@@ca6177 I have a 14 yr old mini and have had her since she was 9 months. They truly get more stubborn with age. Not so much stubborn but set in her ways. She's my shadow and whines when I leave even if her dad is here. Overall, they are wonderful. Have had as many as 4 at one time but three have passed on.
I have a dachshund, she’s 5 months old and almost completely house trained & she knows how to sit, stay, come and give paw. She is honestly one of the smartest little pups, it took 3 5 minute training sessions to get her to sit on command
Same here! My little pup just turned 3 months and is virtually completely house trained. The only time we ever have accidents is if we somehow miss out on her signals to go outside or if it’s pouring with rain. She currently knows ‘sit’ ‘leave it’ and is learning ‘heel’ when walking on lead, she understands them all but her overexcited stubborn nature means she’ll definitely be selective about what she WANTS to hear aha
I am going to get a new puppy next week, this is my third Dackel, I loved every single inch of my babies they lived for 17yrs, I miss them very much, this time it will be a piebald dabble, I find this breed above all, their love and loyalty are unsurpassed, I don't agree with have of this video
@@barbaracotti6417 ils sont adorables et intelligents (et amusants, ils aiment jouer des tours). Leur petit caractère ne me dérangeait pas au contraire.
I've had 5 Dachshunds. I absolutely love them. My last Dachshund lived to be 20 and only died by an accident. They are very loving and affectionate dogs. They are extremely protective. They will attack anyone who even raises their voice to you. Once I had an argument with someone on the phone and slammed the phone down. My Dachshunds attacked the phone. These dogs are very sensitive to your mood and love you dearly. They travel great and love to go to small dog park and hikes. They are total clowns who will keep you entertained. Housebreaking was quite a chore. I finally just tiled almost my entire house . They never messed in the bedroom because they thought of the bedroom as their den. It was a years long struggle but I finally got them to think of the entire house as their den. Take it from me --- if you want a Dachshund --- just tile your whole house. They are worth it though.
Same, mine doesn't even acknowledge fireworks or thunder. Mine only barks when she thinks there is a "house invader", like someone at the door, or slamming of doors including car doors. She vocalizes what she wants with grunts mostly, a few whimpers, and the occasional foot stomp when she means business. Lol
A doxie that doesn’t bark is a unicorn doxie!!! 😂 mine always bark like savages when someone rings the doorbell. But a slight shake of the dreaded “penny can” will quiet them down.
A M mine never cared about fireworks either. And they tended to run to the window to watch thunderstorms. Dachshunds are rather lion hearted hound dogs! NO FEAR! 😊 ❤️
Every Dachshund I've had over the years, have hated rain. Sometimes, they would take care of business in the rain, but rarely. They would hold it, come back inside & pee on the floor! I didn't have carpet, thankfully, but loved them all so much, an occasional clean up was worth it. All 7 were rescues except one. Oscar was tossed over our fence & we found him, 6 weeks old, undernourished, hardly any hair, but 100% love on 4 legs. He was incredible & lived 23 years. I miss him every single day. ❤️
I have a toy poodle who hates the rain. I pick her up and carry her out while I'm holding an umbrella. I keep telling her we are not going in until she goes. After her getting really wet many times she now knows if she goes very quickly once she gets inside I'll towell her off and give her a treat.
We had a Dachshund/Chihuahua mix and we adopted her as a puppy in 1974. I was 12. She was sweet tempered and very loving. We had her until she was 17 when we had to put her to sleep. She had short black hair and beautiful brown eyes.
Interesting. I never noticed that about rain. I know one of ours didn't like being out in the cold unlike a couple terrier mix that we got later who loved the cold.
Yes, mine did the same thing. He stuck his head out the doggie door and it was raining, so he ran all the way into the dining room and peed on the floor!
My Bode is almost 17..he has been a great companion...I cannot imagine life in this crazy world without him...this breed is AWESOME...He is my best friend forever...
Anyone reading this who is considering getting a dachshund I can 100% confirm everything in this video. And like she said the pros absolutely outweigh the cons. They are the sweetest most lovable dogs. I have one and she is my best friend! They are so loyal and very protective of their mamas/dadas. If someone comes to your door they are gonna go crazy barking until they know that they aren’t going to hurt you. I can’t say enough about how much I would recommend getting one if you want a mini best friend. ❤️
Dachshund owner here. I can definitely confirm that everything in this video is pretty spot on. I love my dachshund so much that none of the cons even matter though. BEST dog I've ever had. My dachshund wasn't hard to train at all but she is VERY stubborn when she doesn't want to do something. I kinda like that about her though. She get it from her mama LOL
@@matt68061 yeah! So we got a string of bells off Amazon and tied them to our bannister (we live in a 3 storey and garden is on the bottom) but hang wherever you want - garden door is where most people hang them. Then whenever you go out to the garden, get them to ‘touch’ the bell with their nose, OPEN THE DOOR/stair gate/ whatever and THEN give them a treat. Take them outside to do toilet only. If they get distracted bring them in. 5 mins tops. If they do the toilet PRAISE! Loads of treats. And just keep doing it. It takes persistence but give it time and pup should pick it up. The actual getting them to do toilet in the garden is the hard bit but they will eventually do it with time! If you find they’ve done an accident in the house don’t scold or tell off, just clean up and take outside and say your toilet cue. Ours is ‘do toilet’. Before we taught ours the command ‘touch’, we hung the bell and let him figure it out. Every time he looked at the bell, treat, rang the bell treat. Then every time we took him out we just did the above until he started ringing it himself! I’m happy to do a video on how we got ours to do it if you want? I’m not an expert or a trainer in any way shape or form but this has actually changed our lives 😂
If I can give any dachshund owner the most crucial advice it would be to PROTECT THEIR BACKS. Neither of my pups even knew how to go down stairs. They were carried up stairs as well. I tried to prevent jumping off of furniture as much as possible. It was a back injury that ended my precious boys life after nearly 16 years. It’s devastating. Protect their backs. This also means WATCH THEIR WEIGHT! Dachshunds are one of the breeds that will literally eat themselves to death. They are notorious beggars. No people food! Protect the back!!! YES with the cutting of stuffed toys. Napkins are so fun to tear up! 😂 NYLABONES are a major NO NO. Their teeth will break. Kong’s are best. Get a toothbrush and brush their teeth! Tartar and dental issues are a big issue with this breed. Oh and since doxies think they are people please be aware that your bed is no longer yours. Aside from 1/16th of the mattress! They are wonderful dogs. Remember that they are not golden retrievers. They don’t live to obey. If they happen to obey its bc they wanted to. Not bc YOU wanted them to. Once you have that straight it’s all good! Just as an aside...standard dachshunds can be up to 30 pounds. (My boy was 25 pounds. Not fat. Just a big boy) They are a robust hunting hound. A lot of folks don’t know that the minis are not the breed standard size. And they were never meant to be purse sized!!!! Teacup dachshunds are not a thing. If you are being sold one it’s not likely to be healthy. Bad breeding is an issue with doxies. Dapples in particular. The double dapple pattern is extremely dangerous and any breeder creating that pattern is not a good person and does not care about the health of the breed. Not to grandstand but its important that people know this. Go forth and be dachshund owned!!! 🐶
KC, I totally agree with everything you said! Protect their little backs. We have ramps all over her house, any place that she want to be up on, she can safely. There are many dog ramps out on the market for sale, but most of them are very expensive. Find someone that can build one or two or three. Who cares what they look like in your house, you are protecting your precious puppy! We have extra large windowsills at our front window and a ramp that goes up so she can sit there and bark at whoever comes down the street. I have a nice soft blanket in the windowsill for her to lay down and have a good time. I also have another one that goes up to our very high bed because like you said it’s not your bed anymore and I have a very small space to sleep in. But if she doesn’t come to bed right away I have to go find out where she is and bring her to bed. If she wants to stay she does, If she doesn’t she’ll go off and come back when she wants to. I also have another one that goes up onto our sofa. One of them was purchased the others were built by a friend. There are many people out there that are handy and can build these things and don’t charge an arm and a leg. Above all protect their little backs. And you will have unlimited love and devotion from your precious little dachshund!
I agree with everything you said right here. I had no idea dapples were a dangerous type due to breeding, thank you! And yeah, their backs are very injury-prone, my poor baby Maia passed on at the beginning of January due to a back injury and I was devastated. The new dachshund puppy we got loves to cuddle with me and pretty much nobody else!
U got that 1000% Correct!! They will Literally eat themselves to explosion!!! Its the Only breed I've owned that LOVES LOVES eating. They are SOOOO CUTE when they beg too. So much SO that u would think they were being neglected & hadn't eaten in a week after just eating dinner. Lol. No Joke!
no way?! how did you do it? My current weenie is 12 and is healthy, I really want her to live as long as possible. Our other one only made it to 10 (because she hurt her back of course)
Love Dachshunds! The love of my life Digby passed five yrs. ago. Lost Schroeder to cancer 6 months ago, he was 15. Picking up our new girl next Friday, she is going to be Poppy! Love them all so much.❤️
Best dog ever!! I got lost on hike back to my car, had to walk 3 additional miles and my mini stayed with me the whole time. She would not let me pick her up and carry her. They are up for anything. Tough, loyal little dogs!
