Dachshunds

Signs that a dachshund may be dying include significant lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, and changes in behavior such as withdrawal or disorientation. You might also notice a decrease in mobility or an inability to stand or walk. Other signs include unusual vocalizations, incontinence, or a change in body temperature. If you observe these symptoms, it's important to consult a veterinarian for guidance.

I personally know of one that is a medium -long mix dapple miniature that wont get out of the pool. My grand children have to lock it out of the pool area. This little dog has been in the pool for more than two hours at a time and when it gets ready, it heads for the stairs and bolts out to play in the yard and then right back. I belive that any dog can swim, and that the extent of the swimming depends on how the dog is introduced to playing in the water.

6-8 weeks

Take the dog to the vet as soon as possible.

Dachshunds are one of the longest lived of all breeds of dog, usually surpassing fifteen years of age. Your Dachshund could be considered a senior from ten years onwards.

Unless the Dachshund is brought up from a young age around rabbits, it is unlikely that a Dachshund would get on with rabbits. Dachshunds are hunting dogs, bred to kill badgers and other small mammals. Therefore it would be unwise to introduce a fully grown Dachshund to a rabbit as the Dachshund may try and ''hunt'' it.

== == They usually have a very SMALL arch to their back and it's not perfectly flat. Dachschunds as you know often slink or run like weasels. LOL It is also recommended that you have your Dachschund checked out by the vets at least every year because this breed can have a lot of back problems. Their arch should be level with the rest of their body

The AKC is an abbreviation standing for American Kennel Club which is a breed registry. If the animal is AKC then it is high quality and healthy.

She may be. Females can breed soon after giving birth.

Their markings and their coat.

Yes. It is true that there's a third size dachshund that is not found in the USA.

the poodle! it is the smarted of all dogs. the next smartest dogs are border collies and German shepherds.

yes its totally normal. i had a husky and she had a blue eye and a brownish eye

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I have read piebalds never have blue eyes that it is the double dapples whose eyes are sometimes blue. Do to the white in the coat they lack pigmentation which caused blindness and deafness.

The life span of a dachshund is usually 14-16 years

Before teaching a dog to sit, it should already know and respond to its name. Start the exercise in a quiet room and use a calm voice. Call your dog by its name and show your dog a treat that it loves and have plenty of other treats in your pocket. While the dog is standing show and hold the treat close to the dog's nose and then move it just above its head while moving the treat slowly backwards. The dog should naturally get into the sit position by bending its legs. As its legs are bending say 'sit'. The very second the dog sits, give it the reward and enthusiastically say "Good dog!" and give the dog a petting. If the dog does the wrong thing don't give any reward and don't fret, just try again. Keep this up over time until the dog has mastered the exercise. Then continue the training varying the levels of distraction. Slowly decrease the food rewards and substitute them with enthusiastic "Good dog!" praisings and/or pettings.

Try this technique before the dog's mealtime so it is hungry and eager to work for the reward.

In order to avoid confusion, always use the EXACT same command AFTER the dog's name (for example: Rover, "sit" not Rover, "sit down")

Never fumble around looking for the reward after the dog sits. Have it ready!

Be patient and never get angry. Dogs pick up on these feelings and won't want to practice with you if it's not fun.

It's best NOT to push the dog's rear end to the floor with your hands if you are having trouble. The dog might well associate this with the actual training and wait for you to push its rear end down in the future. If you are having trouble with this technique then an obedience class with other dogs is a great idea.

Yes, ''Dachshund'' is spelt like that.

Miniature Dachshunds can weigh anywhere from to 6 to 10 pounds. Most of it depends on what kind of dog food you feed it. Never let your dachshund get overweight. It will hurt their backs and lead to other health problems in the future. If it gets overweight, feed it less. Dachshunds only need about 1/4 to 1/2 a cup during meal time. A puppy only needs 1/4 a cup a day. Dachshunds are very active dogs. In order for them to stay active, they need to be able to move around as they choose. the recommended food from my vet is Science Diet. It keeps the dog in shape AND it tastes good!! (i tried it myself. it wasn't too bad.) Please keep your little buddy in shape!

The original German dachshunds in the 1600's were larger than the breed is today (weighing between 30 and 40 pounds), with shorter legs than most other breeds, but longer than the legs on the breed today.

Originally, the breed came in straight-legged and crook-legged varieties. Today's modern dachshund is descended from the crook-legged variety. The breed is famous for its use in hunting badgers, but the breed (being bigger than they are today) were also used for rabbit and fox hunting, and for locating wounded deer.