Hi Joyce. Gretel coughs sometimes too if she drinks too much water too fast. My dashound chokes when drinking water.. Thanks for the tip Mary. The ice cubes probably slow down how much your pup is able to swallow at once. I have a very stubborn double dapple. There is no stopping him from what he wants. He was so fat at one point I had to put him on a diet. He is difficult to train, but when we are consistent he does much better.
I had had him over 8 years…he was a percent Heinz 57…I missed him so…. I fell in love with him…. I love that…. I was very sad last week and walked n my home and just cried…he laid his head on my lap and used those little legs to get to my face and licked my tears away….
I promise to keep you posted…. Thank you for giving Gus such a good life. Dachshunds are very social so not giving them the attention they crave can make them act out often. Again, thanks for loving him. I have a double dapple. She is healthy and 14 years old. I love her so much. But my friend adopted a litter mate of my little Kaya, and he is deaf and almost blind. Another litter mate was adopted and returned for being blind. So be careful and adopt from responsible breeders or better yet, check the shelters.
Yes, good advice. My little dachshunds is not socialized and he is 4yrs old. Is he too old to they and make him less aggressive with other dogs and children? Hi Robin. Although your pup may never be as-well adjusted as if socialization had occurred within the first 6 months, the trainer should be able to help you make progress.
Gretel was 11 months old when she came to live with me and had very little socialization. She was so anxious, she was on Prozac. I had a double dapple, silver dapple. Adn rare. You just have to be careful about giving dogs a lot of bread. It expands in the bellies. Not only is it bad to give them bread, but also food with too much fat. I would love for my pup to sleep with me, but when she was younger like 8 was she would mess in my bed.
I put her in the bathroom because of that. I put 2 pee pads down and her a bed in there. Hi Janice. The only way you will know for sure is to try.
My longhair standard Dachshund, Dodger, got 4 trucks titles: novice, intermediate, advanced, and expert. He also did agility including 12 weave poles. He was the first dog I ever really trained and I used a clicker. He just turned 14 and is losing his sight, but still caught a rabbit this summer. Keep training and loving your pup! Way to go Dodger! I now have a sweet girl via rescue.
Some barking but nothing extreme. However she has become obsessed with rabbits. When she sees a rabbit she shakes from head to toe and cries loudly. When this happens I let her out to run the yard. Any advise or should I not worry about her? I feel bad that she becomes so upset. That will discourage her obsession.
The only real reason it matters is because rabbits look like cats and other vermin so eventually she may get very amped up and uncontrollable any time he sees those things out in the world. Another idea is to enroll her in something like lure coursing, barn hunt, Earthdog, or nosework so she can use her natural instincts, get some satisfaction out of it, and burn some energy. My Gretel calmed down a lot when she turned 4. Welcome to the world of Doxies!
I think enrolling her in a class where she could use those strong instincts would be great for her. Thank you for your suggestions. I have two doxies one is Lucy the other Linus.
My dogs are twins as well. Lucy is very independent while Linus is less and relies on Lucy. Lucy is the protector. She is very smart so is he but he is more reserved and fragile.
Lucy follows me everywhere. Learns in an instant and yes they have a great sent. But they are not stubborn as a matter of fact they both behave very nicely and do not bark at the door bell ringing or people coming in. Lucy will bark at other dogs when taking a walk. Linus on the other hand does not like walks. They are supper loving and loyal and Lucy is particularly very fund of me while Linus can be shared between my daughter my grandson and I.
Their training was not bad considering I have a miniature female pitcher who was older when they came to our home and she is the leader and has helped with training.
However when I tend to not take Lucy out on trips with me she may decide to have an accident????. They are loving the best I have ever had besides my min pincher. I just got a mini. This is the first dachshund I have ever owned and he was given as a gift…no research.
I was wondering what you thought about raising them with rabbits. I know they would typically hunt them, but these are pets that live in the back yard. I have successfully raised my Jacks around them with no problem. My little guy is only 6 weeks old and I have been taking him out regularly to spend time with the rabbits. The rabbits are and will be much bigger than he is. Do the rabbits stand a chance or should I keep the separate?