Got my dachshund 5 years ago. I never thought I could love a dog as much as I loved her. Please like she said be careful of their backs. My emmie used a ramp for everything. She only went up the steps never down. She was very easy to house train to go on pee pads, so I never had to worry about getting up at night and take her out. She always went on her own. I just had to put her down a week ago due to a back injury going up her ramp. She lost her footing and slipped off the ramp and her disc ruptured. She made it through the surgery but unfortunately a week later she developed an infection near the injury and became paralyzed from her neck down. She was only 5 years old. The love we had for her and she had for us was unconditional. The pros are much of a reward that the cons never bothered us at all. Costly, yes. But I would do it all over again. The most loyal animal I ever had.
Great overview of the pros and cons of dachshunds! As a dachshund owner of 16.5 years, I would say that IVDD is something to be very concerned about and you'll want to implement those risk mitigating activities as soon as possible. Over the course of 16.5 years, Mr. Wiggles, my smooth dachshund, had both cervical neck and thoracic ruptures (IVDD) at different times, gall bladder removal, cancer, and liver disease. He was a hearty individual that always seemed to bounce back quickly after each episode. If you don't have a special medical fund, I would STRONGLY SUGGEST you obtain pet insurance at an early age. In my case, i did not have pet insurance and spent over $48,000 on his critical medical care (not the routine items) over his lifetime, but for all the love I received from this little guy, it was priceless!
My sister dog sits for a family who is OBSESSED with dachshunds. Tucker, the dachshund has a younger sister named Camper who is a short hair pointer. We’ve taken him on so many trips. The beach, mountains, etc. Tucker has never been that bad with barking and isn’t that stubborn potty training was fairly easy, when he needs to go he runs to the door and we let him out. He is my little baby ♡︎. Edit: Tucker sadly passed away a few weeks ago. His family isn’t doing will and nor is camper. R.I.P my best bud.
I've had a mini dachshund for 10 months and she just turned 1 yesterday! She is very protective, Stubborn, she sleeps a lot through the day, HATES THE RAIN! She's a good walking dog, she is usually calm, loves to play and she loves to give you kisses😊 Dachsaunds are very good family dogs and are extremely adorable!!!🐶
All pros for owning dachshunds. Mine is so cuddly and attached to me more than I could’ve ever imagined! They love to snuggle and just lay with you and go under the covers. Absolutely adorable and so sweet.
I found my mini dax relatively easy to house train - I put the work in - took her out every hour, waited until she went, praised her when she went and ignored the accidents inside (v important) and she was house trained relatively quickly. I also housetrained my second five year old rescue dachshund using this method who was kept outside all her life. But yes they are barkers!
Over many years, we have had 6. Never more than 2 at a time. Cant imagine being without a Doxie (or 2). Every single experience is so delightful I cant fully describe it in words. I would suggest anyone considering one (or 2) look into finding a Doxie adoption network. Our last 3 came from Dachshund Rescue in Spokane WA. Dont overlook a senior (or 2). The last 3 we have had came from the rescue. I tear up just remembering the ones we lost as they are so far beyond cute and into world class I cant begin to adequately describe what you will encounter with the breed. Enjoyed the video!
My Daschund is 12 years old now and slowing down. Crazy little guy loves snow. He runs through the snow as fast as he can and just about disappears under it.
I've had my dachshund, Fido, for 7 years. And even though the "loyal" aspect of them can be great, in my case it hasn't been that way. My dad got him for me when I was 8 years old just before my parents got a divorce, he was just a puppy at that time, so he instantly took my dad as "the alpha". I was already going through way too much and Fido would use any opportunity he had to rip my things apart which made me lock him out of my room, and my mom wasn't very keen on him either at the time since he just reminded her of my dad. This all lead to Fido not getting attached to me, but to my dad, who lives in a different city. I feel guilty about it constantly and I wish I could've done things differently. I have tried to grow closer to him for years, but he still really only has eyes for my dad, but I think he still loves me. He melts every time he sees my dad, but only ever gets really excited to see me when I've been gone for a few days. He also hates going on walks, so my grandpa and I have to basically wait until HE wants to go out, which isn't very convinient, and he has become quite territorial over me, and also hates baths. But when my dad comes over, his personality completely changes, he just kind of melts over him. I'm currently writing this while sitting on the floor at 1am with my laying on a pile of my plushies as he ripped apart his last bed and due to corona we haven't gotten him a new one. So please, If you get a dachshund, be sure to love them as much as you can since the moment you meet them, don't make the same mistakes as I did.
I’ve had this bread my entire life and I’m 52. This is the first time I’ve ever had more than one at a time and I highly recommend it. They act like siblings . Simply perfect!
Be careful not to overfeed. They are food driven and will eat as much as you give them. They love people food, cat food, pretty much anything that might resemble food...
my dachshund just pulled an avocado skin out of the trash and ate some of it while I was in a Zoom meeting. She always scarfs up random food off the ground or from the trash. It is so scary
@@isaactristan6427 Mine love the June bugs. Those big buzzing ones that leave their skeletons stuck to stuff outside. Also great mousers. Anything that crawl in the house is in jeopardy, lol.
So True. My Doxie can be snoring on the couch, but if I open a bag of chips in another part of the house she is up and running toward me with that look that says "I heard something that sounds like food"
Pros: cutest dog ever and a cuddle buddy Cons: stubborn voracious and will take off if they get outside. Stella is pretty just like my Penny. She's also long haired. Mine hardly sheds. You made a really good video.
After spending 13 years with two dachshunds, I have to say the info in this video is spot-on accurate! Well done, and one of my girls was named Stella, so I was all-in from the intro 💗
Agree totally with everything Holly says - had two doxies so far and both met every personality trait she lists. The loyalty (following me from room to room... sitting at my feet in the bathroom even) is the most endearing trait. How can you not love a dog who loves you back so hard? The house-training was a pain - but eventually my last doxie would come to me and lick my hand when she needed to go out. She gave me about 2 minutes warning and if I didn't take her out, I was cleanig the floor.
I had a little miniature weenie dog named Maizy, she was very talkative and very energetic. We came home one day and she had a dislocated disk in her back. We took her to the vet, we did everything but we couldn't save her. We are buying a 2 week old purebred spotted weenie dog named Eugene. This really helps freshen my mind up! Thank you.
I liked your video. I have owned 5 dachshunds and they are the best. I got my first one as a puppy and he destroyed the carpet. We put in wood floors and problem was solved. This same guy had a $3,500 back surgery and had a complete recovery. I just adopted a 7 year old female and a 9 year old male. I have had the four days and they get along great with my 11 year old dachshund male. GREAT BREED!
Absolutely gorgeous long haired mini dachshund. I have a 12 yo male long haired mini and to this day he likes to water the sofa legs, table legs or anything left on the floor. NOT always now, but they are difficult to train. As for the barking and, destructive behavior, I was lucky Milo grew out of that. I love this breed and can't imagine my life without a doxie to love me.
Dachshunds generally live a long life. I had 3 that lived to be 16 & 17 years old. They can be very protective. I've heard of some that have protected their families from snakes or even bears.
Yes all of mine have lived to be between 17-19 years. I have my last 2 litter sisters who are 5. I'm 62, had mini dachshunds all my like (3 sets of two each time) and couldn't imagine my like without my fur babies....
My 11 year old dachshund did get a neck injury at the age of 9. The vet told me to put his bowl up higher, so he doesn't have to bend his head low to eat. Now I sit his bowl on a box and he hasn't had anymore issues.
Love this video! The potty training struggles are no joke. It took my female dachshund 6 months and my male 9 months to be 95% potty trained...they still have accidents every once in a while. 💜 🐶
Ive had dachshunds all my life, my parents had a little dachshund couple that they’d owned since they were puppies and before I was born. Then after they passed away, we adopted another middle aged dachshund. They are prone to bad dental health and are very stubborn. You also do really have to keep in mind their spine compared to other breeds. carrying them a certain way is important. My dog personally does not bark very much, only for a minute when someone’s at the door and they do get very attached to people. They’re a great breed to have around kids. My dog has never bit anybody, even when kids were grabbing him all over. So if you’re thinking of adopting a dachshund, do some research first, I would definitely recommend this breed for all ages and people in general.
I'm picking up my 8-week old black and tan smooth haired mini doxie on July 30th. As an adult, I've always wanted one like the one we had growing up. Fantastic breed.
I inherited a mini when a friend died. Daisy was nice, and even got along with Kuini, my Shar-Pei mix. The vets asst. wanted to adopt her, so I let her go. She was a sweetie and had the head tilt down too.
I've had my dog for 3 years. She is every pro that you have said very very little cons. She doesn't bark barely at all and like you said only when something's not where it's supposed to be or someone's, not where it's supposed to be. I love her. She's fantastic little companion and she's my buddy 😍😘 mine is a long-haired dapple dachshund chocolate
your assessment of the pros and cons of the Dachshund were spot on. Like you I learned from personal experience. My favorite bob tail (long story) weeny dog would agree. Rosie is so sweet so loyal and so loving I don't know how I ever got along without her. 🙂
I think adopting is something you should look into! Try looking on Local Shelters Websites, or Pet Finder. There are also Facebook groups of Dachshunds Searching for homes, and some may be in your area! They are such a great dog, I love the two I have.
