your aging pet, such as the correct food to offer and
how to keep your dog clean and odor-free.
Whether you are an experienced
doxie mom or dad, or just beginning to explore the wonderful world of Dachshund,
there is information on this site that you will undoubtedly find helpful as well
as useful. Dachshunds are an amazing creature, as any loyal doxie owner will attest
to, and there will always be more to learn about these fun-loving and sometimes
fierce animals. So grab your favorite pup (he was probably waiting for an invitation
onto your lap anyway), and prepare to learn about
the Dachshund dog!