Hi Jackie. In my experience, there are always exceptions to the rule. I would be careful though. No matter how much training a dog has, their primitive instincts can take over. Welcome new doxy owner. I have had three doxies, the first two are deceased now and lived wonderful healthy lives. The third is my only baby now, now 4 yrs old, and a typical doxy. I have always wanted a red doxy and maybe someday I will have one. For you, enjoy your doxy, and learn from all those people who offer you advice about doxies.
I have a wirehaired doxie named dodger too…I love him. He is nine and still acts like a pup when we play. So glad I found this discussion…feels like family.
Doxie lovers united. I have a wire hair also, almost 5. What a funny, loving, devoted dog. Hello everyone.. I just adopted my first dashound ever..
He is also starting to bark at people in my apartment complex which is not good since I live in a senior building..
Hi Quita. A short-term solution might be a belly band that covers his pee pee. Good luck on the barking. I have 2 chiweenies and 1 dapple Dachshund. I love Them all. If you are looking for a Dachshund, but concerned about the back problems maybe look for one that is a mixed designer breeds.
I could Have a house full of them. The most difficult thing about them that I have found is the house training. My Full Dachshund is still a puppy and I am Trying the puppy pads this time. He has been pretty good about using them but occasionally he will still find a rug to pee on. The 2 chiweenies were difficult to house train as well. They are 3 years old and still have accidents. I have Found that the chiweenies are a little bit more aggressive with strangers than what I have Seen from other Dachshunds.
They are very protective of us, but they do eventually warm up to people and especially if someone were to sit on our couch, they would be right in their lap wanting their belly rubbed.
Actually, the length of the back has little to do with IVDD and back issues. IVDD is a genetic disease that is inherited from a parent. Some breeds are more prone to it than others: Dachshunds are 1 and French Bulldogs get it pretty frequently but I also know some Chihuahuas with it. As to mixed breeds, I love purebred Dachshunds but have definitely developed a love for mixes too. I think my favorites are Chiweenies and Dachshund-terrier mixes.
Hey jess, loved this article and can relate to most of the points! I wondered what you take is on letting dachshunds off their leesh? But on other occasions, he looks back constantly to check I am still close by. I think he tends to run off when he recognises the route and makes to find his own way home.
Even if that means running out into a busy road!!! Fairly inconsistent behaviour.. Those that do can be extended off-leash principles. They are not humans and just learn to accept a leash if we choose.
With a cliff on one side and water on the other, there are only two ways she can go — toward me or away from me. Thanks Jess. Very informative, and I can confirm almost all of what you said. Particularly I liked that you qualified things by pointing at that not all of these apply to each Dachshund.
For example, none of my three are diggers. I do believe they have barked once or twice though. Keep up the good work.
Now, barkers? We just moved to a new house about 2 months ago, and my neighbors have given us a lot of latitude as far as our two dachshunds barking is concerned. But we get tired of it too. At our old house we had high, block walls so my dogs could never see where scary noises came from, and they barked a lot. Now our new house has chain link fencing and very close houses.
They barked at literally everything the first two weeks, until they made the associations of noises to things. However, they still barked at all the neighbors, and every time they did I had to shush them. They got so good at timing the barking with how long it took me to get outside, stop barking, and resume as soon as I went back in the house. Today we got vibrating dog collars to get them to stop.
It only took about 2 times and they figured it out. One of our dogs is so smart and manipulative. He finally figured out her game and quit giving them to her. So she still bosses me around!
It was actually kind of cute. Ah, some of these make so much sense! I think Alfie is part dachshund, and he does many of these things! I have a friend that has a Doxie mix. So many thing she does are similar. I wonder if Doxie traits are dominant? This was a great article! I started out with 1 and soon very much realized she was not going to survive being alone while i was work… even with coming home at lunch…..
Now for the record my dachshunds are not pure, their mother was a beagle and their father was a miniature dachshund. Chester survived for 8 years without another dog around.
I know I can find him at the next available human hand though. I am glad your pups keep each other company. A Beagle-Dachshund mix must be interesting — both in look and temperament.
I am currently on dachshund number 4. I am a vet tech so mine have all came from clinics with stories attached. All have been barkers, the current one does most of her barking in the yard at least. All have also been landscapers, Penny Lane my current has managed to catch a couple ground squirrels with her digging.
I have given up on crate pads and dog beds, instead I buy inexpensive fleece blankets or remnants at the fabric store. Beds were just being eaten too often, and they seem to like arranging and covering themselves better.
