Owner guide - Dachshunds are difficult to house break.

Dachshunds are difficult to house break. The best money that you will ever spend will be on a doggie door. Dachshunds feel that it is beneath them to always request a human to take them out. If this is not an option just be patient as it is going to take quite awhile to train them.

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Owner guide - Dachshunds do dig holes in the yard.

Dachshunds do dig holes in the yard. They were bred to burrow and this trait remains. As Dachshund get older the digging lessens unless you happen to have gophers or moles and then look out.

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Owner guide - Be prepared to share your bed with Dachshund.

Be prepared to share your bed with Dachshund. Don't assume that since they have such short legs that they will not be able to jump on the bed. Wrong! Dachshund can jump unbelievable heights.

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Owner guide - Many of dachshunds have a tendency to be overweight.

Many of dachshunds have a tendency to be overweight, which is a major risk factor in back problems. Be prepared to resist their beautiful brown eyes, sitting up, talking or anything else they can think of to get a treat. Feed a high quality dog food and very few treats. Dachshund love carrots, and chocolate, but chocolate is bad for them.

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Owner guide - Most of Dachshunds love everyone.

Most of Dachshunds love everyone but there is the occasional overly loyal pet that does not take to strangers. This is not a problem if you take the time to socialize them well when dachshunds are young.

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Owner guide - Dachshunds do bark.

Dachshunds do bark. Dachshunds are very good to guard our territory and as the humor page says, their territory is as far as the eye can see. For a small dog dachshunds have a very loud and (some humans think) annoying bark. Patience and training will help with this.

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Owner guide - Dachshunds do require gentle handling

Dachshunds do require gentle handling. Dachshunds should always be picked up with our back supported. This is accomplished by placing one hand under their chest and the other under their rump. If a child is to young to understand this you might want to wait until the child is older to get dachshund.

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Owner guide - Dachshunds require little grooming

Dachshunds require little grooming just the occasional bath, nail and tooth care. Dachshunds shed very little. Dachshunds have found the black and tan shed more that the other colors.

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Owner guide - Dachshunds are hyper.

Most of Dachshunds are pretty laid back but there is the occasional hyper one. In our experience the male tends to be more hyper than the female.

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DOG FAQ - Is it better for a dachshund to be an inside dog?

Dachshund dogs are good for apartment living. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Either is just fine.

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DOG FAQ - How long are dachshunds in heat?

Dachshund dogs are usually in heat for about 3 weeks. They go into heat twice a year.

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DOG FAQ - Is chocolate really dangerous to dachshunds?

Chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs, including Dachshunds, in sufficient quantities.

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DOG FAQ - What is the difference between dachshunds and miniature dachshunds?

A mini or miniature dachshund is one that weighs less than 11 lbs. A standard size dachshund is 16-35 lbs.

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DOG FAQ - How much are dachshunds?

It really depends. If the Dachshund dog has papers the price will usually be up in the hundreds. It usually ranges b/t $400-$1400.

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DOG FAQ - What is the lifespan of a dachshund?

The average lifespan of the Dachshund is 12 to 16 years.

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