The Dachshund is a dynamic and affectionate breed. They are bold, proud and can be quite tenacious at times. They enjoy the outdoors and love to play. They like to bark and are mischievous little dogs. Dachshunds are extremely devoted and make wonderful family pets. Their small size makes them ideal for apartment living. A Dachshund is a loyal companion who will love spending time with you. Dachshund dogs are very lively and affectionate. They have an average life span of 12-15 years. The miniature Dachshund weighs approximately 11 pounds and stands a maximum of 14 inches at the shoulder. Although they are friendly, devoted, and lovable, Dachshunds can be rather hard headed at times, especially when it comes to training. Dachshunds are a part of the Hound dog group and are natural hunters. They will easily slip into their hunting role when the opportunity presents itself. Their natural instinct to hunt and track game is not something that can be trained out of them. Therefore, when taking them out for a walk, it is a good idea to always keep the Dachshund on a leash to ensure that he does not chase after a squirrel or other rodents. Dachshunds are extremely sociable dogs and love people, especially their owners. The Dachshund is pretty good with other pets. However, you need to watch this breed as they can be jealous or aggressive with other pets, especially other canines. As far as grooming is concerned, Dachshunds are relatively easy to take care of. Because they are small, compact dogs, they can live virtually anywhere. This makes them ideal for both city and country life. They are perfect for apartments and happily make their home wherever their owner chooses to live. Keep in mind that the Dachshund is a breed that is prone to obesity, so it doesn’t take much for the dog to become overweight so a brisk walk for both owner and pet is beneficial. Our pets love tomatoes, green peppers, and cucumbers as treats, this also helps keep their trim figure without the extra calories.
