Dachshunds are natural-born hunters. They are more inclined to chase something they believe to be prey rather than listen when you attempt to call them back. It is possible to improve a Dachshund’s reliability with recall. Teaching them to come when called will help ensure safety, and allow you to walk with them off-leash in certain situations. A Dachshund’s hunting instincts are … [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 … [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 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...]
