Dachshunds

Not necessarily, although it can be. The dominant trait depends upon the breed of the dog. Golden Retrievers are dominant to have long hair, while Labradors are dominant to have smooth hair.

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hello dachshunds Chihuahuas and puggles are my fav dogs

From experience, my dachshund and others I know don't howl. Beagles often do, but dachshunds usually just bark.

It should weigh about 8-9 pounds. I've got a weiner dog too and all she wants to do is relax outside in the sun.

Take care of that dog! ;)

they dont need alot but they just need exersize so they dont have bone problems

No, they are actually pretty adorable with their short legs and long body especially when they walk! But it all depends what breed of dog you prefer most.

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The bulging disc could... The degenerative back changes are a result of long-time wear & tear [normal use]...

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One spinal problem Dachshunds are especially prone to is called disc disease. Disc disease is most likely to occur if you let your Dachshund jump on and off of the furniture all the time. This happens because the discs in their spinal column degenerate, and causes them pain.

Like humans at any age there is always a risk factor and the elderly and older pets are at higher risk, but I've owned a lot of small dogs and my Cookie (long-haired daschund) was 14 and had surgery done on her back and she was just fine. The vets know exactly what proportions of anesthetic to give your pet and the risk is low. If your pet really needs the surgery then please take the risk. If it's something simple then don't risk it.

Yes, it will

Dachshunds are one of the longest lived breeds of dog in the World. The World's oldest living dog is a 22 year old Dachshund. Standard Dachshunds should live for over 10 years, and Miniatures should live over 15 years.

Calcium buildup is called "Arthritis" and cannot be cured... The worst arthritis involving the spine is when there is enough buildup to cause "impingement" of the spinal cord, otherwise known as "stenosis"... Usually noted in older individuals, it can be as a result of trauma [fall, herniated disc, scoliosis, etc]. The "stenosis" occurs in about 80% of older folks and rarely goes on to cause medical problems such as paraplegia (weakness & loss of sensation) [lower extremities affected] or all extremities, called quadriplegia... resulting in partial to complete paralysis/loss of sensation... Understand this... Arthritis is a normal action by the body to buildup or strengthen a bony joint to prevent wear & tear of that joint... The body is unable to manufacture new cartilage, so what ends up happening is regular bone builds up, narrowing the joint space [in general terms], and spinal cord compression when in the spine.. If there IS impingement of the spinal cord as diagnosed by MRI, additional tests are required: CT milligram to get a better "feel" for how much spinal cord impingement [compression] of the cord, and Electromylography [EMG's and Nerve conduction studies] of the extremities to see if there is actual cord damage... If so, surgery is absolutely necessary to "free up" the bony entrapment of the nerves affected to prevent further nerve damage... Remember... IF there is evidence of increasing weakness,[neck: dropping things, loss of sensitivity in your hands, muscle waisting of the arm(s) & hands... lower spine: increasing weakness of the legs, loss of feeling, muscle waisting on buttocks/legs/feet, etc] then you need to see a neurosurgeon or orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery ASAP... Good answer above, the calcium deposits that occur on the spine are a natural part of the aging process, they are also called bone-spurs. Most people in their 40's and 50's will have some bone-spurs if an X-Ray is taken, most are symptom free, but as noted above can cause nerve root compression or spinal cord compression. Much back pain in those with arthritis is due to degenerative arthritis of the articular facets (small joints on either side of the spine that allow vertebrae to move against the vertebrae above and below). No cure for bone-spurs, but must be treated surgically if causing compression or impingement on surrounding tissues.

For this question, many people have a different opinion. Most veterinarians will say that Dog's should be spayed before their first season, but once they have reached physical maturity (about 6 months old). I had my female Longhaired Miniature Dachshund spayed at 8 months old, but consult your vet. Do not take her to be spayed before she is 6 months old as this can cause urinary incontinence. Any age after this is fine.

If there are any in your area, veterinarian's offices are the BEST place to ask. Make a few phone calls and see if any of them have breeders as clients.

As in, falling from the sky and jumping in puddles and going swimming? If so, that depends on your Dachshund. Some like it, some don't. My Dachshunds don't like bring rained on. To drink, then yes, all Dachshunds will like water.

It lives for 9999999999.9 years

Trauma is a common cause of spinal epidural hematoma. Non-trauma causes include anticoagulant therapy, hemophilia, liver disease, aspirin use, systemic lupus erythematosus.

The word "Dachshund" is German and means badger and dog.

More than likely, it is teething pain associated with erupting 6 year molars. Those teeth will appear behind his last baby molars, and he does not have to lose any baby teeth before they come in. This pain can come and go for several weeks before the teeth finally come into the mouth.

Sometimes children's Tylenol or Advil can ease the teething pain.

Typically, the first teeth to get loose and come out will be the central incisors located in the middle of the lower jaw. There can be some pain associated with this growth process.

If in doubt, just have your family dentist take quick peek in the mouth. This can be diagnosed in about two seconds.

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Its really easy. Go on the internet and type in "Lab daschund mix pics" They will pop up! :)

I used Epi-Smoothe on my dog. She has some spots where her fur is falling out