Dachshund ramps and stairs get recommended constantly as a way to protect this breed’s back, and for good reason, dachshunds are far more prone to spinal disc problems than most other breeds. But the actual research behind “never let your dachshund jump” is more nuanced than the advice usually suggests, and we think you deserve
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How long do dachshunds live is one of the first questions we get from families thinking about adding one to their home, and the answer is genuinely good news. Dachshunds, and miniature dachshunds especially, rank among the longer-lived dog breeds out there, often sharing a decade or more with their families. That said, lifespan isn’t
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Understanding dachshund puppy exercise needs matters more with this breed than most, and it’s not just about burning off energy. Too little exercise leaves a puppy bored and restless, but too much, or the wrong kind, puts real strain on a spine that’s already prone to injury. We get this question constantly from new owners,
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Dachshund puppy socialization matters more during weeks 8 through 16 than at almost any other point in your dog’s life. This window is often called the critical socialization period, and how your puppy experiences the world during these weeks shapes their confidence and temperament well into adulthood. We start this process before our puppies even
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Dachshund puppy teething explains a lot of the chewing chaos that shows up in those first few months, and understanding the timeline makes the whole stage much easier to manage. Between roughly 2 weeks and 7 months of age, your puppy will lose an entire set of baby teeth and grow in a full adult
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Dachshund puppy obedience training tests your patience in a way that training a more naturally eager-to-please breed doesn’t. Dachshunds are smart, there’s no question about that, but they’re also independent thinkers who will absolutely decide a command isn’t worth their time if you’re not consistent. We’ve trained enough of these dogs to know exactly where
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Puppy proofing your home for a dachshund takes a bit more thought than it does for a lot of other breeds, mostly because of how this dog is built. Dachshunds are low to the ground, endlessly curious, and surprisingly determined when something catches their interest, which means hazards other dogs might walk past are right
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Dachshund puppy crate training takes a little more patience than it does with some other breeds, and if you’ve spent any time around a dachshund, that probably doesn’t surprise you. This is a breed with a strong personality and an even stronger opinion about being told what to do. That said, crate training is genuinely
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Dachshund puppy scams have become common enough that the Better Business Bureau now names dachshunds as one of the three most-scammed dog breeds in the country. That’s not a small statistic to shrug off, especially with dachshunds now more popular than ever and more buyers searching for one online. We’ve watched this from the breeder’s
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There are three official dachshund coat types, and picking the right one matters more than most first-time buyers expect. Smooth, long-haired, and wirehaired dachshunds share the same long body and short legs, but the coat you choose affects grooming time, shedding, and even a little bit of personality. We breed and raise dachshunds ourselves, so