Yes, provided they are brought up with them from puppyhood. As with all breeds of dog, you should never leave one alone with a child. Provided you supervise your children with the puppy, your Wire Dachshund will become a great friend to your children, and will enjoy joining in some of their games. They make excellent family dogs. The standard size is more suitable for life with very young children, than the smaller miniature dachshund.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
TRAINING
Well-trained dachshunds are truly a joy. Untrained dachshunds can be a nightmare. If you fall in love with the latter, you know what it mean, but there's still hope, no matter how old your old dog's tricks are. Find how to train that unruly dachshund so he'll have good manners and be a good, life-long companion. Training a dachshund requires a fair bit of patience, firmness and consistency. There are exercises that will teach your dog what it should know to share your home and survive.
Dachshund - Dog Lover
Saturday, June 20, 2009
FEEDING
A puppy should be fed small portions frequently. A young puppy's activity level is high and you will want to be sure it eats enough to properly develop and steadily gain weight.
Rule of Thumb when feeding your Dachshund:
Feed 3 times a day until it reaches 3 months of age Note: a young puppy will not over eat they eat till they are full and stop.
Between the ages of 3 to 6 months, feed the puppy 2 meals a day, with slightly larger portions. If your puppy at this stage is very small 4 lbs or under continue feeding 3 times a day.
After 6 months, there should be 2 meals a day.
At one year of age, there should be only one meal. Some dry biscuits in the morning and evening if it is having only one meal per day is acceptable.
Once the Dachshund becomes an adult, please keep in mind it does not require as much food as it did as a puppy. Obesity can be a problem if food portions are not monitored closely. When your dog is a year old, you may decide to feed it in the evenings when your family has its meal. Another method is to divide the your dog's meal into 2 smaller portions, one given in the morning and one at night.
Dachshund - Dog Lover
Rule of Thumb when feeding your Dachshund:
Feed 3 times a day until it reaches 3 months of age Note: a young puppy will not over eat they eat till they are full and stop.
Between the ages of 3 to 6 months, feed the puppy 2 meals a day, with slightly larger portions. If your puppy at this stage is very small 4 lbs or under continue feeding 3 times a day.
After 6 months, there should be 2 meals a day.
At one year of age, there should be only one meal. Some dry biscuits in the morning and evening if it is having only one meal per day is acceptable.
Once the Dachshund becomes an adult, please keep in mind it does not require as much food as it did as a puppy. Obesity can be a problem if food portions are not monitored closely. When your dog is a year old, you may decide to feed it in the evenings when your family has its meal. Another method is to divide the your dog's meal into 2 smaller portions, one given in the morning and one at night.
Dachshund - Dog Lover
Thursday, June 18, 2009
HEALTH INFORMATION
Dachshunds are prone to three main health concerns. The main one is back problems with degenerative disks, and are highly prone to paralysis from injury and from bad breeding. Barring any accidents, if a dachshund passes it’s sixth year with no back troubles, chances are it will not develop it.
The second thing they are prone to is seizures. The seizures range from mild to severe and some require medication to help control.
The third thing that they are prone to is mammary tumors – both males and females can get this. The only known preventative is to have your dachshund spayed or neutered prior to their first heat cycle for females, and at age 6 months for males.
This will reduce the risk of mammary cancer and tumors by 98%. A further brief note on health issues is heart-worms. This is fast becoming one of the leading killers of all dogs, not just the dachshunds, and is totally preventable with heart worm preventative such as Heart Guard.
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The second thing they are prone to is seizures. The seizures range from mild to severe and some require medication to help control.
The third thing that they are prone to is mammary tumors – both males and females can get this. The only known preventative is to have your dachshund spayed or neutered prior to their first heat cycle for females, and at age 6 months for males.
This will reduce the risk of mammary cancer and tumors by 98%. A further brief note on health issues is heart-worms. This is fast becoming one of the leading killers of all dogs, not just the dachshunds, and is totally preventable with heart worm preventative such as Heart Guard.