I have discovered that Penny is very easily trained in the right circumstances. She steals cat food, and cleans the litter box, I know I am surprised also lol. As my cats have aged I can not have things up out of dachshund reach anymore. I am currently using a Pawsaway Zone alarm. I have added a second base by the front door, and now people can actually get inside before the dogs demand attention. It would be a dream at my house if Chester and Gretel actually let people get in the door before they went nuts on them and demanded attention.
I have had doxies for 50 years. I cannot be happy without at least one. All of what you said is soooo true. I love the breed and have friends that have them and are the same way. My present boy is number 7 for me. I lost my little girl 2 months ago at 17 and a half. All have lived at least 13 years. I am sorry for your loss. Chester is 13 now. He seems to be going strong. Right now I have Chester and Gretel, someday it will be Gretel and another Doxie, then it will be Doxie number 3 with Doxie number 4, and so on.
I recently had to put down my doxie, whom I loved with all my heart. He was They had to put in a catheter every four hours and it took 3 adults to hold him down while they did it. We talked, and sat in the sun for about a half an hour, when the vet assistant came out to put another catheter in him, I said NO, never again. Then I said, give him the injection.
He was my third doxie and I never want another due to having to do the same thing, but I miss him so much, any suggestions? Hi Liz. How heartbreaking. As with any loss and grief, it gets better with time.
Several of them swore that each time would be their last Dachshund. The need for that companionship, and the hope of giving a pup a loving home, will start to outweigh your grief. When that time does come, you have several options. You can consider a Dachshund mix. IVDD is a genetic disease that is most likely to afflict Dachshunds.
Although some other breeds can get it, it is less common in those breeds I would advise staying away from a french Bulldog though — I know several of those that suffer from IVDD. You could also just go with another breed all together.
I have my baby Dashound of 6 years old and now his daughter of 11 months old who looks like his twin. I am on my fourth and fifth daschounds. I have had to put down two them. Baron lived for He was very uncomfortable at the end so I put him down. I stayed with him until the end and I was the last thing he saw before he left.
Schultz live to be almost He was deaf and blind when I had to put him down. They both lived great lives with lots of love. I now have Frankie and Johnny ages six and four. Take some time to grieve and perhaps you will find yourself wanting another. I did!! I just lost my doxie of 13 years.
He was there for me thru good and bad. He died at home with me. Hopefully time will help me. But I rescued another doxie from the humane society. She has heartworms and is being treated for them. Almost three months ago, I watched my dachshund drowned. I jumped into the lake where he used to swim everyday when I noticed something was wrong and he was struggling.
Unfortunately, I did not get to him on time and I saw him disappearing into the lake. His name was Leopold and he was only six and a half. The pain was unbearable. I could not stop seeing him drowning in my head and I felt super guilty. This dog was everything to me. He was only three months old when I adopted him.
He plaid an essential part in my life. Without him, I feel lonely and empty. I have another Dachshund who I deeply love too but without Leopold both of us feel lost. Corrine, that is so heartbreaking. I hope your heart is able to heal with time. My Winnie is going to be 20 years old on September 2nd. She is still active and catches anything that moves in my back yard. All my doxies have been deer stalkers and deer chasers.
It seems they like to stalk deer. Winnie has even gone after a bear in the yard. The funniest is watching her try to catch Sand Hill Cranes. I keep asking her what she would do with one if she catch it! I meant to mention cats. When she passed away we thought Pepper was going to die of a broken heart. He was so happy when we brought home Bella.
She used to tease him unmercifully but he love it. Arnold, our blind 4 year old, has two cats, Bella and Lilah. He loves Lilah. I love that your Doxie loves kitties! I think Gretel would do better than Chester. Some day we may just go for it and take any precautions we need to to keep the kitty safe. Who knows… it may work out better than we think. Make sure the cat s have plenty of high places where they can get away from the dogs; cat structures, catshelves etc.
My aunt has always and will always have a doxie, but we figured it was spite when her doxie would pee in the house — it seemed to usually follow an episode of jealousy over something…or so we thought. I thought it was spite with Chester for a long time too. My first Doxie Miss Weenie was extremely smart! Sometimes I would catch her in the act. She never went potty on the floor for revenge. She would hold herself until we got home to let her outside. I think it was a matter of pride for her.