@@isabelsherman3639 thank you i’ve been thinking about it for almost 2 years now just it’s been hard to find a dog in my area that i’ll like because of this pandemic so there aren’t many options
I have a sweet mini girl and she is amazing! No cons. She was easy to train because I spent tons of time with her. I did the same research and have done everything in my power to keep her healthy. 🎉 she is the cutest and literally the best Christmas present ever!❤
My Dachshund "Hershey" is 13. We've had him since he was 6 months old. He has been great and mainly barks at anything that is done at the front door- ring, knock or a chair moves on the front porch he hears it. We don't let him climb stairs at all. He has had back issues twice, but a trip to vet and medication the pain goes away in a day or so. We have pet insurance for him fro PetsMart and it around $55 a month. It started at like $35 dollars a month and rose over the years. The plan is great for yearly checks and covers any back issues that may arise.
My dachy just peed all the way up my stairs. On.Every.Step. 20 steps. Luckily, my stairs are not carpeted. He did it because he was mad that I didn’t take him out to “play” badminton. He loves chasing the birdie/shuttle.
@@slogan20018 Well after 35 years of doxie ownership, let's say I never had one that held a grudge. Maybe yours were unique. Grudges are human emotions, not dog emotions, IMO.
My doxi will be 13 this year. I got Tink at 2 weeks old. None of these apply. Doesn't bark, Doesn't dig, doesn't tear things up, obeys commands in English and German. Bonds and loved others quickly. He is a velcro dog. Training from experts from puppyhood is the key.
A PLUS!!!! Great job, Holly. I've owned longhaired dachshunds since 1972, along with other breeds, but these are my top faves. Grew up with a smoothie (short haired) doxie, loved them for all the reasons you listed, yet wanted the fur of an Irish Setter! Found out longhairs existed, have had at least one at all times for the rest of my life! They also have long lives, another big pro. They live to 14/15 years, some longer, like my little Polly who is 16 1/2 and doing great! The cons you listed are all true, and yet not really cons if you appreciate the alarm of a bark, pick them up to stop them when a visitor arrives. They are tough and strong. Polly is built like a tiny tank and has never had back issues because I have always carried her with a hand under her rump, never pick her up without that extra support, and taught her early on to never use stairs or jump on furniture. We use ramps in the house for bed and sofa, and she has no problem waiting at the top of my outdoor stairs to my apartment when I go down...it's amazing how well she minds me. They are very smart and understand urgency in a voice. When I explained she could never use those stairs, she just complied, no problem. They want to please!!!! House-training is helped immensely by the installation of a doggie door! BIG plus!! They will also learn by the example of their mother or other older dog in the house. BEST DAMN BREED AROUND!! Loved this video!!!
I've had doxies since I was very young and yes they do bark alot. My 2 girls let us know as soon someone is on our property and living in the country I really love that about them. Nothing moves without them letting us know about it. I really love the short haired breed because of the ease of caring for their coat. We had 3 black and tan girls but one passed away 2 years ago and we miss her so much. They bring us such joy
My first dachshund, Mickey D, died one week after his 17th birthday. He was such an amazing dog that I had to get another one, Princess. I was extremely fortunate to find a wonderful breeder. Thank you so much for your video!
I just got my mini doxie a month and half ago. He’s long hair Isabella. I’ve never seen a Isabella or knew they came his coloring. He’s a Fawn and tan with ice blue eyes.
I have a 3 mo old long hair mini doxie, known as a cream/silver/lt brown dapple with one ice blue eye. His name is Theodore, "Teo,, T.T.. He is the sweetest, most snuggly an loving pup as well as quick to learn, potty trained, comes, sits, walks on leash, GREAT PUPPY🐾❤️
Memphis is my doxie. He’s about 4 months. He’s stubborn as all hell but has caught on to all commands and leash training. Potty is right now my biggest hurdle. So if any doxie owners wanna help us I’d appreciate it. My lab mix and golden were a breeze to train so this is starting to wear on me and making me feel like a big of a failure.
I love my little dachshund so much. Hes got such a big personality!! I'm in college and I wish I could take him with me. I'm his person and hes bonded to me, but I have 2 jobs and school so there is no way I'd be able to take care of him the way I want. I miss him so much and he is one of the things I look the most forward to seeing when I go home
Had Doxies for over 25 years..our Hella, is due to have pups on Thanksgiving weekend..nothing cuter than Doxie pups! Looking forward, and veey excited! Nice video!
I would just mention the difference between a back injury and IVDD. IVDD is a degenerative disc disease that there is no test for yet. Dodgerslist on FB and they also have a website has a lot of info on this and should be researched by owners or potential owners. Also, spay-neuter at 6-8 months is not good for dachshunds because it cuts off the hormones that control growth. The last bone group to grow or ‘close’ is the spine at 18-24 months. So it’s best for the Dachshund to wait until 2 yrs old to spay/neuter.
We have a 15 1/2 year old long haired and she is the best thing that has ever happened to us. We love her so much. We got her when she was 5 months old. Her name is Reecie. :) She is chocolate and tan colored with a little bit of blonde. She still acts like a puppy most of the time. We don't let her go on furniture or up/down stairs, and we hold her the right way. She has had a few IVDD episodes over the years, starting when she was 4, but we never had surgery for her. We crated her for 6 weeks with meds and luckily, that worked each time. She has not had a back issue in over 3 years. She weighs 8 pounds. We walk her every day. I dread the day she passes to the Rainbow Bridge, as she is my first dog I have ever had. We made a video of her when she was 2 and put it on youtube. She pretty much looks the same now except for gray eyebrows. lol
I have two mini-dachshunds and one recently developed an acute slipped disc. She was paralyzed which was very frightening and very painful for her! However, with medications and bed rest for as long as she would tolerate it, she slowly had her sensation and movement return. It took about 3 & 1/2 weeks before she started walking again. My advice if this happens to your dog is to NOT get the surgery. 4 out of 5 dogs recover on their own (something I found during research and something the MD forgot to tell me!). There's no guarantee with the $5 K surgery as well.
Karyn M I totally agree. We had a standard dachshund and while we were visiting relatives someone left the door open and he got hit by a car. We rushed him home to our vet and the vet said that he probably would never walk again. I took vacation time and was with him all the time he would drag himself off of his bed to P on the potty pad. Six weeks later back to normal, absolutely no problems. Just be careful and give them all the love they deserve.
We are now with our 3rd & 4th dachshunds. Everything you said is really true and yes, the pros have far outweighed the cons - including having to go through the cost and pain of IVDD with our Mr. Freckles. We sought out our first 3 via a breeder or private pet shop, expensive but not terrible. Our last, Parker, we rescued from a dachshund rescue group here in South Florida - we thought we wanted another long haired white / red piebald, similar to Mr. Freckles, but we ended up with a black and tan longhair and he is amazing. So, forget the cons - most can be trained out, either from you or them, we are now retired and have found our two are amazing travel companions and welcomed wherever we go.
I've had a miniature dachshund for 12 years & this is just a list of what's already widely known & all over the internet. Having said that I don't mind watching:)
I absolutely love our fur baby Maggie shes 12 weeks old now and is coming along nicely. Super stubborn on potty training but I was prepared after researching the breed before buying. She hasnt been very vocal yet thought unless I leave she whines shes mommy's baby lol. She is also super sensitive to vaccines, face and muzzle swelled up like a Sharpe after her last set and had to go to a vet ER so now she has to be pretreated before them. We bought stairs to avoid back problems, didnt stop her from jumping off the love seat twice vet checked and said shes okay but she freaked me out. Had to turn the stairs upside down to make a ramp that she does amazing with, at her age and size the stairs are a little big for her. Def see the destructive behavior, she digs at ur carpet and tears pieces out lol. Still wouldn't trade her for the world lol, she loves fetch with our mini nerf puppy tennis balls too. Any tips on house training this stubborn breed? I love the color of yours, ours is a black and cream with the cream markings resembling rottweiler markings. Absolutley love Maggie's cream eyebrow spots😍
I have a dapple dachshund named Roxie (same dog on my profile pic) and she has the best personality, and always stays by my side, Dachsunds are defiantly my favorite dog breed! She does bark when people knock on the door and come in but when she realizes its someone she knows, or even people she dont know, she still goes near them and always gets away with a belly rub from them in the process 😆
My dachshund loved my D&D sessions. She grew to see them as her extended family. They aren't always so xenophobic, though they are more bonded to their close family usually.
