Dachshunds might be tiny at size but their hearth is as big as anyone! Dachshunds are the 13th most popular pet dog in the United States and they are fighting off some pretty impressive competition. Sausage dogs are very friendly, loving, intelligent, devoted, and cute. In simple terms, they are everything you could ask for in a pet dog.
But is that everything there is to dachshunds? Definitely no. In this article, we are going to discuss everything there is to know about dachshund puppies.
Fun Facts about the Dachshund
• Size
The dachshund is a very small dog. The biggest height it reaches is around 8 to 9 inches and it weighs no more than 16 and 32 pounds for the standard breed. There are miniature versions of this cute breed and they reach even smaller heights between 5 and 6 inches and 11 pounds or under.
• Characteristics
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The dachshund, as we mentioned, is a very small breed of dog that is best known for its long body and short legs. They might be short but they are full of confidence and the way they move certainly tells us that. The dachshund predominantly comes in three coat types. We have smooth, wirehaired, and long-haired dachshunds. For color, the most popular is a light tan and black with brown markings, but they can also be found in multiple color combinations.
• Temperament
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According to zoeysdoxies.com, dachshund puppies are quite mighty in spirit. They might be small but they can bark quite loud. Their size makes them quite noisy and they tend to keep their nose to the ground. They are pretty impressive watchdogs as well. Dachshunds are quite vigilant and their confidence makes them super-tiny hunters. They are so brave that they can get into some sticky, unflavored, situations where they would question their decisions twice if they could.
• Health Needs and Grooming Tips
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Dachshunds are very healthy dogs, however, they can have back disc issues due to their long frame. Dachshund owners should not make their dogs fat and should be prevented from jumping onto furniture. To finish off the health needs, dachshunds have been found to have ear infections.
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As for the grooming tips, they require minimal bathing and grooming as puppies. However, grooming and bathing solely depends on the type of coat they have. As they get older, dachshunds will develop different grooming needs. The least smelly coat type is the smooth-coated dachshund. All grooming and bathing needs smooth-coated dachshunds have is just a quick towel wipe. Long-haired coat types require frequent brushing and wirehaired dachshunds need to get handstripped a few times a year.
• Training
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As for training, dachshunds are fiercely independent and will disagree with you in certain situations. But putting all that aside, these little Weiner dogs love affection, so make sure to employ a positive and reward-based training system in order to get the most out of it. Doxie dogs tend to have a hard time focusing due to their keep sense of smell and might wander off investigating the smell sometimes. As puppies, dachshunds thrive in a loving and socializing environment.