Dachshund - Dog Lover
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
TEMPERAMENT
Dachshunds are playful, fun dogs, known for their propensity to chase small animals, birds and tennis balls with great determination and ferocity. Many dachshunds are strong-headed or stubborn, making them a challenge to train. Dachshunds may dig holes in the garden. They have a particularly loud bark, making dachshunds good watchdogs. Dachshunds are known for their devotion and loyalty to their owners, though they can be standoffish towards strangers. If left alone many dachshunds will whine until they have companionship. Some dachshunds are prone to separation anxiety and may chew objects in the house to relieve stress.
According to the American Kennel Club’s breed standards, "the dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. The dachshund's current AKC ranking is 6. Any display of shyness is a serious fault. Their temperament and body language give the impression that they do not know or care about their relatively small size. Like many small hunting dogs, they will challenge a larger dog. Indulged dachshunds may become snappy.
Dachshund - Dog Lover
According to the American Kennel Club’s breed standards, "the dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. The dachshund's current AKC ranking is 6. Any display of shyness is a serious fault. Their temperament and body language give the impression that they do not know or care about their relatively small size. Like many small hunting dogs, they will challenge a larger dog. Indulged dachshunds may become snappy.Dachshund - Dog Lover
Sunday, June 7, 2009
GROOMING
Grooming is important for the overall health and good looks of dachshunds. Dachshund grooming generally includes brushing out the coat, bathing, and giving special attention to its eyes, feet and skin. Grooming techniques and methods vary according to the different coats of dachshunds - shorthaired, wire-haired and longhaired.
Short-haired coats can be easily groomed with the help of a damp cloth. But fawn and chocolate colored, short-haired dachshunds have greater chances for skin burn if exposed to sunlight. Applying sunscreen with mink oil is effective for short-haired pets with skin problems. It is a big challenge to keep wire-haired dachshunds looking their best. This variety of dachshund is required to strip its coat at least 2 - 3 times a year. They also need a thorough brushing each week.
Grooming a long-haired dachshund also requires some expertise and skill. It is always advisable to seek the assistance of a professional to groom long-haired dachshunds. Long-haired dachshunds have to be blow-dried after bathing. They should be properly brushed, trimmed and clipped to maintain a shiny, longhaired coat. A comb or a brush with soft bristles can be used to untangle knots.
Problems like bald spots, bump, and swelling affecting dachshunds must be immediately brought to the attention of a veterinarian, as these signs may be symptoms of some kind of disease. Special attention must also be given to the ears, nails and teeth.
A soft, moist towel can be used to clean and remove earwax. Nails should be trimmed at least once a week to prevent digging in your garden. Cleaning teeth includes an oral examination, root scaling, root planning, polishing, and supragingival plaque and tartar removal using hand instruments. Proper treatment for worm infestations is also a part of dachshund grooming.
In the US, there are a lot number of dachshund grooming salons offering state of the art facilities for all your pet's grooming needs, from hair cuts and exotic styling to pedicures and skin care.
Dachshund - Dog Lover
Short-haired coats can be easily groomed with the help of a damp cloth. But fawn and chocolate colored, short-haired dachshunds have greater chances for skin burn if exposed to sunlight. Applying sunscreen with mink oil is effective for short-haired pets with skin problems. It is a big challenge to keep wire-haired dachshunds looking their best. This variety of dachshund is required to strip its coat at least 2 - 3 times a year. They also need a thorough brushing each week.
Grooming a long-haired dachshund also requires some expertise and skill. It is always advisable to seek the assistance of a professional to groom long-haired dachshunds. Long-haired dachshunds have to be blow-dried after bathing. They should be properly brushed, trimmed and clipped to maintain a shiny, longhaired coat. A comb or a brush with soft bristles can be used to untangle knots.
Problems like bald spots, bump, and swelling affecting dachshunds must be immediately brought to the attention of a veterinarian, as these signs may be symptoms of some kind of disease. Special attention must also be given to the ears, nails and teeth.
A soft, moist towel can be used to clean and remove earwax. Nails should be trimmed at least once a week to prevent digging in your garden. Cleaning teeth includes an oral examination, root scaling, root planning, polishing, and supragingival plaque and tartar removal using hand instruments. Proper treatment for worm infestations is also a part of dachshund grooming.
In the US, there are a lot number of dachshund grooming salons offering state of the art facilities for all your pet's grooming needs, from hair cuts and exotic styling to pedicures and skin care.
Dachshund - Dog Lover
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