Most of us wouldn’t dream of trying to climb Mount Everest, and the brave few who do, generally do it once and then limp home to write a book about it. There’s a good reason for this: climbing Mount Everest is so darn difficult. Stairs are to dachshunds what Mount Everest is to people. This […]
Dachshunds: Stairs or No Stairs? Read More »
When you get a dachshund, your life inevitably changes. Yet, as much as we would like to, that doesn’t usually include staying at home all day to cuddle them. Few people are lucky enough to work from home, take their dog to work, or have a relative living close by who can dog sit. For
Leaving Your Dachshund Alone? How Long Is Too Long? Read More »
H.L. Mencken described dachshunds as, “Half-a-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long.” What H. L. Mencken didn’t say is that dachshunds were bred that way to dig into tunnels and hunt underground rodents. Unfortunately, that same body shape is unlikely to make dachshunds Olympic swimming champions. The bottom line is that these Masters of the Underground
Make a Splash – Teach Your Dachshund to Swim Read More »
For most aspects related to caring for dachshunds, if you do a bit of research you will quickly begin to see some consensus among experts and experienced owners. But there is one topic that continues to remain contentious: Should you use a harness or a collar for your dachshund? Even after asking around and probing
Should You Use a Harness or a Collar for Your Dachshund? Read More »
Before getting a dachshund there are a lot of things to consider. Often overlooked by us, and yet one of the more critical aspects in a dachshund’s life, is exercise. If thinking about a doxie as a new addition to your family or you are already the owner of our favorite breed, determine if you
10 Fun Ways to Exercise Your Dachshund and Why You Should Read More »