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Hopefully time will help me. But I rescued another doxie from the humane society. She has heartworms and is being treated for them.

Almost three months ago, I watched my dachshund drowned. I jumped into the lake where he used to swim everyday when I noticed something was wrong and he was struggling. Unfortunately, I did not get to him on time and I saw him disappearing into the lake. His name was Leopold and he was only six and a half. The pain was unbearable. I could not stop seeing him drowning in my head and I felt super guilty.

This dog was everything to me. He was only three months old when I adopted him. He plaid an essential part in my life. Without him, I feel lonely and empty. I have another Dachshund who I deeply love too but without Leopold both of us feel lost.

Corrine, that is so heartbreaking. I hope your heart is able to heal with time. My Winnie is going to be 20 years old on September 2nd. She is still active and catches anything that moves in my back yard. All my doxies have been deer stalkers and deer chasers. It seems they like to stalk deer. Winnie has even gone after a bear in the yard. The funniest is watching her try to catch Sand Hill Cranes.

I keep asking her what she would do with one if she catch it! I meant to mention cats. When she passed away we thought Pepper was going to die of a broken heart. He was so happy when we brought home Bella.

She used to tease him unmercifully but he love it. Arnold, our blind 4 year old, has two cats, Bella and Lilah. He loves Lilah. I love that your Doxie loves kitties! I think Gretel would do better than Chester. Some day we may just go for it and take any precautions we need to to keep the kitty safe. Who knows… it may work out better than we think. Make sure the cat s have plenty of high places where they can get away from the dogs; cat structures, catshelves etc. My aunt has always and will always have a doxie, but we figured it was spite when her doxie would pee in the house — it seemed to usually follow an episode of jealousy over something…or so we thought.

I thought it was spite with Chester for a long time too. My first Doxie Miss Weenie was extremely smart! Sometimes I would catch her in the act.

She never went potty on the floor for revenge. She would hold herself until we got home to let her outside. I think it was a matter of pride for her. She was a little person in a dog suit. I lost my only child in a very tragic manner on July 15, while I was in Nicaragua on a mission trip with my Church. Christopher was only 25… I lost my beloved Miss Weenie on Dec.

I love this information. I am a total daschund lover. I even take Maggy shopping at the pet store when we get her nails clipped. They are unique.

A standard dachshund breeder I know will not even consider someone without prior dachshund experience! I can understand why. A lot of rescues want Doxies to go to someone with prior experience too. I never cared for the Dachshund breed.

I never thought I would want one. But when I decided to get my recently adopted terrier mix a companion the woman at the shelter brought out a feisty little copper colored five month old Dachshund. I was hooked! She is the cutest, most lovable little creature! Now that I know more about them I am less frustrated with the housebreaking difficulties. All my tables sport chewed corners and I have thrown away many a dog bed and ruined shoes.

But I love her more than anything!!! So true. My doxie is a jack russel mix. My neighbor has jack rusell that was ruled the neighborhood court for a decade after I moved in. He was on this earth for 16 years. So I knew a bit about JR. They are fierce and colorful, like a doxie. I so agree! Especially about looking before you sit. I kind of know what you mean. While the things listed are VERY common, each dog can be so different depending on their temperament and environment.

I had trained Chester to hardly ever bark but all bets were off when Gretel came. My dog use to bark at everything. He is a mini daschund, We decided to use bark busters and within 24 hours he no longer barked at dogs or any of the other things he use to bark at. That was a year and a half ago. The training is pretty simple and easy. My biggest question is he does not care for being in an area that is closed off by a gate by himslelf for more than 2 and a half hours to 3 hours.

It is a big area so I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions they have tried. Great to hear you had such success with Bark Busters. In order to give any insight, I would need to know the behavior your dog is exhibiting after the hour mark. Is it barking? Desctructive behavior? Self harm? Jessica, thank you for the information. I am a Doxie owner and lover of 2 doxies.

I brought home my first doxie 6 years ago to be companion with my black lab. They were inseparable. They totally loved each other. When my lab died, Jack was despondent and the vet put him on puppy Prozac. After about a month I contacted my friend that bred Doxies. She had another one, so I made a 10 hour trip to pick up this second doxie. Jack went along. At first he did not like Hank, but now they are the best of friends. Jack stopped taking the Prozac after about 10 days.

