Why choose a dachshund?
Easy Grooming:
Even the long-haired doxies need minimal grooming. I have yet to be
to a groomer with a few of mine. I clip their nails, bathe them and brush
them out in my own home. Every now and again, you want to trim back
the long fur between their paw pads and maybe thin out their coats if
you happen to have a dog with a very thick coat.
Very Intelligent:
Originally bred in Germany in the 1600's to find and hunt badgers,
they have very quick instincts and sharp senses. They do tend to think
they are bigger than they really are and pretty fearless for a small dog.
Don't Need a Lot of Space:
Because of their size, people are able to have very happy dachshunds
in small homes or apartments. I am not saying they do not need
exercise. They LOVE to go on walks and are usually very
entertainingly active for about the first year. After a year they continue
to calm down to wonderful level of pure enjoyment, and okay, plenty of
entertainment still!
Smaller Size = Smaller Cost of Care:
The bigger the dog you choose, the higher the intake of food,
therefore the higher price tag. A miniature dachshund who is being fed
a very high quality dog food, should only be eating around a cup or
less of that food per day. Also, it is less expensive to buy
size-appropriate smaller toys for them and vet bills for a small dog will
be less expensive as well.
Loyalty:
If anyone who has owned a dachshund can describe them in one word,
I think it would be loyal. They are extremely loyal to their loved ones. In
no way am I saying they are aggressively protective, just very loyal.
They know who their owners are and will instinctively want to please
you more so.
Easy Grooming:
Even the long-haired doxies need minimal grooming. I have yet to be
to a groomer with a few of mine. I clip their nails, bathe them and brush
them out in my own home. Every now and again, you want to trim back
the long fur between their paw pads and maybe thin out their coats if
you happen to have a dog with a very thick coat.
Very Intelligent:
Originally bred in Germany in the 1600's to find and hunt badgers,
they have very quick instincts and sharp senses. They do tend to think
they are bigger than they really are and pretty fearless for a small dog.
Don't Need a Lot of Space:
Because of their size, people are able to have very happy dachshunds
in small homes or apartments. I am not saying they do not need
exercise. They LOVE to go on walks and are usually very
entertainingly active for about the first year. After a year they continue
to calm down to wonderful level of pure enjoyment, and okay, plenty of
entertainment still!
Smaller Size = Smaller Cost of Care:
The bigger the dog you choose, the higher the intake of food,
therefore the higher price tag. A miniature dachshund who is being fed
a very high quality dog food, should only be eating around a cup or
less of that food per day. Also, it is less expensive to buy
size-appropriate smaller toys for them and vet bills for a small dog will
be less expensive as well.
Loyalty:
If anyone who has owned a dachshund can describe them in one word,
I think it would be loyal. They are extremely loyal to their loved ones. In
no way am I saying they are aggressively protective, just very loyal.
They know who their owners are and will instinctively want to please
you more so.
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