both have headstones in our yard. Give them their own “potty space” outside every time you take them. A lot of rescues want Doxies to go to someone with prior experience too. They make several different kinds but the simplest ones have a clip in the front that you hook the leash too. Wow. We do plan to get another dog later. I may have thought twice. I would, however, suggest you at least consider adoption. Step 1 The first thing you need to do with your dog is to transport the animal in the easiest manner possible. Julian jogs over, finds Danny’s hat and starts to panic. How heartbreaking. Consider giving them their own place to burrow and nest when they are not on the couch with you – the Snoozer Cozy Cave Pet Bed or the Ethical Pets Sleep Zone Cuddle Cave Pet Bed. Kodak, he is a dapple and was supposed to be a miniature doxie (he weighs about 30 pounds) then I bought another puppy that came from the same parents as Kodaks’. The behavior you described usually happens because the dog is feeling threatened or uncomfortable, whether real or imagined. He was very ill, heart failure last stage. So numb…cant function. We knew that she had picked “us” out to be her family member for life! The Dorgi also has a too-long spine, which means it is very likely to get IVDD. All those “bad” things that Dachshunds do she does. One thing I’ve noticed over the tears of having them is that they are actually very easy to potty train IF you have a doggy door. Yes, good advice. Hi Jack. Hi Robin. Any training to help with that could be really difficult since he’s deaf and partially blind. It sounds like your situation is very complicated. Lv 7. I flew halfway across the country and back to get him when it was time and it was well worth it. He is my mini watchdog, every squirrel, neighbor, loud truck or other dog that passes our house he lets me know about in such a way that each time I thought for sure someone was actually breaking into our house. Chester and Gretel like to jump on me when I come home. Great to hear you had such success with Bark Busters. He was the first dog I ever really trained and I used a clicker. I feel bad that she becomes so upset. We have a gate from Carlson Pet Products that has a door in it so I can open it and walk right through. I cannot be happy without at least one. It’s surprising how hard a 15 lb Doxie call pull isn’t it? That’s when the rules apply – minis will be under 11 lbs. My neighbor has jack rusell that was ruled the neighborhood court for a decade after I moved in. I’ve been so lucky that Chester and Gretel aren’t diggers. Given her cumulative 25 years of owning Dachshunds, studying the breed, and organizing an 800-member Dachshund club, she's considered a breed expert by many. Only later as I learned how loyal she is did I realize something wasn’t right in that household She is so smart. Cushing’s syndrome resulting in lumps and ailments. While you can’t control all factors, you can take preventative measures to keep your Dachshund healthy. He sure did train me good . Great info on these dogs. He knew and shared with me that he didn’t need it any longer. They will guard their person with their lives and not want to leave them even for a walk. !….I get a little throaty growl when it’s time ( according my dachsie Dusty’s schedule!!) The cause could be so many things. Luckily where I live, we have mobile vets that are less costly than stand alone vet clinics and this helps tremendously with the charges. A Dachshund displays his sausage-like … Prayers and tears welcomed news of a benign pathology report. I love him soooo much. As I said, this can happen in any breed, not just Dachshunds. Our new puppy is a long hair, and he has been fully house trained since he was 13 weeks old. 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. He howls like crazy. Usually I shout back WHAT? This should be considered carefully though as a second one is an additional responsibility and cost. everything that they said he was doing wrong and why he was so bad…..I HAVE NOT SEEN…OR HAD TO DEAL WITH….he is the best cuddler, and just yes sleeps….I love that….he does not get in my garbage….unless I walk outside without him for less than 5 minutes….ha…he loves to be held and well I love him…he loves the cradleing it’s almost silly….and after my first night with him, I took him off the leash unless in the store or somewhere I think he may roam to far…he’s always by my side….