They are such companions to me. They make me laugh and keep me grounded on responsibility. Needless to say, Jack is a tad on the heavy side I watch his food intake and exercise closely while Hank is a tiny skinny mini. Having had big dogs all of my life, I never knew what I was missing about not having doxies.

Jack thinks that he is a big dog as he was raised with big dogs. I tell people that he thinks that he is a rottweiler!! Thank you so much for your informative blogs and fb posts. I love watching the antics of Chester and Gretel. Thanks for sharing the story about Hank and Jack. I can tell from reading all the many stories that my Ms. Gracie Mae needs a playmate.

She is home for 4 hours alone, then I come home for about 45 minutes then she is alone again for another 4 hours.

She is almost 5 months old and has done a really good job of potty training. But she loves it when other dogs come to visit, well people too for that matter. She loves all the attention. Now I just need to decide if I want to take on another Doxie or if I should try a cat? The two are not any harder to take care of than one. They both sit in my chair with me easily!!

Yes, they both can get into trouble and you never know which one was the culprit!! The other thing that you would need to consider as well is the vet charges. You will have double the vet bills and heartworm medication with two. Luckily where I live, we have mobile vets that are less costly than stand alone vet clinics and this helps tremendously with the charges.

Gracie Mae. Good luck!! My daughter and I have a 1 year old female labradoodle and recently got a mini female dapple.. It sounds like the two are tearing the house down playing with each other. The LD loves to get the mini to play with her. The LD gets a little rough sometimes and we make sure to calm her down but the mini holds her own. They are so funny to watch! Gabi campaigns for early dinner or better yet for moving up Apple Time.

She uses Jake The Snake which must be, to my regret, the loudest squeekie toying the world. And Gabi could campaign forever if need be because she loves apples and Quaker Rice Cake which is what we give for rewards and treats. She and Monty are our 5th and 6th Doxies. She is an Alpha and has been known to go after and hurt Monty our Kissing Fool who has never snapped or growled at anything.

I was fearful if dogs until in Hawaii I met Fink. A real Dachshund Character. So our first was Fink. Fink was the starter of the Randall Dachshund Revolution. What a great article and tribute to doxies! We had a doxie mix, and I can definitely relate to some of the behavior and health issues, as well as the quirks.

Our Kermit had seizure issues which were really difficult to deal with, but it was so worth it. Thanks for such great information!

I have found that Doxie mixes seem to display the Dachshund traits most. I hope LOTS of prospective doxie people read this!

Many of the things you mention also apply to corgis. Breed research is so important. I got my first Dauchshund when I was 9 years old. I am now 64…. That should be 22 on your list of things to know. Dauchshunds own you, you do not own your Dauchshund! I have lived with all shapes, sizes, and coats, with the exception of the wirehair. Rose was my digger. I sware I think that hole went all the way to China!

My current Furbaby, Magnolia Honeychille, a. Honey, is my barker!! She can be heard in the heavens…and it really does sound like a soprano Doberman making that obnoxious, ferocious racket. I live in a condominium. Talullah was also a longhair. These Doxies are much more sensitive than their smooth coat cousins. Dauchshunds cannot be housebroken…ever.. Chester was my first dog as an adult. Not only did I have to adjust to the personality and neediness of a dog compared to a cat, I had to deal with a Dachshund!

He would chew everything and was always pestering me. I really had to change how I did everything to cater to him. They were pretty awesome! And so fit.

Scout is half Dachshund and half Chihuahua. This list sounds just like him. Needy, stubborn, silly, cuddly, loud, hates walks in the rain and being alone, loves to dig in our flower bed and lawn, and can never get enough to eat. He is my mini watchdog, every squirrel, neighbor, loud truck or other dog that passes our house he lets me know about in such a way that each time I thought for sure someone was actually breaking into our house.

He has a lot of energy, sometimes he will go upstairs and I will hear him racing back and forth down the hallway and back, crashing into the blinds on our sliding glass door. He does that for several minutes and then he comes back downstairs and hops up on the couch and takes a nap. So silly. He makes me smile and laugh every day. Chiweenies are super cute! I can picture him running back and forth chasing birdies on the other side of the window. One time I thought it would be a good idea to put a bench under our large livingroom window so Chester and Gretel could see out.

