Thinking about owning a Dachshund? Dachshunds For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is fully updated to show you how to find the one you’ll love forever and make him or her part of your family. Whether you choose a standard or miniature this one-stop guide gives you all the information you need to raise and care for your adorable “hot dog.” This must-have resource is packed with expert advice on everything from feeding and healthcare to housebreaking, grooming, training, and more. Plus, you’ll learn the ins and outs of selecting the right vet, handling emergencies, and even showing your Dachshund. You’ll find out about the ups and downs of living with a pet, get familiar with the Dachshund’s classic physical characteristics, and find help in deciding whether you’d like a smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired pooch. Discover how to: Choose your ideal Dachshund Prepare your home for your new arrival Manage your puppy’s nutrition and health Conquer training problems Groom a smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired Dachshund Build a strong and loving bond with your pet Handle common Dachshund back problems Choose toys, grooming tools, and accessories Select a crate and bedding Introduce your dog to other pets Take charge of your Dachshund’s training Bringing a lively, clever Dachshund into your home will be a happy and joyful experience. Dachshunds For Dummies, 2nd Edition, makes it easy, too!

You’re no idiot, of course. You’re aware that the Dachshund resembles a hot dog with four feet. However, many new owners are caught off-guard when their cute, large-eyed, floppy-eared Dachsie behaves in ways they never expected. Don’t roll over and give up! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Dachshunds will show exactly how this breed views the world! In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • An anatomical examination of the Dachshund’s physical characteristics. • Training exercises to engage your dog and establish household rules. • Food and fitness suggestions to keep your Dachshund healthy. • Methods of housetraining that won’t traumatize you or your canine.

This one-of-a-kind manual provides dog owners with simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on how to teach their dog a variety of tricks and how to troubleshoot when training techniques fail.

Dachshunds are popular for both their long, low-slung statures and their vivacious personalities. Their clownish behavior, unwavering loyalty, and go get ’em attitude has made this breed exceptionally popular throughout the world. These spunky little dogs come in a variety of sizes, with the largest specimens reaching nearly thirty pounds in size and the smallest topping out at just ten pounds or so. They have three distinct coat types to choose from—smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired. This is a fearless little breed, developed hundreds of years ago in Germany to track and hunt animals that went to ground, like badgers, and pull them out of their dens. While the majority of Dachshund dogs today are pampered pets rather than independent hunters, they still retain both their high prey drive and their tenacity. The traits that made them great hunters can also make them somewhat difficult to train. With this thorough guidebook, you will discover everything you need to raise your Dachshund from an impulsive puppy into a confident and well-mannered adult dog. The Complete Guide to Dachshunds is your road map to unlocking your Doxie’s potential. You will learn what to do and what not to do to ensure your canine companion’s continuing good health, as well as tips and techniques for training the stubborn Dachshund. This comprehensive guide to Dachshunds answers your most crucial questions, such as: Is the Dachshund breed right for me? How do I prepare my home for an active new Dachshund? Which methods are most effective when training my Dachshund? What do I need to know to protect my Dachshund’s health? Whether you refer to your new fur baby as a wiener dog, sausage dog, Doxie, Dotson dog, or badger dog, one thing is certain: he will keep you busy! These short-legged dogs aren’t the type of endurance athletes that make good jogging buddies, but they do have a lot of energy and drive. Learn everything you need to know to keep up with your dynamic Dachshund and keep him healthy and happy for years to come. Discover valuable information about your new dog, including: The Dachshund history as a hunting dog How to choose the right Dachshund for you What to expect from a breeder or rescue Planning a budget for your Dachshund darling What to expect the first few weeks at home How to easily house-train your Dachshund The importance of socialization Tips and techniques for training your Doxie How to deal with a difficult Dachshund Grooming your Doxie (with guidelines for all three coat types) Health issues common to the Dachshund breed Protecting your long-backed dog’s spine Supporting the aging Dachshund While these little dogs can be a bit challenging, pet parents around the globe find their efforts well rewarded with joy and laughter. These little hunters are as entertaining as they are cunning, and they are always up for a new adventure. This guidebook will provide indispensable insights about your dog’s mental, physical, and emotional health for both novice and veteran Dachshund owners. This wide-ranging guidebook is required reading for anyone who shares their life with a Dachshund!