Right omg they are so clingy but my dog doesn’t really like men I see it’s like the men in my family have to prove it to her that they can be trusted , she follows me everywhere she is about to be 7 months old soon and also she eats everything it’s hard to keep tissue and other things she isn’t supposed to consume away from her she will find it , but the most of all I love her and her ears are the best part to her omg so fluffy ❤
They could be trained for.more physical guarding. Thery were bred for taking on badgers after all. They are super hunters...on the ground, underground, in the waterm and even with hawks and falcons. All of which to say that as an intelligent breed, you can train.them.to do many things. That intelligence plays into the stubborn streak and destruction behavior...some put,.they get bored. Kong toys, puzzle bowls and loads of different command training go a very long way to channel that energy. It plays well into their loyalty since they want to please their primary. Dachsies rock!
Ours were pets and we never took them hunting. I always wondered about that. I know our second was absolutely fearless and would go after anything. Whether it be a racoon that just knocked down our garbage cans, other larger dogs, or (phew!) a skunk or two. He was very fond of anything that smelled foul. Good thing he liked baths as he got plenty of them.
We had a dachshund when I was young. She was definitely stubborn. Another thing is that they are hard-wired to be hunters. We tried to train her to walk off-leash, and there were a few times where she picked up the scent of a rabbit. The hunter software opened up and she would take a 90 degree turn and take off after her prey. You can’t get too upset, it’s just their nature. She was a wonderful dog.
I don’t know about your dachshund, but my dachshund does not have those tendencies. Yes, she is a barker. But will stop when told to stop. She has also never been destructive. She even has one toy that she carries around quite a bit and hides it, it is a little lamb (Lambchop). She loves that thing and does not tear any toys up.. she did rip some up when she was a puppy, but she no longer does that. Yes, she is stubborn. But, with proper training she does obey commands. I feel like you were convincing people not to own dachshunds, I don’t think that’s great. I’ve had four dachshunds and everyone of them have been wonderful. You were telling them about your experiences, not all dachshunds in general. In my experience, the pros definitely outweigh the cons! Also, we trained our little female to use the potty patch, it is like outdoor carpet and it sits in a large plastic tray and you put dog pads under the carpet. I don’t think it took her about a week to learn to use the potty patch. Of course it would not work with a male dachshund, but it certainly works wonders with the female.
Yes this video is kind of the opposite of my dachshund. She’s a barker, but she’s never been destructive except for if I leave food in her reach lol. She has a basket full of toys that she cares for a lot and never rips them up either. She’s very loyal to me, but she also loves new company and the attention they give her. She’s also strong for 14 pounds and has made me slip while holding her leash lol. But then, my brothers dachshund is very territorial and will bite you in a heartbeat and destroy everything left out. He’s very loyal to my brother and him only. They’re all so different really
I've had 3 dogs before we got the dachshunds. These are probably the hardest dogs I've ever had to train. Our previous mutts were so easy going, would eat any food you give them, and very independent. On the other hand, dachshunds are very stubborn, difficult to train. They DESTROY all toys, chew treats, beds, etc. You gotta be careful with their teeth. They're also very clingy and bark a lot.
I have a dachshund and he barks A LOT if he hears a noise, he barks, if he sees a stranger he barks (until he can kiss them). He’s very very stubborn but smart. He is definitely destructive 😅 but overall he’s a big baby he loves his toy pacifier, he HAS to go to sleep with it every night and takes it anywhere he goes. He loves to be held and rocked like a baby and he’s just a little sweetheart! I definitely do recommend this breed if your thinking about getting one.🙂
Mine isn't destructive except for paper towels/ tissues. Mine loves to be held like that too. She will bark at New people but will be licking them in about 10 minutes. She's goofy and funny .
I have a dachshund too! I love them sooo much 😍 this is a great video, super informative and I agree 100%! I also have a dog ramp for mine to get up on our bed. Stella is precious! Thx for the video ☺️
I wonder if the barking has to do with your dogs being minis. The last doxie my cousin owned was a mini who was a barker. We owned 2 short haired standards, neither of which barked excessively, though where we lived was quiet. Two other traits of dachshunds are that they are fearless and they have big personalities.
I’m going insane these dogs are so stubborn and poorly behaved. I think I’m going to break up with this man I’m dating. I’m use to yellow labs. He did not Put in the effort to correctly train his two rescues which definitely have litter syndrome. It’s such a regression of quality of life. Extremely adorable but pretty dirty and disgusting misbehave dogs - and I’m doing the retraining.
@@itsamodernmess Oof. Ya if youre not willing to put in the effort / work, it can be amazingly difficult and undeniably frustrating to actually "live" with. Its nice that hes rescued them, but effort needs to be made.
If you’re going to let your doxie on furniture then yes I think it is. Of course there are doxies who never use a ramp and never get IVDD, and cases of doxies that always use a ramp and still get IVDD, but the more cautious you are the better!
My first was "an accident" , fell totally un love with the race, even with all the cons, the one that i have nos, it's a black and tan girl, she has seizures, every nos and then, wich it's something they are prone to, it's manageable but scary, i love her till moon and back ❤️❤️❤️
I have 6 doxies. One of them hardly barks. Others bark to almost everything!!🤣totally agree they are so stubborn!! I am so in love with the breed thou!!💚 they are so great companion.😍😘
Hi Holly! I own a long haired dachshund male. I got him at 5 weeks old because of circumstances. He broke himself potty training at 7 weeks old. He’s a very good dog.
I have a dachshund and I’ve been deemed the Doxie wrangler because these dogs are FAST! When they run they run and you’ve gotta be quick if they escape, and although it’s not super annoying day to day their barking can be pretty loud
I've had my dachshund for 11 years. He is sooo clingy, always wants to be next to me. He's funny, affectionate, protective and my best walking buddy!!
They definitely can be clowns!
Mine too! She whines if she doesn’t see me and insists on knowing where I am at all times. The other one is 17 yrs old and very,very stubborn!
@@ca6177 Wow, I hope my dachshund Redd lives to be 17.
@@ca6177 I have a 14 yr old mini and have had her since she was 9 months. They truly get more stubborn with age. Not so much stubborn but set in her ways. She's my shadow and whines when I leave even if her dad is here. Overall, they are wonderful. Have had as many as 4 at one time but three have passed on.
Mine is SUPER clingy too!
Pros: you get to have a dachshund.
Cons: everyone else will be jealous of your dachshund.
I already have a dachshund and i got bit my dachshund is pure black
True
That was a good summary. Thank you.
Yes!!!! My Bode is almost 17!
😂😂😂
I have a dachshund, she’s 5 months old and almost completely house trained & she knows how to sit, stay, come and give paw. She is honestly one of the smartest little pups, it took 3 5 minute training sessions to get her to sit on command
omg teach me
Same here! My little pup just turned 3 months and is virtually completely house trained. The only time we ever have accidents is if we somehow miss out on her signals to go outside or if it’s pouring with rain. She currently knows ‘sit’ ‘leave it’ and is learning ‘heel’ when walking on lead, she understands them all but her overexcited stubborn nature means she’ll definitely be selective about what she WANTS to hear aha
I am going to get a new puppy next week, this is my third Dackel, I loved every single inch of my babies they lived for 17yrs, I miss them very much, this time it will be a piebald dabble, I find this breed above all, their love and loyalty are unsurpassed, I don't agree with have of this video
@@barbaracotti6417 I REALLY want a dabble one!
@@barbaracotti6417 ils sont adorables et intelligents (et amusants, ils aiment jouer des tours). Leur petit caractère ne me dérangeait pas au contraire.
I've had 5 Dachshunds. I absolutely love them. My last Dachshund lived to be 20 and only died by an accident. They are very loving and affectionate dogs. They are extremely protective. They will attack anyone who even raises their voice to you. Once I had an argument with someone on the phone and slammed the phone down. My Dachshunds attacked the phone. These dogs are very sensitive to your mood and love you dearly. They travel great and love to go to small dog park and hikes. They are total clowns who will keep you entertained. Housebreaking was quite a chore. I finally just tiled almost my entire house . They never messed in the bedroom because they thought of the bedroom as their den. It was a years long struggle but I finally got them to think of the entire house as their den. Take it from me --- if you want a Dachshund --- just tile your whole house. They are worth it though.
I have a dachshund and she surprisingly rarely barks even with fireworks. Stubborn 1000%.
You got lucky!! 😂
Same, mine doesn't even acknowledge fireworks or thunder.
Mine only barks when she thinks there is a "house invader", like someone at the door, or slamming of doors including car doors.
She vocalizes what she wants with grunts mostly, a few whimpers, and the occasional foot stomp when she means business. Lol
A doxie that doesn’t bark is a unicorn doxie!!! 😂 mine always bark like savages when someone rings the doorbell. But a slight shake of the dreaded “penny can” will quiet them down.
A M mine never cared about fireworks either. And they tended to run to the window to watch thunderstorms. Dachshunds are rather lion hearted hound dogs! NO FEAR! 😊 ❤️
A stubborn dachshund? I don't believe that. It can't be!
Every Dachshund I've had over the years, have hated rain. Sometimes, they would take care of business in the rain, but rarely. They would hold it, come back inside & pee on the floor! I didn't have carpet, thankfully, but loved them all so much, an occasional clean up was worth it. All 7 were rescues except one. Oscar was tossed over our fence & we found him, 6 weeks old, undernourished, hardly any hair, but 100% love on 4 legs. He was incredible & lived 23 years. I miss him every single day. ❤️
My dachshund also hates the rain
I have a toy poodle who hates the rain. I pick her up and carry her out while I'm holding an umbrella. I keep telling her we are not going in until she goes. After her getting really wet many times she now knows if she goes very quickly once she gets inside I'll towell her off and give her a treat.