That lasted about 30 minutes. I wish there was a way to keep him from being able to see outside sometimes. Oh and the harness issue. We finally got a great fitting one for him on the third try. Great info on these dogs. She thinks they are so adorable, but being so small it would be hard to have them in the yard and stuff as they could get out so easily.

Maybe one day when she is really old she will get one. You definitely need a fence that touches the ground with no gaps with a Dachshund.

Oh yes, doxies are hunters! This did not sink in when I got my first doxie Penny until I took her out to the stable…. I was mortified, the stable owner was mad, and Penny was very pleased with herself! Like you I knew nothing about Dachshunds only adopting Dolly because she was so cute. Dolly potty trained in no time and has never had a mishap in the house. She can hold it forever which is probably related to the one about being picky about the weather.

Yes, I just saw this post on your last email and realized I never saw it before! Great article! The comments were very interesting, as well, although it makes me sad when people cross Dachshunds with other breeds. Breeders in Germany would have a heart attack. I grew up with these dogs, my mother bred them and they are wonderful dogs. They do tend to chase cats, but have never injured or killed one, and they kill the rats in the barn that are too huge and nasty for the cats.

The kind that will try and attack you if you attempt to get them out of a grain bin. I wish the government would fund an education program that teaches dog care, psychology, etc. They are such a wonderful breed, and in my humble opinion, only the Border Collie is smarter. He loves water though — absolutely fascinated by it. He has no qualms about going out in the rain. Could not agree with you more. A Dachshund is a life companion.

I just buried mine in January after 18 glorious years. Fritzy was my true best friend and constant companion when I was home.

Very protective of me, but I admired him because of it. And a great judge of character of people. I always looked at him when we met someone on a walk or they came over. If he walked away and came and sat by me, a flag went up as to what they were after or about. And he was never wrong. I miss him and his antics and love daily. My little boy. I am sorry you lost your Fritzy. He turns on the sad face and does the little doxie wine and I cave in with many things.

Jayne does get along with my cats, it may help the boy is a huge Snowshoe Siamese mix almost 20 lbs. Knew nothing about dogs when I bought my first at the mall.

That no longer happens but it worked out. It was tough at first until the crate if you want to potty train them the crate works like magic and the other thing is consider a litter box. I can take him in the city to the bank other little stores that will let him in. I flew halfway across the country and back to get him when it was time and it was well worth it. Especially in this time of lockdowns he keeps me sane.

I have just gotten my second Dachshund — my adorable little Daxan, who was the light of my life — I sadly had to put down a month ago. He had a heart murmur which we discovered on a check up when he was about 10 years old.

The night he passed he came to look for me and was breathing very heavily with a chest that looked like his poor little heart was going to pop right out of it. His eyes were telling me it was time for him to go. I remember sitting on the bed I am a grown man of nearly 40 crying my eyes out next to him and he just kept nodding his little head with the most loving stare I had ever seen him give me.

He truly was the most lovable and loyal of dogs and I cherish the 12 years we got to spend together. Putting him down that night was the hardest thing I have ever done in this life but I am thankful it was quick and painless.

We have adopted another little one from the shelter a boy called Jack who is 2 years old and he is just as cute, just as lovable and just energetic as Daxan was. We plan on adopting Jack a new Dachshund friend from the shelter in the coming months as these dogs definitely need to be in pairs for company.

Honestly I could not imagine a life without a Dachshund in it. Daxan and now Jack have made sure of that. I know how heartbreaking it can be. I loved this! We have a German shepherd and she bosses him around. Wonderful article! Being hounds, nothing is better to them than getting fun exercise! I have always been a cat person.

But my kids begged me to get a dog when they were little. They are grown now. I have owned two dogs before I got my doxie. One I inherited from a sister, and the other one I got as the last puppy from a litter, both spaniel mixes. One passed and I could see having just one dog is hard on the dog, They seem much happier when there is two of them.

