While the majority of Dachshunds do not naturally like water, some love to swim, either naturally or after they are taught to like it. Swimming can be great exercise and is an essential safety skill for a Dachshund to have if they are going to participate in water-related activities. Pools and other bodies of water can pose a great risk to Dachshunds if they don’t know how to swim. … [Read more...]
The Size Debate: What is Considered a Small Dog?
There’s an age-old debate about what size is considered a small dog. Confusion tends to swirl around this topic because it can be open for interpretation. There does happen to be a professional opinion on how much a small dog weighs, and we’ll cover that in this article. Not only do we discuss the typical upper limit of weight of a small dog, but we also offer helpful information on how … [Read more...]
Why Are Small Dogs So Aggressive?
It's a common belief that small dogs are aggressive, misbehaved, angry, and are always trying to prove themselves to big dogs by barking, lunging, and sometimes even biting. Collectively, this behavior is often referred to little dog syndrome, small dog syndrome, or a "Napoleon Complex". But is it true? Are small dogs more aggressive? And if so, why? First, What Is Little Dog … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Dachshund Will love Hiking
Believe it or not, most Dachshunds love hiking. That is my experience anyway. I founded a Dachshund club in 2010 to help people get active with theirs and many times a Dachshund has come to our hikes that has never done it before. The owners are shocked how their Doxie takes to hiking right away and how happy it makes them. I've seen many Dachshunds "come alive" on the … [Read more...]
4 Genetic Traits That Make Dachshunds Great Hiking Companions
Hiking with small dogs is becoming more popular and Dachshunds are one of the best small breeds that make great hiking partners. Originally bred to be hunting dogs, their athletic ability and tenacity was bred into them. Dachshunds also have several physical characteristics and traits that allowed them to excel at their job of hunting small animals, like rabbits and badgers, and digging … [Read more...]
Dachshund Owners Answer: 50 Tips to Make Life with Your New Puppy Easier
There is no better way to learn about raising a Dachshund puppy than to ask other Dachshund owners for advice. A few months ago, I asked our Facebook fans for their best tips and advice for getting through the crazy puppy stage. Over 100 people commented with their best puppy-raising advice. I compiled this answers into this article. I tried my best to arrange the comments by topic … [Read more...]
11 Funny Things About Dachshunds Only Owners Will Understand
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 they are a … [Read more...]
10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Dachshunds
When I first got a Dachshund, I knew nothing about them. Today, some people would call me a "fanatic". 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 Hunting Dogs When … [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 didn't … [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 Teacup (or Toy) Dachshund?
UPDATED: MARCH 22, 2020 I heard of this thing called a "toy" Dachshund for the first time last week. Soon after that, I saw someone asking about a "teacup" Dachshund. I admit I was a bit taken aback by this reference 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". I thought, "What … [Read more...]
21 Things About Dachshunds Every Owner Should Know
Updated: October 19, 2020 Whether you are a first-time Dachshund owner, haven't owned one in a long time, or are thinking of getting one, you'll definitely want to know these 21 important things about Dachshunds. My First Dachshund I became a Dachshund owner kind of by accident. I mean I CHOSE to adopt my first Dachshund Chester but he was not a breed of dog I had ever considered … [Read more...]
