I Love my
Dachshund
Not human bean, more than a human been!
Sports
Dachshunds are very popular breeds for competition. In fact, the Weiner Nationals are extremely popular Dachshund races. In addition, many Dachshunds participate in earth dog trials, competitions for dogs to track and locate artificial bait or caged live mice. Because this breed is a scent hound, they also often compete in scent tracking events. The Dachshund Club of America holds a national scent tracking championship each year for the best trackers in this breed.
Run Dachshund,
run,run...
Some people train and enter their dachshund to compete in dachshund racing, such as the Wiener Nationals. Several races across the country routinely draw several thousand attendees, including races in Buda, Texas; Davis, California; Los Alamitos, California; Findlay, Ohio; Oklahoma City, OK; Kansas City, KS; Palo Alto, California; and Shakopee, MN. Despite the popularity of these events, the Dachshund Club of America opposes "wiener racing", as many greyhound tracks use the events to draw large crowds to their facilities. The DCA also is worried about potential injuries to dogs, due to their predisposition to back injuries.
Another favorite sport is earth dog trials, in which dachshunds enter
tunnels with dead ends and obstacles attempting to locate an artificial
bait or live but caged and protected mice. Dachshunds, being true scent
hounds, also compete in scent tracking events, with a national
championship sponsored every year by the DCA.
Dachshunds like to move, exercise, and use their natural athletic
ability, so if you’re a sedentary person, you’ll have to work to make
sure that your Dachshund
gets enough exercise. A Dachshund that doesn’t get enough exercise is
almost certain to cause trouble; he’s got to get out all that energy
somehow.
Dachshunds probably shouldn’t engage in certain activities too often. If
a sport or activity involves running around sharp corners at high speed,
shaking the neck
(like in a boisterous game of tug of war), jumping down from high
places, or racing up and down steep stairs, discourage your Dachshund
from getting too rowdy. You want to keep his back in good shape.
They’re excellent runners, and some really enjoy jumping up to catch a ball (or grab your dinner off that low counter). Let your Dachshund refine his natural athletic abilities by playing active games. Throw a Frisbee and let him chase it. Set up an obstacle course and let him maneuver through it to find a favorite toy, ball, or food treat. And don’t forget the all-important walk . Your Dachshund loves to be on the move, and when your daily exercise is over, he’ll be more than happy to relax, kick back, and allow you to pet him to sleep.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that your Dachshund can’t compete in
athletic activities, such as obedience and agility competitions, and in
areas of competition reserved for Dachshunds, such as field and den
trials. Dachshunds have achieved the highest obedience titles, which
takes tremendous athletic ability. And although Dachshunds aren’t
typically thought of as the most agile breed, they can and do
participate in agility competition as well — if jumps are
adjusted for height. Your local dog club may have other events your
Dachshund can participate in. If you think organized athletics would be
fun, and your Dachshund enjoys that kind of thing, go for it.
