What traits make a Dachshund unique? Why are Dachshund owners so nutty about the breed? Dachshunds are special little dogs with addicting personalities. They're cute and full of attitude. Most Dachshund owners say things like: "Once I owned a Dachshund, I could never go back." "You don't own a Dachshund, they own you." "My Dachshund has me very well trained." "A Dachshund thinks … [Read more...]
10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Dachshunds
When I first got a Dachshund, I knew nothing about them. Now some people would call me a "fanatic" I suppose. Between doing research for my blog, and via my friends in the Dachshund club that I run, I have probably learned most of what there is to know about wiener dogs. I thought I'd share a few fun facts and things that surprise most people when I tell them. 1) Dachshunds Are … [Read more...]
10 Hilarious and True Dachshund Memes That Will Totally Make Your Day
Dachshunds are unique dogs - cute and full of attitude. If you're a Dachshund owner, you get it because you live with them every day. So you'll think these are funny. If you are thinking of getting one, these cute and funny dachshund memes will give you a taste of what it will be like to have one in your life. Either way, these memes may teach you something about the Dachshund that you … [Read more...]
WEIner vs. WIEner and Other Nicknames for a Dachshund
Once upon a time, a girl (me) inherited a little funny shaped dog from a roommate. I decided I should learn all I could about the Dachshund breed and that started my obsession. Since that day, I've learned that people also call Dachshund by alternate names including wiener dog, weiner dog (a misspelling of the word very common in the Dachshund community), dotson dog, doxin dogs, doxie, daschie … [Read more...]
What Is a Toy Dachshund?
I heard of this thing called a "toy" Dachshund last week. I admit I was a bit taken aback by this categorization but, ultimately, dismissed it. However, a reader left a comment to one of my articles the other day and said she wants her next Dachshund to be a "Toy". What is a toy Dachshund?? It seemed like this term was spreading like wildfire so I wanted to get to the bottom of it. I've been … [Read more...]
21 Things About Dachshunds Every Owner Should Know
I didn't necessarily choose to become a Dachshund owner. I mean I CHOSE to adopt Chester but I had no idea about Dachshunds, and a Dachshunds temperament, when he came into my life. I was a clueless Dachshund owner for years. I only had one, and didn't know anyone who had one, so I had nothing to compare him to. But I've become pretty knowledgeable over the years. I started reading … [Read more...]