We had a Dachshund/Chihuahua mix and we adopted her as a puppy in 1974. I was 12. She was sweet tempered and very loving. We had her until she was 17 when we had to put her to sleep. She had short black hair and beautiful brown eyes.
Interesting. I never noticed that about rain. I know one of ours didn't like being out in the cold unlike a couple terrier mix that we got later who loved the cold.
Yes, mine did the same thing. He stuck his head out the doggie door and it was raining, so he ran all the way into the dining room and peed on the floor!
My Bode is almost 17..he has been a great companion...I cannot imagine life in this crazy world without him...this breed is AWESOME...He is my best friend forever...
I relate. Other dogs lovable. Dachshunds adorable.
@@robertdoble7665 👍 agreed!
I’ve had one for 6 years. There’s no cons.
How much does the breed shed?
Agree no cons. The cons are just adjustments, i.e. sleeping with a burrower under the blankets, being out smarted often.
I had my first one for 14 years and my recent one for 3 years, I have had no cons at all.
Trust me, the things you don't mind may be deal breakers for a lot of people! I'm pretty sure dachshund owners just learn to deal. :)
Why only 6?🥺
For me, the very best pro is the amount of love you receive from them!
Totally agree!
@Sarah Welsh Indeed. They have an inexhaustible amount of love.
Anyone reading this who is considering getting a dachshund I can 100% confirm everything in this video. And like she said the pros absolutely outweigh the cons. They are the sweetest most lovable dogs. I have one and she is my best friend! They are so loyal and very protective of their mamas/dadas. If someone comes to your door they are gonna go crazy barking until they know that they aren’t going to hurt you. I can’t say enough about how much I would recommend getting one if you want a mini best friend. ❤️
Dachshund owner here. I can definitely confirm that everything in this video is pretty spot on. I love my dachshund so much that none of the cons even matter though. BEST dog I've ever had. My dachshund wasn't hard to train at all but she is VERY stubborn when she doesn't want to do something. I kinda like that about her though. She get it from her mama LOL
We’ve trained our mini to ring a bell when he wants to go to the toilet. 😂
We did too...at 8 weeks old!
@@christoporable wow! Amazing
Any tips on how you did that.
? Brand new owner here. Thanks
@@matt68061 yeah! So we got a string of bells off Amazon and tied them to our bannister (we live in a 3 storey and garden is on the bottom) but hang wherever you want - garden door is where most people hang them. Then whenever you go out to the garden, get them to ‘touch’ the bell with their nose, OPEN THE DOOR/stair gate/ whatever and THEN give them a treat. Take them outside to do toilet only. If they get distracted bring them in. 5 mins tops. If they do the toilet PRAISE! Loads of treats. And just keep doing it. It takes persistence but give it time and pup should pick it up. The actual getting them to do toilet in the garden is the hard bit but they will eventually do it with time! If you find they’ve done an accident in the house don’t scold or tell off, just clean up and take outside and say your toilet cue. Ours is ‘do toilet’.
Before we taught ours the command ‘touch’, we hung the bell and let him figure it out. Every time he looked at the bell, treat, rang the bell treat. Then every time we took him out we just did the above until he started ringing it himself!
I’m happy to do a video on how we got ours to do it if you want? I’m not an expert or a trainer in any way shape or form but this has actually changed our lives 😂
@@daniellenutter811 I’d love a video
If I can give any dachshund owner the most crucial advice it would be to PROTECT THEIR BACKS. Neither of my pups even knew how to go down stairs. They were carried up stairs as well. I tried to prevent jumping off of furniture as much as possible. It was a back injury that ended my precious boys life after nearly 16 years. It’s devastating. Protect their backs. This also means WATCH THEIR WEIGHT! Dachshunds are one of the breeds that will literally eat themselves to death. They are notorious beggars. No people food! Protect the back!!!
YES with the cutting of stuffed toys. Napkins are so fun to tear up! 😂 NYLABONES are a major NO NO. Their teeth will break. Kong’s are best. Get a toothbrush and brush their teeth! Tartar and dental issues are a big issue with this breed.
Oh and since doxies think they are people please be aware that your bed is no longer yours. Aside from 1/16th of the mattress!
They are wonderful dogs. Remember that they are not golden retrievers. They don’t live to obey. If they happen to obey its bc they wanted to. Not bc YOU wanted them to. Once you have that straight it’s all good! Just as an aside...standard dachshunds can be up to 30 pounds. (My boy was 25 pounds. Not fat. Just a big boy) They are a robust hunting hound. A lot of folks don’t know that the minis are not the breed standard size. And they were never meant to be purse sized!!!! Teacup dachshunds are not a thing. If you are being sold one it’s not likely to be healthy. Bad breeding is an issue with doxies. Dapples in particular. The double dapple pattern is extremely dangerous and any breeder creating that pattern is not a good person and does not care about the health of the breed. Not to grandstand but its important that people know this.
Go forth and be dachshund owned!!! 🐶
Thoroughly agree about the backs. And some of them can be prone to being overweight which doesn't help this.
Great information! Yes their backs need to be protected protected protected!!! Everything you said is true especially about the food and bed
KC, I totally agree with everything you said! Protect their little backs. We have ramps all over her house, any place that she want to be up on, she can safely. There are many dog ramps out on the market for sale, but most of them are very expensive. Find someone that can build one or two or three. Who cares what they look like in your house, you are protecting your precious puppy! We have extra large windowsills at our front window and a ramp that goes up so she can sit there and bark at whoever comes down the street. I have a nice soft blanket in the windowsill for her to lay down and have a good time. I also have another one that goes up to our very high bed because like you said it’s not your bed anymore and I have a very small space to sleep in. But if she doesn’t come to bed right away I have to go find out where she is and bring her to bed. If she wants to stay she does, If she doesn’t she’ll go off and come back when she wants to. I also have another one that goes up onto our sofa. One of them was purchased the others were built by a friend. There are many people out there that are handy and can build these things and don’t charge an arm and a leg. Above all protect their little backs. And you will have unlimited love and devotion from your precious little dachshund!
I agree with everything you said right here. I had no idea dapples were a dangerous type due to breeding, thank you! And yeah, their backs are very injury-prone, my poor baby Maia passed on at the beginning of January due to a back injury and I was devastated. The new dachshund puppy we got loves to cuddle with me and pretty much nobody else!
U got that 1000% Correct!! They will Literally eat themselves to explosion!!! Its the Only breed I've owned that LOVES LOVES eating. They are SOOOO CUTE when they beg too. So much SO that u would think they were being neglected & hadn't eaten in a week after just eating dinner. Lol. No Joke!
I've had 3 dachshunds in my lifetime, and my last one lived for 16.5 years. Everything you said was spot on.
I would never own a Dashund
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My Magnus passed recently. He was almost 16. I miss him every single day. ❤️ they are incredible family members.
no way?! how did you do it? My current weenie is 12 and is healthy, I really want her to live as long as possible. Our other one only made it to 10 (because she hurt her back of course)
Love Dachshunds! The love of my life Digby passed five yrs. ago. Lost Schroeder to cancer 6 months ago, he was 15. Picking up our new girl next Friday, she is going to be Poppy! Love them all so much.❤️
Best dog ever!! I got lost on hike back to my car, had to walk 3 additional miles and my mini stayed with me the whole time. She would not let me pick her up and carry her. They are up for anything. Tough, loyal little dogs!
Got my dachshund 5 years ago. I never thought I could love a dog as much as I loved her. Please like she said be careful of their backs. My emmie used a ramp for everything. She only went up the steps never down. She was very easy to house train to go on pee pads, so I never had to worry about getting up at night and take her out. She always went on her own. I just had to put her down a week ago due to a back injury going up her ramp. She lost her footing and slipped off the ramp and her disc ruptured. She made it through the surgery but unfortunately a week later she developed an infection near the injury and became paralyzed from her neck down. She was only 5 years old. The love we had for her and she had for us was unconditional. The pros are much of a reward that the cons never bothered us at all. Costly, yes. But I would do it all over again. The most loyal animal I ever had.
sorry to hear you had to put her down :(
So sorry for ur loss
I’m so sorry. 🙁 The worst part of owning a dachshund is having to part with them.
Sooo.. get something on the sides of the ramp.. noted
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard!
Great overview of the pros and cons of dachshunds! As a dachshund owner of 16.5 years, I would say that IVDD is something to be very concerned about and you'll want to implement those risk mitigating activities as soon as possible. Over the course of 16.5 years, Mr. Wiggles, my smooth dachshund, had both cervical neck and thoracic ruptures (IVDD) at different times, gall bladder removal, cancer, and liver disease. He was a hearty individual that always seemed to bounce back quickly after each episode. If you don't have a special medical fund, I would STRONGLY SUGGEST you obtain pet insurance at an early age. In my case, i did not have pet insurance and spent over $48,000 on his critical medical care (not the routine items) over his lifetime, but for all the love I received from this little guy, it was priceless!
