Like any breed, Dachshunds are at risk for a number of conditions and diseases.Due to their long bodies and short legs they are most at risk for spinal problems.One of the most common forms is a condition called IVDD (Intervertebral Disk Disease), which is an umbrella term for an abundance of problems.
Vertebrae are the hard [...]
Dachshunds are a naturally feisty breed.Bred to hunt badgers, they had to be tough and clever.That assertive nature should not be allowed to turn against you. You need to be the alpha dog.
Individual dogs will deviate in degree, of course. There are submissive Doxies though fewer than other breeds, on average. Some will try to [...]
vaccines
Vaccines are an essential tool in keeping your Doxie healthy, but a few do carry some risk of allergic reaction. Knowing which are vital and which are optional can help improve your odds of doing good without doing harm.
- Rabies
Rabies vaccine is among the most important for your Dachshund, as it is for any dog.Even [...]
Pet food
Pet food
Despite the sometimes zealous comments of advocates of “natural” Dog food, commercial Dog foods are fine and recommended for your Dachshund. Some of those concerns are well placed, though. A diet that is not too rich and not too lean, full of healthy ingredients is best. But that advice is far too vague [...]
HouseTraining
No Training is more basic for pet owners than that first important lesson: Do it outside!
Teaching your pet to eliminate outside the home, not in it, usually starts between six and eight weeks of age. Dogs as young as four weeks have been started on the program, but at that age they may [...]
Dogs are unique animals because they can immediately become a part of your family.If you have had your dog a long time then you know this is true.The animal and human bond goes back to prehistoric times.
Imagine a prehistoric hunter finding a lost wolf cub in the woods and bringing the animal home to [...]
