5. Dachshund Gift

If you're stuck for a gift to buy for your Dachshund nutty loved ones, for the Dachshund lover who has millions of Dachshund ornaments, pictures, and toys, why not buy them a Dachshund Soap? I've found just the thing Here.

Here's what the manufacturers say about their product:

"The Dachshund is clever, courageous and one of the most popular breeds in America. Our accurate Dachshund rendering is scented with a crisp, cottage linen fragrance and is packaged in a chocolate and ivory houndstooth patterned box, tied with a burnt orange ribbon."

It'd clearly far too pretty to ever be used, and is a must-have item for all Dachshund lovers.

4. Are Dachshunds Wieners, Weiners, Weeners or Weenies?

I’ve noticed that a lot of people misspell the word Wiener, and that is important to note when searching for information on wiener dogs on the internet.

The two most common spellings are Weiner and Weener, so if I make a post with those misspellings tagged, hopefully they’ll find their way here!

In most of the English language, the rule of ‘i’ before the ‘e’ except after ‘c’ applies, but Wiener is not an English word, it’s German, and refers to Wien which is the capital of Austria, known to us as Vienna.

So for those who want information on Weiners, Weeners and Weenies, come here to be enlightened and go away with info on Wieners!
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3. Dachshund Types

Dachshunds can be either Standard sized or Miniature. A Standard Dachshund will weigh typically over 12 pounds, whilst a Miniature Dachshund will normally weigh under 11 pounds.

All dachshunds will be one of three hair types. The three types of coats of Dachshunds are Short Haired Dachshund, Long Haired and Wire Haired.

Most Dachshunds measure from 5 to 9 inches in height.

2. Dachshund Puppy

A dachshund puppy, will make an excellent addition to any loving home, with adults and older children. If you haven’t already bought your dachshund pup, then please read the following to ensure you avoid a lot of heartache later on:

Please buy from a reputable breeder where you are allowed to see both parents first. If you buy your dachshund puppy from a store without seeing its parents, it will almost certainly have come from a puppy mill. These are places that keep the mothers locked up in tiny cages their whole lives. They have no regard for the animal’s health or welfare. They operate solely for profit.

You would of course care for the welfare of your new dachshund puppy, but it could also cost you a lot of money in vets bills later on, so I urge you NOT to buy from pet stores.

If the seller tells you they have been ‘USDA inspected’, it doesn’t mean a thing. The USDA establishes minimum-care standards only.

A good breeder will be an active member of a local breed club, and possibly even show their dogs professionally. They will also ask about your suitability as an owner before asking for your money, so make sure the breeder puts the puppy first over profit.

Don’t pick the cute, shy puppy, pick the happy, friendly one. Temperament is very important, and is often indicative of health. And get your chosen puppy checked over by a vet before the purchase. The reaction of the breeder to this request should be a telling one!

If you follow these simple guidelines, there’s no reason why you and your new dachshund puppy can’t have a happy life together.

Let me know of any other important points I've forgotten!

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1. Your Dachshund Dog

Dachshunds, also known as the Wiener Dog, Hot Dog and Sausage Dog are small dogs with long bodies, short crooked legs and large ears.

The popular Dachshund comes in two sizes – Miniature and Standard and three varieties of coat – Shorthaired, Longhaired and Wirehaired. Dachshunds are playful, fun-loving and inquisitive.

They are fine with older children but do not like the rough handling they may receive from boisterous younger children. Dachshunds can be difficult to train as they are often independent and quite stubborn.

Feel free to tell me about your dachshund dog - I'd love to hear from you!