I Love my
Dachshund
Not human bean, more than a human been!
The long and short
Dachshund (German, “badger dog”), breed of hunting dog (classified in
the hound group) having short legs, a long body, and long ears.
Originally developed in Germany, dachshunds were used to drive badgers
from their holes, which the dogs could enter because of their short
legs. Seldom used for hunting today, dachshunds are valued as pets for
their bravery and good disposition. They have short hair, are tan or tan
and black, and have hound-like heads. Dachshunds are very popular in the US, ranking 6th
in terms of
the number registered with the AKC. This breed has become synonymous with
Germany. In fact, they are so closely associated with this country, that
a Dachshund was the official mascot for the 1972 Summer Olympics, held
in Germany.
Why I Love My Dachshund:
- Dachshunds are playful, fun dogs.
- In fact, they can be much more loyal than other kinds of dogs.
- Dachshunds have deep and tender eyes, and that dachshunds have many facial expressions and dachshunds can communicate just with the look on their faces.
- Dachshund is generally an energetic dog, a healthy Dachshund can live as long as 16 years.
- Ideal pet for many homes, including those with children with appropriate supervision.
- The Dachshund is clever, lively, courageous with lovable and dependable temperament.
- They are eager hunters.
- They have an intelligent expression and carry themselves
proudly.
"A dog has no use for fancy cars..or big homes or designer
clothes. A waterlogged stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if
you are rich or poor..clever or dull, smart or dumb.
Give them your heart and he'll give you his.
Haw many people can make you say that above?
How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special?
How many people can make you feel...extraordinary?"
from the movie: "Marley & Me"
Small but with big soul
Dachshunds
are referred to by many different names: wiener dog, frankfurter, German
sausage dog or hot dog. Some people spell their name dachshunds, others
spell it doxsunds, but the correct spelling is dachshund, which is
German for badger dog, except the name for this special breed in Germany
is a Teckel in Northern Germany, and a Dackel in Southern Germany.
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, or chase
small animals such as birds, squirrels, or lizards. 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.
Depending on which Dachshund you have, some will need more grooming than
others. The Smooth will be easier to brush and bathe. The Longhaired
will need brushing more often, and the Wirehaired may need some trimming
that could be done by a professional groomer.
Good friend
Dachshunds are manipulative, independent dogs that given the opportunity will win the hearts of anyone.