She was a little person in a dog suit. I lost my only child in a very tragic manner on July 15, while I was in Nicaragua on a mission trip with my Church. Christopher was only 25… I lost my beloved Miss Weenie on Dec. I love this information. I am a total daschund lover. I even take Maggy shopping at the pet store when we get her nails clipped. They are unique. A standard dachshund breeder I know will not even consider someone without prior dachshund experience! I can understand why. A lot of rescues want Doxies to go to someone with prior experience too.
I never cared for the Dachshund breed. I never thought I would want one. But when I decided to get my recently adopted terrier mix a companion the woman at the shelter brought out a feisty little copper colored five month old Dachshund. I was hooked! She is the cutest, most lovable little creature! Now that I know more about them I am less frustrated with the housebreaking difficulties.
All my tables sport chewed corners and I have thrown away many a dog bed and ruined shoes. But I love her more than anything!!! So true. My doxie is a jack russel mix. My neighbor has jack rusell that was ruled the neighborhood court for a decade after I moved in. He was on this earth for 16 years. So I knew a bit about JR. They are fierce and colorful, like a doxie. I so agree! Especially about looking before you sit.
I kind of know what you mean. While the things listed are VERY common, each dog can be so different depending on their temperament and environment.
I had trained Chester to hardly ever bark but all bets were off when Gretel came. My dog use to bark at everything. He is a mini daschund, We decided to use bark busters and within 24 hours he no longer barked at dogs or any of the other things he use to bark at.
That was a year and a half ago. The training is pretty simple and easy. My biggest question is he does not care for being in an area that is closed off by a gate by himslelf for more than 2 and a half hours to 3 hours. It is a big area so I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions they have tried. Great to hear you had such success with Bark Busters.
In order to give any insight, I would need to know the behavior your dog is exhibiting after the hour mark. Is it barking? Desctructive behavior? Self harm? Jessica, thank you for the information. I am a Doxie owner and lover of 2 doxies. I brought home my first doxie 6 years ago to be companion with my black lab.
They were inseparable. They totally loved each other. When my lab died, Jack was despondent and the vet put him on puppy Prozac. After about a month I contacted my friend that bred Doxies. She had another one, so I made a 10 hour trip to pick up this second doxie. Jack went along. At first he did not like Hank, but now they are the best of friends. Jack stopped taking the Prozac after about 10 days.
They are such companions to me. They make me laugh and keep me grounded on responsibility. Needless to say, Jack is a tad on the heavy side I watch his food intake and exercise closely while Hank is a tiny skinny mini. Having had big dogs all of my life, I never knew what I was missing about not having doxies. Jack thinks that he is a big dog as he was raised with big dogs.
I tell people that he thinks that he is a rottweiler!! Thank you so much for your informative blogs and fb posts. I love watching the antics of Chester and Gretel. Thanks for sharing the story about Hank and Jack. I can tell from reading all the many stories that my Ms.
Gracie Mae needs a playmate. She is home for 4 hours alone, then I come home for about 45 minutes then she is alone again for another 4 hours. She is almost 5 months old and has done a really good job of potty training. But she loves it when other dogs come to visit, well people too for that matter. She loves all the attention.
Now I just need to decide if I want to take on another Doxie or if I should try a cat? The two are not any harder to take care of than one.
They both sit in my chair with me easily!! Yes, they both can get into trouble and you never know which one was the culprit!! The other thing that you would need to consider as well is the vet charges.
You will have double the vet bills and heartworm medication with two. Luckily where I live, we have mobile vets that are less costly than stand alone vet clinics and this helps tremendously with the charges. Gracie Mae. Good luck!! My daughter and I have a 1 year old female labradoodle and recently got a mini female dapple.. It sounds like the two are tearing the house down playing with each other. The LD loves to get the mini to play with her.
It is important to know the healthy weight of your dachshund. An overweight or underweight puppy has a higher risk of health issues. So how much should a Dachshund weigh then? At full size, a standard dachshund should weigh between 16 and 32 pounds while a miniature dachshund should weigh less than 11 pounds, depending on body length and height.
You should be able to feel the ribs of a healthy dachshund with your hand and their waistline should also be visible. Regularly weighing your dachshund is a great way to track whether they are losing or gaining weight. On average, the gestation period of dachshunds is around 63 to 65 days. During this period, nutrition and exercise are especially important to maintain the health of the puppies growing and the mother.
