About the Dachshund

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You will need to think well and to consider a lot of different aspects before taking any decision about bringing home a puppy of the Dachshund breed to make it your family pet, though they are very cute little animals. When you are weighing the choices you have and want to decide on a specific pet to be fitting with you and your family, you should firstly consider the span life of those animals, that is between 12 and 15 years in the case of the dogs of the Dachshund breed.

Many people do not realize the fact that the pet they are buying will become a new member of their family for its entire life time, and they need to carefully research about the breed because they will commit to this animal for as long as this period of time lasts.

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Many people buy dogs of the Dachshund breed but don’t carefully weigh the costs that will occur and the responsibility they will have, and their pets end up in a rescue center eventually. This is regrettable, but it happens more often then we think. To ensure that this does not happen to you or your pet, take the time to educate and prepare yourself for your prospective new addition, so that the two of you will be able to enjoy many happy years together.

About the History of the Dachshund Breed and the Appearance of these Dogs

Dachshunds have been around for many centuries, with references to these short-legged animals possibly found in early Egyptian engravings. Hundreds of years ago, German dog breeders set up the Dachshund dog as we know it today. Details of the history of this breed will be presented later in this site. The dogs of the Dachshund breed have different sizes. In fact, there is such a diverse range of size, that the breed has been classified into two subgroups: the Dachshund and the miniature Dachshund. There are also three different categories of each of these sizes that are based on coat variations. There is the long-haired Dachshund, the wire-haired and the short-haired version of the breed.

The Dachshund dogs coats can be colored in shades of black, red, brown and cream. Their coats can be patterned in two tones (black and tan is the most common duo), or piebald, mottled and speckled. The eyes of most of the dogs of the Dachshund breed are brown and expressive.

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Is a Dachshund Right for You?

An even more important consideration than appearance is the temperament of the dog that you will be bringing into your home. Some dogs of this breed do not have the right personality type for getting along with lively, young kids. Many dachshunds can fall into this category, but there are also others doing just fine with children of all ages. The potential Dachshund owner should also know that training can improve this behavior.

Aside from a possible concern for small children, Dachshunds tend to be friendly dogs that are also proud and fiercely loyal to their masters. Usually they are playful, and can also became clownish. If you are looking for a dog that will be content to be your constant companion, a Dachshund is undoubtedly a good choice for you. Learn more about their history on this site.

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