I had 1 that was diagnosed with IVDD and spent $6000 on the surgery. I will always from now on get my dachshunds pet insurance.
My sister dog sits for a family who is OBSESSED with dachshunds. Tucker, the dachshund has a younger sister named Camper who is a short hair pointer. We’ve taken him on so many trips. The beach, mountains, etc. Tucker has never been that bad with barking and isn’t that stubborn potty training was fairly easy, when he needs to go he runs to the door and we let him out. He is my little baby ♡︎. Edit: Tucker sadly passed away a few weeks ago. His family isn’t doing will and nor is camper. R.I.P my best bud.
@@slogan20018, hm. She sounds like a very good companion. I don’t know yet, but I’ll tell you when I have ideas
My dachshund never barks and listens to everything I say. He is completely chill. There are zero cons to owning a dachshund. He’s the best dog ever. ❤
I've had a mini dachshund for 10 months and she just turned 1 yesterday! She is very protective, Stubborn, she sleeps a lot through the day, HATES THE RAIN! She's a good walking dog, she is usually calm, loves to play and she loves to give you kisses😊 Dachsaunds are very good family dogs and are extremely adorable!!!🐶
All pros for owning dachshunds. Mine is so cuddly and attached to me more than I could’ve ever imagined! They love to snuggle and just lay with you and go under the covers. Absolutely adorable and so sweet.
You don't own a dachshund, a dachshund owns you.
So true😂
Hahaha sooo true 😂
My dachshund owns 3/4ths of my bed
@@chelseapaige1561 Oh yeah they're root around take up the whole thing if you let them. Man I want another one now.
@SHAWN RODRIGUEZ You shut the hell up Shawn.
-Dylan's dachshund
I found my mini dax relatively easy to house train - I put the work in - took her out every hour, waited until she went, praised her when she went and ignored the accidents inside (v important) and she was house trained relatively quickly. I also housetrained my second five year old rescue dachshund using this method who was kept outside all her life. But yes they are barkers!
Yes my dachshund was crate trained from a young age and no accidents in the crate and very rarely an accident in the house unless he got scared
Over many years, we have had 6. Never more than 2 at a time. Cant imagine being without a Doxie (or 2). Every single experience is so delightful I cant fully describe it in words. I would suggest anyone considering one (or 2) look into finding a Doxie adoption network. Our last 3 came from Dachshund Rescue in Spokane WA. Dont overlook a senior (or 2). The last 3 we have had came from the rescue. I tear up just remembering the ones we lost as they are so far beyond cute and into world class I cant begin to adequately describe what you will encounter with the breed. Enjoyed the video!
I don’t think I can ever go without a doxie now that I’ve had one! Thanks for sharing :)
My Daschund is 12 years old now and slowing down. Crazy little guy loves snow. He runs through the snow as fast as he can and just about disappears under it.
I've had my dachshund, Fido, for 7 years. And even though the "loyal" aspect of them can be great, in my case it hasn't been that way. My dad got him for me when I was 8 years old just before my parents got a divorce, he was just a puppy at that time, so he instantly took my dad as "the alpha". I was already going through way too much and Fido would use any opportunity he had to rip my things apart which made me lock him out of my room, and my mom wasn't very keen on him either at the time since he just reminded her of my dad. This all lead to Fido not getting attached to me, but to my dad, who lives in a different city. I feel guilty about it constantly and I wish I could've done things differently. I have tried to grow closer to him for years, but he still really only has eyes for my dad, but I think he still loves me. He melts every time he sees my dad, but only ever gets really excited to see me when I've been gone for a few days. He also hates going on walks, so my grandpa and I have to basically wait until HE wants to go out, which isn't very convinient, and he has become quite territorial over me, and also hates baths. But when my dad comes over, his personality completely changes, he just kind of melts over him. I'm currently writing this while sitting on the floor at 1am with my laying on a pile of my plushies as he ripped apart his last bed and due to corona we haven't gotten him a new one. So please, If you get a dachshund, be sure to love them as much as you can since the moment you meet them, don't make the same mistakes as I did.
I’ve had this bread my entire life and I’m 52. This is the first time I’ve ever had more than one at a time and I highly recommend it. They act like siblings . Simply perfect!
Yes! My relatives always had two. Very fun!
Be careful not to overfeed. They are food driven and will eat as much as you give them. They love people food, cat food, pretty much anything that might resemble food...
my dachshund just pulled an avocado skin out of the trash and ate some of it while I was in a Zoom meeting. She always scarfs up random food off the ground or from the trash. It is so scary
I love a highly food-motivated dog - they are so easy to train! I set aside part of my dachshunds’ meals and use it as training treats/rewards.
Mines have eaten mice, snakes, bugs, lizards, almost anything.
@@isaactristan6427 Mine love the June bugs. Those big buzzing ones that leave their skeletons stuck to stuff outside. Also great mousers. Anything that crawl in the house is in jeopardy, lol.
Anything that might resemble food? Mine is a puppy and attempted eating stones and sand and what not!? 😂😂🐾
Great video, Holly! Gotta love the long haired dachshunds!!
Be in kitchen
Dachshund is in opposite side of the house
Open a bag of cheese for a sandwich
Dachshund: *sprinting into the room at Mach 3*
Lol lol so true
A black streak zooming past
So True. My Doxie can be snoring on the couch, but if I open a bag of chips in another part of the house she is up and running toward me with that look that says "I heard something that sounds like food"
Pros: cutest dog ever and a cuddle buddy
Cons: stubborn voracious and will take off if they get outside.
Stella is pretty just like my Penny. She's also long haired. Mine hardly sheds.
You made a really good video.
After spending 13 years with two dachshunds, I have to say the info in this video is spot-on accurate! Well done, and one of my girls was named Stella, so I was all-in from the intro 💗
I had two shaded red long-haired dachshunds growing up, and I miss them dearly. They were terribly yappy, but so affectionate and loyal.
Agree totally with everything Holly says - had two doxies so far and both met every personality trait she lists. The loyalty (following me from room to room... sitting at my feet in the bathroom even) is the most endearing trait. How can you not love a dog who loves you back so hard? The house-training was a pain - but eventually my last doxie would come to me and lick my hand when she needed to go out. She gave me about 2 minutes warning and if I didn't take her out, I was cleanig the floor.
I had a little miniature weenie dog named Maizy, she was very talkative and very energetic. We came home one day and she had a dislocated disk in her back. We took her to the vet, we did everything but we couldn't save her. We are buying a 2 week old purebred spotted weenie dog named Eugene. This really helps freshen my mind up! Thank you.
I liked your video. I have owned 5 dachshunds and they are the best. I got my first one as a puppy and he destroyed the carpet. We put in wood floors and problem was solved. This same guy had a $3,500 back surgery and had a complete recovery. I just adopted a 7 year old female and a 9 year old male. I have had the four days and they get along great with my 11 year old dachshund male. GREAT BREED!
I have a male miniature long hair dachshund. Koda , he’s almost 2 years old and luckily he barely ever barks only when someone rings the door bell
Absolutely gorgeous long haired mini dachshund. I have a 12 yo male long haired mini and to this day he likes to water the sofa legs, table legs or anything left on the floor. NOT always now, but they are difficult to train. As for the barking and, destructive behavior, I was lucky Milo grew out of that. I love this breed and can't imagine my life without a doxie to love me.
Really hoping Stella grows out of the barking and destructive behaviour too!
It’s the only dog breed I’ll get. Have had them for decades and every single one has been a wonderful companion. Just an amazing dog.
Dachshunds generally live a long life. I had 3 that lived to be 16 & 17 years old. They can be very protective. I've heard of some that have protected their families from snakes or even bears.
Yes all of mine have lived to be between 17-19 years. I have my last 2 litter sisters who are 5. I'm 62, had mini dachshunds all my like (3 sets of two each time) and couldn't imagine my like without my fur babies....
My 11 year old dachshund did get a neck injury at the age of 9. The vet told me to put his bowl up higher, so he doesn't have to bend his head low to eat. Now I sit his bowl on a box and he hasn't had anymore issues.
Love this video! The potty training struggles are no joke. It took my female dachshund 6 months and my male 9 months to be 95% potty trained...they still have accidents every once in a while. 💜 🐶
Yep I feel your pain 😂
Ive had dachshunds all my life, my parents had a little dachshund couple that they’d owned since they were puppies and before I was born. Then after they passed away, we adopted another middle aged dachshund. They are prone to bad dental health and are very stubborn. You also do really have to keep in mind their spine compared to other breeds. carrying them a certain way is important. My dog personally does not bark very much, only for a minute when someone’s at the door and they do get very attached to people. They’re a great breed to have around kids. My dog has never bit anybody, even when kids were grabbing him all over. So if you’re thinking of adopting a dachshund, do some research first, I would definitely recommend this breed for all ages and people in general.
i've got two. a boy and a girl they are the best companions you could ever ask for!