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….if I couldn’t of loved him more….I’ve had people asked how old he is because they assume I’ve had him since a puppy…it’s very obvious we are that close….and they are shocked when I say less than two months.im unable to get him to the vet to see his age until next month…the other person who had him doesn’t know either..a man said he looks like he has belonged there.in my arms..love Gus….as for fearless….YES…..he dashes out at the BIG TEXAS TRUCKS…they know he’s here and watch for him…I try to scoop home before he sees them… but his loyalty is shown…he doesn’t like anyone to close to me I like that…so…Anessia(me) and Augustus ( him)…( I changed his name from Buster)…he’s my best friend….I promise to keep you posted….maybe you could tell me what to look at on him to tell approximate age….thank you…I hope you enjoy my story as much as I love telling it…. My wirehaired mini red dachsen Hans growls and howls at me when I come home. I’m so sorry for your loss Monica. My sausage has SARDS and went totally blind overnight. He would make a good running or hiking buddy . They are short and close to the ground so rain doesn’t just fall on them from the top but it splashes them from the bottom. It is my first set of Docies and its so true that you just can’t have one. I had a double dapple, silver dapple. Hi Miriam. They will eat anything, and bear watching. Fairly inconsistent behaviour.. Your’s certainly isn’t the first story I’ve heard like it. He’s actually a full fledge service dog he helps me when I have seizures and go paralyzed in the morning he allows me to remember how to move by going underneath my arms until my brain registers how to move again I don’t know what I would do without him . My first Doxie Miss Weenie was extremely smart! Doxie Pippa is Molly”s nursemaid-ear/eye cleaner. Luckily, Chester was blessed with good genes. I’ve hiked up to 10 miles a day, three days in a row, with Gretel. That’s just my two cents. I am sure our neighbors weren’t appreciative of it either. General physical characteristics of Dachshund breed: Elongated body; the muscles are well defined, the rib cage bulges out, breast bone is very prominent. If you’re having trouble finding a jacket to fit your pup, check out our list of jacket suggestions for Dachshunds and favorite Fleece Jackets. Unfortunately, I did not get to him on time and I saw him disappearing into the lake. 20 and 23 years? Welcome to world of dog ownership…. A bichon, 8; a Havanese, 7; a Doxie, 6 and an 85 lb St. Bernard-coonhound mix. He does this every day. Mine never tried to chew it. My first dog, my first dachshund, and my first pet. Lol. the vet showed it to us once he did an xray for something unrelated! He was so fat at one point I had to put him on a diet. My daughter’s is a mini and ours is a small standard, 18 lbs. I love her so much. Slipping rib syndrome is a condition where the ribs slip away from their usual position. This dog was everything to me. I am sorry for your loss. Potty training is not always a one time deal. It is so “right on.” I don’t currently own a daschund, but I dog sit Maggy (they even let me “borrow” her when I need company). Sorry I don’t have any simple answers for you. Especially in this time of lockdowns he keeps me sane. I think he always want to play, but how can i tell him that he can play but dont bite us. Hi Jessica. His nature tells me that he desperately loves to walk in my courtyard, which is shared with two of my neighbours. She is the sweetest dog I’ve ever had! I agree with the comment “once a dachshund owner, always a dachshund owner” because as long as I live there will always be the pitter-patter of Dachschund feet running throughout my life and house, I’m so sorry to hear about Daxan. They can easily squeeze out small holes and, although Chester and Gretel don’t, I am sure some of the diggers would try to burrow under it. They love to snuggle with you on the couch, sleep with you in bed, and follow you around the house (including into the bathroom). What size is a miniature dachshund? But I was reluctant to take him because I knew nothing about dachshunds. I forgot how much of a handful they are when they r puppies. Thanks for sharing and giving Spike such a good life. This is especially true for smooth coats. Human Rights Prison. -And , yes we still have puppy pads all over and yeas he often misses, he is also very vindictive, do not even think of ever ignoring him, he will surely leave a very smelly gift in front of your bedroom door. Any disrespect they have for a dog is no different from doing it to one of their friends and that is the way it should be handled.