How do you potty train a Dachshund? Anyone familiar with the miniature version of tenacity on four short legs might answer, “good question.” Dachshunds melt our hearts with their soulful eyes and adorable noses. They can also frustrate new owners to the extreme. It’s a match of wills. People fall in love with certain dog…
Dachshunds are well-known for their deep, incessant barking. If you own a Dachshund, you know this breed barks more than most. This behavior can be frustrating for everyone living with the dog, your neighbors, and even your dog himself. Although Dachshunds do bark a lot, the barking often serves a purpose, and they can be…
Dachshunds are iconic for being weiner dogs, and they are some of the most affectionate breeds of dogs. A Dachshund weighs no more than 32 pounds and as little as 10. These dogs can live up to 16 years and only grow about nine inches tall. Dachshunds are spunky and mischievous but are also friendly…
Ahhh you got a sausage dog! Beloved by millions worldwide, the Dachshund, despite its often comical appearance and waddling walk, was originally bred as a hunting dog. Though they may seem like a recent phenomenon, Dachshunds have a long and fascinating history. They were originally bred in Germany in the early 1600s to hunt badgers….
Ahhh….the sausage dog! Beloved by all, their distinctive long bodies and short legs make them hugely popular all around the world. Contrary to their adorably goofy appearance and waddling walk, Dachshunds are a type of hound that was originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers. The breed’s name comes from the German word “dachs,” meaning…
If you are thinking of becoming a new Dachshund parent, you’re likely taking one of the best first steps in becoming a new pet parent: researching how much your particular dog breed of interest sheds. As a family dog expert, I get asked all the time about which breeds shed, and which dog breeds are…
Dachshunds are famous or infamous for a variety of breed characteristics, like their long backs, expert noses, and a stubborn streak even longer than that sausage-shaped spine. Less well-known is that dachshunds are expert lickers. We have two, and those long noses get into everything. But, why do dachshunds lick so much? Let’s explore some…