I'm picking up my 8-week old black and tan smooth haired mini doxie on July 30th. As an adult, I've always wanted one like the one we had growing up. Fantastic breed.
I inherited a mini when a friend died. Daisy was nice, and even got along with Kuini, my Shar-Pei mix. The vets asst. wanted to adopt her, so I let her go. She was a sweetie and had the head tilt down too.
I've had my dog for 3 years. She is every pro that you have said very very little cons. She doesn't bark barely at all and like you said only when something's not where it's supposed to be or someone's, not where it's supposed to be. I love her. She's fantastic little companion and she's my buddy 😍😘 mine is a long-haired dapple dachshund chocolate
your assessment of the pros and cons of the Dachshund were spot on. Like you I learned from personal experience. My favorite bob tail (long story) weeny dog would agree. Rosie is so sweet so loyal and so loving I don't know how I ever got along without her. 🙂
i really want to get a dachshund but i’m not sure where i should look or what website to go on to get one
I think adopting is something you should look into! Try looking on Local Shelters Websites, or Pet Finder. There are also Facebook groups of Dachshunds Searching for homes, and some may be in your area! They are such a great dog, I love the two I have.
@@isabelsherman3639 thank you i’ve been thinking about it for almost 2 years now just it’s been hard to find a dog in my area that i’ll like because of this pandemic so there aren’t many options
I just got a 5 week old dachshund, and he is the sweetest.
Oh you got that dog at a very young age?
5 weeks?! How did that happen?
Arent they supposed to be separated from their mothers at 7-8 weeks?
@@polarbear8440 8 weeks, depending on the breed 9 or 10
I have a sweet mini girl and she is amazing! No cons. She was easy to train because I spent tons of time with her. I did the same research and have done everything in my power to keep her healthy. 🎉 she is the cutest and literally the best Christmas present ever!❤
I’m getting a dachshund and I’m so excited thanks for this video!
Congrats! I want one for Christmas let’s hope ☺️
Yayy so exciting!!
Hey! How is it?
I'm getting one tomorrow. Do you already have it? How was it so far?
My Dachshund "Hershey" is 13. We've had him since he was 6 months old. He has been great and mainly barks at anything that is done at the front door- ring, knock or a chair moves on the front porch he hears it. We don't let him climb stairs at all. He has had back issues twice, but a trip to vet and medication the pain goes away in a day or so. We have pet insurance for him fro PetsMart and it around $55 a month. It started at like $35 dollars a month and rose over the years. The plan is great for yearly checks and covers any back issues that may arise.
As one of my brothers pointed out to me, my doxie is a watchdog, not a guard dog.
I REALLY WANT ONE SO BAD! 😩 I asked my mum to get it in the future and she said “no promises” So I’m hoping it’s a surprise in the future
My dachy just peed all the way up my stairs. On.Every.Step. 20 steps. Luckily, my stairs are not carpeted. He did it because he was mad that I didn’t take him out to “play” badminton. He loves chasing the birdie/shuttle.
They don't urinate out of revenge; you're not watching his signals closely enough.
@@slogan20018 Well after 35 years of doxie ownership, let's say I never had one that held a grudge. Maybe yours were unique. Grudges are human emotions, not dog emotions, IMO.
My doxi will be 13 this year. I got Tink at 2 weeks old. None of these apply. Doesn't bark, Doesn't dig, doesn't tear things up, obeys commands in English and German. Bonds and loved others quickly. He is a velcro dog. Training from experts from puppyhood is the key.
What brand of chew resistant crate pad/bed did you get? Thanks
Definitely want to know more about this bed
It’s a Kong chew resistant bed!
A PLUS!!!! Great job, Holly. I've owned longhaired dachshunds since 1972, along with other breeds, but these are my top faves. Grew up with a smoothie (short haired) doxie, loved them for all the reasons you listed, yet wanted the fur of an Irish Setter! Found out longhairs existed, have had at least one at all times for the rest of my life! They also have long lives, another big pro. They live to 14/15 years, some longer, like my little Polly who is 16 1/2 and doing great! The cons you listed are all true, and yet not really cons if you appreciate the alarm of a bark, pick them up to stop them when a visitor arrives. They are tough and strong. Polly is built like a tiny tank and has never had back issues because I have always carried her with a hand under her rump, never pick her up without that extra support, and taught her early on to never use stairs or jump on furniture. We use ramps in the house for bed and sofa, and she has no problem waiting at the top of my outdoor stairs to my apartment when I go down...it's amazing how well she minds me. They are very smart and understand urgency in a voice. When I explained she could never use those stairs, she just complied, no problem. They want to please!!!! House-training is helped immensely by the installation of a doggie door! BIG plus!! They will also learn by the example of their mother or other older dog in the house. BEST DAMN BREED AROUND!! Loved this video!!!
Agreed! Best breed ever! Thanks for sharing about all your pups!
I’m saving up for one now! They are so adorable. Thank you for the video. This will be my first canine.
I've had doxies since I was very young and yes they do bark alot. My 2 girls let us know as soon someone is on our property and living in the country I really love that about them. Nothing moves without them letting us know about it. I really love the short haired breed because of the ease of caring for their coat. We had 3 black and tan girls but one passed away 2 years ago and we miss her so much. They bring us such joy
we will be bringing home our mini dachshund in just under a month so this video was great, thank you!
So exciting!!
My first dachshund, Mickey D, died one week after his 17th birthday. He was such an amazing dog that I had to get another one, Princess. I was extremely fortunate to find a wonderful breeder. Thank you so much for your video!
I owned a dachshund for 14 years. She rarely barked, but she was mischievous, especially with the cat.
I just got my mini doxie a month and half ago. He’s long hair Isabella. I’ve never seen a Isabella or knew they came his coloring. He’s a Fawn and tan with ice blue eyes.
I have a 3 mo old long hair mini doxie, known as a cream/silver/lt brown dapple with one ice blue eye. His name is Theodore, "Teo,, T.T.. He is the sweetest, most snuggly an loving pup as well as quick to learn, potty trained, comes, sits, walks on leash, GREAT PUPPY🐾❤️
Memphis is my doxie. He’s about 4 months. He’s stubborn as all hell but has caught on to all commands and leash training. Potty is right now my biggest hurdle. So if any doxie owners wanna help us I’d appreciate it. My lab mix and golden were a breeze to train so this is starting to wear on me and making me feel like a big of a failure.
I love my little dachshund so much. Hes got such a big personality!! I'm in college and I wish I could take him with me. I'm his person and hes bonded to me, but I have 2 jobs and school so there is no way I'd be able to take care of him the way I want. I miss him so much and he is one of the things I look the most forward to seeing when I go home
Had Doxies for over 25 years..our Hella, is due to have pups on Thanksgiving weekend..nothing cuter than Doxie pups! Looking forward, and veey excited! Nice video!
I pick my dachshund puppy up on 10th sept and I’m so so hyped x
Good luck! Picked mine up April 7 and it was the best day of my life🥰
Thank you for your videos. I am starting over with my fourth Dachshund. I had forgotten how much work new babies are.
I would just mention the difference between a back injury and IVDD. IVDD is a degenerative disc disease that there is no test for yet. Dodgerslist on FB and they also have a website has a lot of info on this and should be researched by owners or potential owners. Also, spay-neuter at 6-8 months is not good for dachshunds because it cuts off the hormones that control growth. The last bone group to grow or ‘close’ is the spine at 18-24 months. So it’s best for the Dachshund to wait until 2 yrs old to spay/neuter.
We have a 15 1/2 year old long haired and she is the best thing that has ever happened to us. We love her so much. We got her when she was 5 months old. Her name is Reecie. :) She is chocolate and tan colored with a little bit of blonde. She still acts like a puppy most of the time. We don't let her go on furniture or up/down stairs, and we hold her the right way. She has had a few IVDD episodes over the years, starting when she was 4, but we never had surgery for her. We crated her for 6 weeks with meds and luckily, that worked each time. She has not had a back issue in over 3 years. She weighs 8 pounds. We walk her every day. I dread the day she passes to the Rainbow Bridge, as she is my first dog I have ever had. We made a video of her when she was 2 and put it on youtube. She pretty much looks the same now except for gray eyebrows. lol
I have two mini-dachshunds and one recently developed an acute slipped disc. She was paralyzed which was very frightening and very painful for her! However, with medications and bed rest for as long as she would tolerate it, she slowly had her sensation and movement return. It took about 3 & 1/2 weeks before she started walking again. My advice if this happens to your dog is to NOT get the surgery. 4 out of 5 dogs recover on their own (something I found during research and something the MD forgot to tell me!). There's no guarantee with the $5 K surgery as well.
Karyn M I totally agree. We had a standard dachshund and while we were visiting relatives someone left the door open and he got hit by a car. We rushed him home to our vet and the vet said that he probably would never walk again. I took vacation time and was with him all the time he would drag himself off of his bed to P on the potty pad. Six weeks later back to normal, absolutely no problems. Just be careful and give them all the love they deserve.
