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Dachshund Illnesses And Cure Tips

  You feel that you have been taking good care of your Dachshund since the day he entered your door. But despite your best efforts to ensure his health, sickness will always find its way to invade your dog’s life. Some of these illnesses are common and curable. But these common and curable illnesses can [...] Read more

Dachshund – the Facts Every Owner of This Dog Breed Should Know

Dachshund (pronounced DAK sund) originated in Germany, during the 18th and 19th centuries, to hunt badgers. In fact, Dachshund means, ‘badger dog’ in German. Their unique size and shape made them the perfect hunting dog. Their small legs allowed them to burrow into the ground and their narrow bodies made it easy for them to [...] Read more

How to Care for a Dachshund

The dachshund breed is a proud and loyal breed. They make great pets for people who live in small spaces and desire a relatively low maintenance breed. A dachshund’s life span is approximately 12-15 years so you’ll need to follow the steps below to ensure you’re taking proper care of your dachshund.   Step 1: Take [...] Read more

Dachshund Breed Information

DogBarkings.com DESCRIPTION The Dachshund, or ´Sausage Dog,´ as it is also known, comes in three sizes, all displaying the characteristic short legs and elongated body of the breed.  The American Kennel Club recognises two of the types, the standard sized Dachshund and the miniature, whilst European Kennel Club´s also recognise a smaller Toy Read more
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More on Dachshund

Almost a century back the Dachshund was first recognized by the AKC.  Actually the North American culture embraced this breed and invariably this breed occupies a position in the top 5 registered breeds.  It belongs to the family of hounds and stands apart from the other breeds with its small and long body, a sharp [...] Read more
Category: Dachshund, General