Maggie, a 36-year old homemaker, had always wanted a dachshund for her family. What kept her from adopting a pet though was her memory of Bruno, the dachshund her family had had while she was growing up. Bruno, a naughty, cheerful 4-year old, had come down with a severe allergic reaction. His skin grew flaky, […]
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Even though most Dachshunds are the same size as cats, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are always going to get along. Dachshunds are quite stubborn and inquisitive by nature, which sometimes doesn’t suit the introverted personality of a cat. But the saying ‘fighting like cats and dogs’ does not have to be the case when
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An often quoted study at the University of Pennsylvania tested 32 common dog breeds for the likelihood of biting or trying to bite others. To the surprise of many, the results did not place the likely candidates like the Rottweiler or the Pit Bull Terrier at the top of the list of most aggressive breeds.
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When living in an apartment, its important to know whether or not the dog breed you have or are thinking of getting will be comfortable and adaptable to apartment life. In short, dachshunds are wonderful apartment dogs who will generally do just fine within a smaller living space. Ultimately, you need to know the temperament
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