A balanced and high-quality die t, as well as regular walks, are necessary during this stage. You should not feed mineral supplements or vitamins to your pregnant dachshund to avoid hormonal imbalance.
Early signs of pregnancy include enlarged nipples and eating more than usual. During the final days of their pregnancy, your puppy will experience rapid weight gain and swollen belly. Once you notice these signs, take your puppy to the vet for diagnosis. Dachshunds can also be called badger dogs or sausage dogs and they are not particularly a bigger breed of dogs.
Miniature dachshunds have a lower number of litters of up to four while their standard counterparts have an average litter size of between four and eight. The litter size can be affected by size and age. Larger dogs have more space for gestation and delivering more puppies compared to smaller dogs. Younger dogs produce more puppies than older dogs. Dogs should be at least 3 years old and not more than 5 years, to make sure they are fully developed to produce puppies.
Is your dachshund beginning to age or getting older? Or do you just want to know their life expectancy? Generally, dachshunds are known to live longer compared to other dog breeds, and many owners have reported that their dachshunds have lived for over 18 years.
Dachshunds and other small dogs like Chihuahuas and Shih Tzu live longer because of their small size. Larger dogs tend to age quickly because they grow faster which can lead to abnormal growth of tissues causing health problems such as cancer and tumors. On average, standard dachshunds live between 12 and 14 years while miniature dachshunds live between 12 and 16 years. Before deciding to get a dachshund, you should know the cost involved in owning one. You will need to vaccinate your puppy against diseases such as hepatitis, parvovirus, canine distemper, and leptospirosis.
Hopefully, the above article has given you information to better understand the dachshund weight chart, as your dachshund pup grows and develops. This will help you maintain their optimum weight throughout their stages of life. Adriana has been around dogs since she was a little kid. Her dream job has always been becoming a veterinarian. She has been taking care of animals all of her life and she wants to share her experience with other dog lovers. Written by Adriana. When Do Dachshunds Stop Growing?
Dachshund Size Chart To know the ideal weight for your dachshund, you first need to determine what type you have. Adult From the age of 12 months and above, your puppy should be fully grown and close to their emotional level of maturity, reaching their ultimate size. How Big Do Dachshunds Get? Dachshund Height Chart While growth charts often help you out with weight, you also might want to consult with a Dachshund height chart to know where your dog is on the height spectrum.
Nutrition Since dachshunds are prone to obesity, nutrition plays an important role in their overall health. This prevents your puppy from being destructive, barking excessively, and getting bored. Miniature Dachshund vs Standard Dachshund Are you wondering whether your dachshund is a miniature or standard? The following are the signs that your dachshund is overweight: You cannot see much definition throughout their body. You cannot feel their ribs.
They are tired and slow. Their withers have fat rolls. They are in their older years. They are not eager to play. If your dachshund needs to lose weight, do the following: Your puppy may be gaining weight because they have a medical condition, therefore, visit the vet for them to be checked out. Cut back on the treats. However, if you are training them, replace treats bought from the stores with healthy snacks such as cauliflower or raw carrots.
Miniature Dachshunds are always 11lbs or under. The AKC breed standard is crystal clear about this. However, do consider if your Dachshund is overweight. Your dog may indeed be a miniature Dachshund trapped under some body fat. Whether you have a standard or miniature Dachshund, they are all amazingly fun dogs that will offer plenty of entertainment, companionship and love. About the Author: Through her 17 years of owning and caring for Dachshunds, and almost 10 years researching and writing about them, JW has become a respected expert in the Dachshund community.
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Exactly how big does a miniature Dachshund get in comparison to a standard Dachshund? The only difference between a standard and miniature Dachshund is their weight and height. Miniature Dachshunds weigh up to and including 11lbs, and grow to be inches tall. Standard Dachshunds weigh from lbs and will be about inches tall. So, what about Dachshunds that fall between lbs? However, that does not guarantee what size their puppies will be when full grown.
If your Dachshund is over 11lbs, is that simply because they are overweight? When Do Dachshunds Stop Growing? Smaller dogs mature earlier in life than larger dogs. Now you may be wondering how big your Dachshund puppy will get. So, by six weeks old, you can calculate a weight prediction for your Dachshund.
Take their six-week weight, double it, then double it again.
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