After a few months I started to look for a 2nd dog. He was saved from the gas chamber in a different county by a lovely lady who ran a pet rescue from her home. When I saw that face in the photo, I was smitten. I liked my other dogs, but I fell in love with my doxie. It caught me by surprise, I can tell you that. Clever, sensitive, funny, loving, independent and obedient I must of lucked out.

Potty training was a 6 month challenge, during the rainy season. That is how I started to research the breed. His aversion to wet weather was so strong it cracked me up. So take heart if you are battling the potty training. I was in despair at how long it took. Also my dog adored my cat and they play every single day on and off all day.

It is so entertaining. He is very gentle and respectful when he plays with the cat, and the cat really likes him, much to our utter amazement. They wrestle and dance around each other. My older spaniel dog is a nervous uptight dog, and the doxie is very respectful and plays gentle with her too.

I was glad to read how long they live, because I cannot imagine life with this doxie now. Once the older spaniel reaches the end of her life. I will get a 2nd doxie. When a doxie stands in front of your face looking into your eyes, or your soul it is seriously like nothing else. You know it was meant to be. What a wonderful story and perspective. Thanks for sharing. Amen about dachshunds! They so much steal your heart.

I have one named trixie. She came from Pennsylvania, I live in ks. My daughter is blessed with her dachshund …jazz. But we still love her to the moon n back as we do trix. My comment Id like to add….. This way no feelings hurt. My family thinks this way about dogs. Thats a considerable amount less than humans and a dog will always be loyal. More than what I can say for some human beings. If came down to my life or my dogs..

I started out in fostering Dachshunds for a local Dachshund Rescue group. My first two were a bonded pair. I have fostered many over the years from tiny puppies to really old ones and have never regretted doing so. I have 3 now as I have lost several to old age. I can tell you this there is no other more loyal to his or her person than a Dachshund. They fiercely love their people. Be prepared to learn to take care of their backs and their teeth.

These babes have an enzyme that causes rapid plaque build up that gives off a nasty shrimpy smell. They need their teeth cleaned yearly.

I promise you will never regret owning A Dachshund if you research first to see if you can handle their antics and learn to have patience in house training.

Thanks for your tips and perspective. Luckily, Chester was blessed with good genes. I also have one that his teeth are as pretty and white as they were when he was a baby but my other two, ugh, every year they have to be cleaned and they start stinking 6 months after.

I got my first Doxie when I was 9 yrs old. I am now 54 and I have three of them now. They are the loves of my life, especially Jessica. I was impressed with your knowledge on them. They do also have anal gland issues and should try to keep their teeth clean. As with any breed really. Frequent wormings with some also because , as you mentioned also, they eat almost anything. The vet. Now she does everything she could do before. So vets do not know everything. Go with your gut, you know your little one better than anyone else.

Doxies are the best, and although they all share a basic similarity no two are the same they are all wonderfully unique. Thank you so much for putting all of this information out there. I found it very accurate and informative. And for giving Doxie lovers a place to go.

Your club sounds great, but I live in NY. Thanks for sharing your insights. You truly have way more experience than I do. I am so glad the crate rest and physical therapy worked for your pup. Funny — my rescue doxie has few of these traits — rarely barks, no chasing of anything living.

No accidents in the house although if we leave her alone too long out of the crate she will poop. No digging. He made tons of friends in the neighborhood, greeted every dog we met with a play bow, and has doggie play dates times per week at least.

Something changed when he was close to 2. I was speaking with a neighbor and she had her older dog with her, who he had never met. Suddenly, after sniffing the dog who was bigger than him , he snapped at it and started snarling and barking. Now, every time we meet a new dog, he sniffs and snaps he has never bitten another dog, just snaps at it, and I always warn people that he does this before letting them approach us.

Most of the time, he snaps, I pull him back, and then he is fine with the other dog. We spoke with a trainer, who has 4 doxies of her own, and she said this is very common with the breed. Do you find this to be true? If so, how do you deal with it? Probably like human teenagers, their attitude changes and they can act out.

Dachshunds can be known to react the way you describe toward other dogs. Chester has gone through stages in his life but has been known to do that. I can say that Dachshunds almost always get along with other Dachshunds I know this from observing members of my Doxie club for 5 years and have less of an issue with dogs similar to their own size.