We are now with our 3rd & 4th dachshunds. Everything you said is really true and yes, the pros have far outweighed the cons - including having to go through the cost and pain of IVDD with our Mr. Freckles. We sought out our first 3 via a breeder or private pet shop, expensive but not terrible. Our last, Parker, we rescued from a dachshund rescue group here in South Florida - we thought we wanted another long haired white / red piebald, similar to Mr. Freckles, but we ended up with a black and tan longhair and he is amazing. So, forget the cons - most can be trained out, either from you or them, we are now retired and have found our two are amazing travel companions and welcomed wherever we go.
I've had a miniature dachshund for 12 years & this is just a list of what's already widely known & all over the internet. Having said that I don't mind watching:)
I've had dachshunds for over 20yrs and absolutely love them. I lost my last one in July, she was almost 16. I'm not sure if I want another yet.
I absolutely love our fur baby Maggie shes 12 weeks old now and is coming along nicely. Super stubborn on potty training but I was prepared after researching the breed before buying. She hasnt been very vocal yet thought unless I leave she whines shes mommy's baby lol. She is also super sensitive to vaccines, face and muzzle swelled up like a Sharpe after her last set and had to go to a vet ER so now she has to be pretreated before them. We bought stairs to avoid back problems, didnt stop her from jumping off the love seat twice vet checked and said shes okay but she freaked me out. Had to turn the stairs upside down to make a ramp that she does amazing with, at her age and size the stairs are a little big for her. Def see the destructive behavior, she digs at ur carpet and tears pieces out lol. Still wouldn't trade her for the world lol, she loves fetch with our mini nerf puppy tennis balls too. Any tips on house training this stubborn breed? I love the color of yours, ours is a black and cream with the cream markings resembling rottweiler markings. Absolutley love Maggie's cream eyebrow spots😍
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So cute!!! For house training consistency is key, I set alarms on my phone to take her out every two hours that helped!
What ramps do you guys use? Any brands? I made one for my pup but he won’t use it much, especially if he’s excited.
This video is so relatable...it was like describing my dachshund.
I have a dapple dachshund named Roxie (same dog on my profile pic) and she has the best personality, and always stays by my side, Dachsunds are defiantly my favorite dog breed! She does bark when people knock on the door and come in but when she realizes its someone she knows, or even people she dont know, she still goes near them and always gets away with a belly rub from them in the process 😆
My dachshund loved my D&D sessions. She grew to see them as her extended family. They aren't always so xenophobic, though they are more bonded to their close family usually.
Right omg they are so clingy but my dog doesn’t really like men I see it’s like the men in my family have to prove it to her that they can be trusted , she follows me everywhere she is about to be 7 months old soon and also she eats everything it’s hard to keep tissue and other things she isn’t supposed to consume away from her she will find it , but the most of all I love her and her ears are the best part to her omg so fluffy ❤
They could be trained for.more physical guarding. Thery were bred for taking on badgers after all.
They are super hunters...on the ground, underground, in the waterm and even with hawks and falcons. All of which to say that as an intelligent breed, you can train.them.to do many things.
That intelligence plays into the stubborn streak and destruction behavior...some put,.they get bored. Kong toys, puzzle bowls and loads of different command training go a very long way to channel that energy. It plays well into their loyalty since they want to please their primary.
Dachsies rock!
Ours were pets and we never took them hunting. I always wondered about that. I know our second was absolutely fearless and would go after anything. Whether it be a racoon that just knocked down our garbage cans, other larger dogs, or (phew!) a skunk or two. He was very fond of anything that smelled foul. Good thing he liked baths as he got plenty of them.
We had a dachshund when I was young. She was definitely stubborn. Another thing is that they are hard-wired to be hunters. We tried to train her to walk off-leash, and there were a few times where she picked up the scent of a rabbit. The hunter software opened up and she would take a 90 degree turn and take off after her prey. You can’t get too upset, it’s just their nature. She was a wonderful dog.
I don’t know about your dachshund, but my dachshund does not have those tendencies. Yes, she is a barker. But will stop when told to stop. She has also never been destructive. She even has one toy that she carries around quite a bit and hides it, it is a little lamb (Lambchop). She loves that thing and does not tear any toys up.. she did rip some up when she was a puppy, but she no longer does that. Yes, she is stubborn. But, with proper training she does obey commands. I feel like you were convincing people not to own dachshunds, I don’t think that’s great. I’ve had four dachshunds and everyone of them have been wonderful. You were telling them about your experiences, not all dachshunds in general. In my experience, the pros definitely outweigh the cons! Also, we trained our little female to use the potty patch, it is like outdoor carpet and it sits in a large plastic tray and you put dog pads under the carpet. I don’t think it took her about a week to learn to use the potty patch. Of course it would not work with a male dachshund, but it certainly works wonders with the female.
Yes this video is kind of the opposite of my dachshund. She’s a barker, but she’s never been destructive except for if I leave food in her reach lol. She has a basket full of toys that she cares for a lot and never rips them up either. She’s very loyal to me, but she also loves new company and the attention they give her. She’s also strong for 14 pounds and has made me slip while holding her leash lol. But then, my brothers dachshund is very territorial and will bite you in a heartbeat and destroy everything left out. He’s very loyal to my brother and him only. They’re all so different really
I've had 3 dogs before we got the dachshunds. These are probably the hardest dogs I've ever had to train. Our previous mutts were so easy going, would eat any food you give them, and very independent. On the other hand, dachshunds are very stubborn, difficult to train. They DESTROY all toys, chew treats, beds, etc. You gotta be careful with their teeth. They're also very clingy and bark a lot.
I have a dachshund and he barks A LOT if he hears a noise, he barks, if he sees a stranger he barks (until he can kiss them). He’s very very stubborn but smart. He is definitely destructive 😅 but overall he’s a big baby he loves his toy pacifier, he HAS to go to sleep with it every night and takes it anywhere he goes. He loves to be held and rocked like a baby and he’s just a little sweetheart! I definitely do recommend this breed if your thinking about getting one.🙂
Mine isn't destructive except for paper towels/ tissues. Mine loves to be held like that too.
She will bark at New people but will be licking them in about 10 minutes.
She's goofy and funny .
Jenny Rose lol mine too! He’s all bark but no bite😂 as soon as the person comes in or sits down all he wants to do is kiss!
@@LifewLexiNicolethey are so silly too mine rolls on her back and makes weird piggy noises.
@@jennyrose9454 awe lol, I’m just in love with the breed😂
@@LifewLexiNicole my son and anted one since he is as a toddler maybe cause of curious george. Got one when he was 10 she's his buddy😁
Thank you for your honesty about the cons as well as pros!
I have a dachshund too! I love them sooo much 😍 this is a great video, super informative and I agree 100%! I also have a dog ramp for mine to get up on our bed. Stella is precious! Thx for the video ☺️
I wonder if the barking has to do with your dogs being minis. The last doxie my cousin owned was a mini who was a barker. We owned 2 short haired standards, neither of which barked excessively, though where we lived was quiet.
Two other traits of dachshunds are that they are fearless and they have big personalities.
Ur hair is beautiful 🥰 I can’t wait to get my dachshund is 7 days
Very useful as I’m taking care of a Doxie on a housesit this summer. I’m just doing my research into the breed now, as I like to be well prepared.
Im going to consider myself lucky.
Ive had 3 dachshunds, and all 3 have been the easiest and best house-trained dogs ive ever had in my life.
That is lucky!!!!
I’m going insane these dogs are so stubborn and poorly behaved. I think I’m going to break up with this man I’m dating. I’m use to yellow labs. He did not Put in the effort to correctly train his two rescues which definitely have litter syndrome. It’s such a regression of quality of life. Extremely adorable but pretty dirty and disgusting misbehave dogs - and I’m doing the retraining.
@@itsamodernmess Oof. Ya if youre not willing to put in the effort / work, it can be amazingly difficult and undeniably frustrating to actually "live" with. Its nice that hes rescued them, but effort needs to be made.
Are furniture ramps a must have for miniature doxens, or will they be fine without?
If you’re going to let your doxie on furniture then yes I think it is. Of course there are doxies who never use a ramp and never get IVDD, and cases of doxies that always use a ramp and still get IVDD, but the more cautious you are the better!
My first was "an accident" , fell totally un love with the race, even with all the cons, the one that i have nos, it's a black and tan girl, she has seizures, every nos and then, wich it's something they are prone to, it's manageable but scary, i love her till moon and back ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Holly! Your website expired, can you please update it? I'd love to see your puppy organization and planning pdfs!
I have 6 doxies. One of them hardly barks. Others bark to almost everything!!🤣totally agree they are so stubborn!! I am so in love with the breed thou!!💚 they are so great companion.😍😘
They’re so loyal! The best 🤍
Hi Holly! I own a long haired dachshund male. I got him at 5 weeks old because of circumstances. He broke himself potty training at 7 weeks old. He’s a very good dog.
im gonna adopt a weiner dog, thank you! this was veryy helpful ;)
Yes for adoption!
I have a dachshund and I’ve been deemed the Doxie wrangler because these dogs are FAST! When they run they run and you’ve gotta be quick if they escape, and although it’s not super annoying day to day their barking can be pretty loud