If a dachshund (dwarf, rabbit or standard) has appeared in your family, then all your attention, love and care will be required of you. This is a small perpetual motion machine, which is strictly forbidden to leave unattended. Do you work all day? Then buy an aquarium, get a fish or a hamster. A dog, and especially a dachshund, is a small child who will never grow up and will need you until the end of his days.
Breed description
This is a strong, long, very athletic dog. The dachshund dachshund resembles an established spring on short legs, an elastic and muscular body constantly reminds of its purpose - hunting for a forest animal. They are very smart, curious and agile. The hunting past makes itself felt, especially the owners of private houses are surprised at their ability to instantly dig and crawl into the smallest gap. In addition, they have a great flair, for these qualities hunters have always appreciated the dachshund.
And city dwellers should know that a dachshund can dig a 45 cm tunnel in just a minute. It will not always be land in a walking kindergarten, the same fate can befall a sofa or parquet if the dog hears the movement of the mouse.
Character
This dog is rarely taken seriously because of its small size. But the dwarf dachshund can protect. Sometimes she can give a serious rebuff to the robber and will protect her territory and the owner to the last. Dachshund is an extremely intelligent dog, because of this they are often called difficult-to-breed, naughty and stubborn. Having "counted" its owner, the dog achieves its goal in any way, and he, constantly following the path, loses the role of "leader of the pack."
Attentive attitude, constant joint games and walks are the key to a warm relationship with a dachshund. Left to their own devices, forgotten in an empty apartment for a long working day, they tend to destroy everything they reach. Of course, each dog is individual, someone can boast that his pet never even ate slippers, although he was always at home alone, but this is an exception.
These dogs have a very loud voice, they express longing for the owner who left them. Neighbors are not always happy. Often, each of your absence for more than 4 hours will entail a long cleaning. The puppy crawls on his belly and faithfully looks into his eyes, but the next time everything repeats. It’s not his fault, but you, because you didn’t think in advance.
The option of formal communication is also not suitable. If you are at home, but do not devote time to the dog (except feeding and walking), then it increases aggression, and again the owner is to blame.
Dachshund dwarf is extremely playful. And this does not go away at 5, and often at 10 years. If you have children, then with this dog they will run until they fall from fatigue. Remember that you can’t start a dachshund for those who are heavy on climb and prefer evening on the TV to long walks.
This is an unusually bold dog, it was bred to chase a strong beast in difficult conditions: in a cramped hole, underground, in the dark. Therefore, she will never yield to danger. If the child is walking with a dachshund in the yard, this should be remembered and avoided skirmishes with larger and more ferocious dogs. Moreover, they are very gentle, adore when they are stroked.
Breed standards
The height at the withers of this crumb reaches a maximum of 21 cm (for males), the bitch is even smaller, 14-19 cm. Imagine what tiny puppies of a dwarf dachshund come to a new, alien house, to a person who will now manage their life. They weigh not as little as it might seem: 3-6 kg of bitches, 4-7 kg of males. Chest girth - 35 cm.
You will never confuse them with others; this is a completely unique breed of dog. The dachshund has an elongated body and a good skeleton. A strong back forms a beautiful line from the withers to the tail. The loin is slightly convex. The neck is high set, short, muscular. The chest is oval, the sternum protrudes strongly forward. Paws are rounded, short, dense. The head is elongated, the skull is slightly convex. The jaws are well developed, despite the decorative size. Scissor bite, good fangs. Ears of medium length, thin, soft, hanging down along the cheeks.
Color, like all hunters, is allowed any. Monotonous to us: red, black and brown. Less common are two-tone, speckled (marble) and spotted. The most rare are individuals with a tiger color (lighter main background and dark spots).
Care
Depending on the variety of your dog, the care features will vary. But in any case, it is not a big deal. Shorthair individuals are covered with a short and shiny pile that does not need to be combed out. Once a week, wipe with a suede glove and bathe with special means if the animal in the walk managed to fall out of something smelling bad.
Wire-haired dachshund delivers more trouble. Her coat is smooth and dense, impervious to rain. Coarse hairs resemble thorns on the muzzle, and softer ones on the back. This coat does not fade, but in order for the dog to look good at the show and meet the standard, trimming is necessary twice a year. This is a plucking procedure. How to understand that it’s time to fulfill it? Separate a small part and pull in the direction of hair growth. If you have several hairs left in your hands, then it's time to do the look.
Professional groomers will help you to make professional trimming. At home, it is worth repeating only after repeatedly observing the work of a professional. Special scissors and a comb are required.
Dwarf long-haired dachshund needs frequent combing so that the hair on the ears and stomach does not fall off. But, since it is not too thick and long, this procedure is simple. You also need to ensure that weed does not get entangled in it.
Nutrition
All future owners want to know what a dwarf dachshund looks like. The photos presented in the article show animals with strong bones, well-developed muscles and shiny hair. It is possible to raise such a pet if there is proper nutrition and enough athletic stress.
If you prefer natural food, then carefully monitor the diet. For the puppy, six meals a day are acceptable, including finely chopped meat, cottage cheese, eggs, cereals. An adult dog can be transferred to 2 meals a day, 70% of which should be high-quality meat (poor trim, which often only puts cartilage and body fat, is not good). If you choose balanced feed, then be sure to super-premium. No Chappy and Pedigree.
Training
Like all hunters, dachshunds from youth are very freedom-loving and independent. Before starting training, you need to establish good contact with the dog. Feeling the calm sequence of the owner (this can always be, this can never be done), the dachshund will quickly get used to the toilet and to the execution of commands. They have a very developed sense of justice, the pernicious puppy will languish from repentance while being scolded. You can not raise your voice, scream or beat a dog, you will forever lose its location.
Disease and Prevention
Bred for hunting, life in the field and temporary pens, these dogs have excellent health. Moreover, life expectancy is quite large, about 15 years. But do not neglect vaccinations. Dachshunds are very prone to obesity, so keep an eye on your diet and the number of walks. The weak point is the nervous system, sometimes epilepsy becomes a complication after illness.
You must not allow a young dachshund to bounce around for a treat and jump down from a height. This can lead to problems with the back and joints.
Buying puppies
Choose breeders carefully. Be sure to visit several times, see how the bitch and puppies are kept, how they are fed, how the dwarf dachshund of your choice develops. The price of these dogs varies significantly depending on the region, the prestige of the club, awards received by parents. On average, you can buy a puppy for 10,000 rubles. If this is too much for you, and you really know and love the breed, then you can talk with the breeder. A person who is interested in the future of his kids will always make a concession if only the puppy falls into good hands.
Nickname for your pet
The puppy has come to your home, and it's time to give him a name. This is an exciting moment, friends vying to advise nicknames for dogs. Dachshunds are naturally cute, artistic, and fun creatures, and the name must match. No Buran, Rex and Caesars. For girls, tender nicknames are good: Ariel, Baby, Agatha, Melanie. Boys can come up with more sonorous names: Mozart (for their sonorous voice), Cupid, Dali.
Before you take this charm, think about what lies ahead tomorrow. Who will play with her and walk. Who will she be with when you need to go to work or on business, how you will bring her up. If you are ready to take responsibility for the happy life of a four-legged pet, then you will have a long and amazing joint adventure.