Almost every Doxie I know is reactive in some way toward big dogs at one time or another. There are dog training classes specifically for reactive dogs. If not, my advice might be try a different trainer. There ARE things you can do. In my experience, Chester mellowed as he got older and, although he is an excited barker, rarely snaps at other dogs anymore. Thanks so much for your reply! We actually just got the contact info for a new trainer the other day. Almost everything the first one suggested seemed to make things worse.

There are so many different trainers out there — personality, method, and skill. It sounds like you are dedicated to working on any issues you have and I commend you for that.

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Size: Weight Range : Male: lbs. Female: lbs. If you're bringing a dachshund to a home with a yard, ensure the yard is fully fenced-in and reinforced along the base. It's a good idea to keep an eye on your dachshund while outside, both for her safety and for the sake of your landscaping. Dachshunds are also notoriously slow to housetrain, and may take up to a year to understand the concept.

Even then, they may just find going outside inconvenient. It's recommended to teach your dachshund to use a piddle pad indoors, for those times it's too cold or your pet is feeling too lazy to go outside.

Dachshunds tend to have independent personalities, but that doesn't mean they don't like to join in on family fun. This small breed can be good with children in the family, but may need extra training and socialization to be calm around those she doesn't know. A dachshund is a great fit for a single adult, a family, and the elderly alike, so long as her owner is patient, forgiving, and has a sense of humor to match this pup's spunky attitude.

It's important to consider your lifestyle before committing to any dog. Talk to a dachshund breeder or rescue group about expectations to see if a dachshund is a good fit for you. The dachshund coat varieties have slightly different grooming needs. All three varieties are low-shedding, low odor, and remain fairly clean despite time spent outdoors though their paws may need attention after a vigorous digging session. They are not, however, considered a hypoallergenic breed.

All dachshunds should be bathed sparingly , no more than once a month—any more and their sensitive skin can dry out. Smooth-coated dachshunds are very low maintenance, requiring little more than a wipe-down with a towel or a quick brushing once a week. Longhaired doxies will need more frequent brushing, paying special attention to possible matting. Wirehaired dachshunds are the highest-maintenance of the three, requiring weekly brushing and, often, frequent trimming of the beard and eyebrows though this is based more on preferred appearance than necessity.

This guide gives great tips and resources for grooming your longhaired dachshund. Regular brushing is a good time to check for things like coat sheen dull hair can mean a lack of nutrients in her diet , nail length, and ear and dental health. Dachshunds will require extra weekly care to their ears , as their floppy shape can prevent proper air circulation and lead to infections.

It's important to talk to your vet about the proper way to check and clean your dachshund's ears. Dachshunds were bred to be focused and independent-minded on the hunt, but that doesn't mean they're impossible to train. In fact, this breed can be eager to learn most obedience training —just remember to keep things positive and fun.

As with most hounds, food can be a great motivator, but Kilcommons recommends playing to a different instinct. It's all about leaning into the dog's strengths and hardwiring. Get a toy out for training, and use that as a reward.

The dachshund is considered a generally healthy breed with a lifespan of 12—16 years. Like all breeds, the dachshund is prone to certain diseases, and if not properly fed and exercised, the breed's long body can lead to serious health issues. The Dachshund Club of America , the official breed club, strongly recommends breeders complete thorough cardiac, patella, and eye exams.

Of course not all dachshunds will encounter serious health issues, but it's important to be aware of these common concerns when considering this breed.

It's important to purchase all dogs from reputable breeders who will introduce you to the dog's parents and siblings. If adopting, ask the rescue for all available health history. Dachshunds are prone to obesity, which can lead to serious back problems in this long breed. It's important to stick to a strict diet and ensure proper daily exercise.

It's also important to never allow your dachshund to jump on or off furniture or in or out of cars, which is a common cause of slipped discs in this breed. Their floppy ears are also prone to infection. Follow your vet's guidelines for proper and frequent ear evaluations.

Don't be fooled by this friendly face and little frame: The dachshund has long been a ferocious hunter. This hunting hound first appeared some years ago in Germany, according to the American Kennel Club. The breed's long, slender body coupled with a clever and courageous personality made her a formidable opponent for badgers, foxes, and hares. According to some authorities on the breed, packs of larger dachshunds were even used to hunt wild boar.