This book will cover everything you need to know about raising a Miniature Dachshund. From choosing a new puppy to senior dog care, this book touches on it all. Whether you’re planning on bringing home a new Miniature Dachshund or you’re looking for some tips to help you care for your dog, this book can help you figure out what you need to do. These dogs have a goofy personality to match their goofy appearance. With tiny legs and a long body, they’ll be sure to attract a lot of attention on walks. The long ears and big feet on these sausage dogs complete their adorable look. Not only do they look a little silly, but they act the part as well. Miniature Dachshunds are a constant source of entertainment for their owners. This comprehensive guide answers every question you may have including: Is a Miniature Dachshund right for me? What do I do now that I've brought home my new dog? How can I best train my Mini Dachshund? What common mistakes should I avoid? Be prepared for your new pup, and all the challenges that come along with owning a Miniature Dachshund. This book will take you on a step-by-step journey and walk you through virtually everything you'll need to know as a new owner, including: Miniature Dachshund history and characteristics Preparing your Home for your Miniature Dachshund Bringing Home your Miniature Dachshund Being a Puppy Parent Housetraining Socializing with People and Animals Miniature Dachshunds and Your Other Pets Training your Miniature Dachshund Basic Commands Dealing With Unwanted Behaviors Traveling with Miniature Dachshunds Nutrition Grooming your Miniature Dachshund Basic Health Care Advanced Miniature Dachshund Health Life with an Aging Miniature Dachshund If you’re ready to take on the challenges and joys of owning a Miniature Dachshund, then this is the book you need. The road to being a great Puppy parent is a long and difficult one, but this road map can help you navigate all the twist and turns as you start the most amazing journey of your life!

This easy-to-understand guide will cover everything a new or perspective Yorkie owner would need to know, including deciding whether or not a Yorkie is right for you (and vice versa). The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Yorkshire Terriers will show you how to handle this breed and keep your home harmonious. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The history of Yorkie and it differs from other dogs in the Terrier family. • How to manage parasites, diseases, and other health issues common to Yorkies. • The eight basic obedience commands to establish yourself as leader both inside and outside your home. • The best plans to protect your house and yard from your Yorkie—and vice versa.

Dасhѕhundѕ are ѕсеnt hound dogs brеd tо hunt bаdgеrѕ and other tunnеlіng аnіmаlѕ, rаbbіtѕ, and fоxеѕ. Hunters even uѕеd расkѕ of Dachshunds tо trail wіld bоаr. Tоdау thеіr vеrѕаtіlіtу makes them еxсеllеnt fаmіlу соmраnіоnѕ, ѕhоw dоgѕ, аnd ѕmаll-gаmе hunters. But dоn't lеt thіѕ pup fооl you. Dоgѕ оf thіѕ brееd mіght bе, as lеgеndаrу lіtеrаrу сrіtіс and humorous jоurnаlіѕt H. L. Mеnсkеn ѕаіd, "hаlf a dоg hіgh and a dоg аnd a half lоng," but thіѕ ѕmаll, drop-eared dоg іѕ tоugh еnоugh tо take оn a bаdgеr. In fact, thаt'ѕ how they gоt their name (Dachs meaning badger; hund mеаnіng dоg). However, уоu mау knоw thеm bу оnе оf their many nісknаmеѕ, іnсludіng Wiener Dog, Sausage Dog, Doxie, and mоrе. If you're lооkіng a lіttlе роосh who wіll kеер уоu оn уоur tоеѕ аnd ѕhоwеr you wіth love, thіѕ mау bе thе brееd fоr уоu. Opt to adopt if you can! DоgTіmе rесоmmеndѕ this саrrіеr fоr trаvеlіng with уоur small Dасhѕhund. You ѕhоuld аlѕо рісk uр thіѕ dog water bottle fоr any оutdооr adventures you have with your рuр! Hеіght: 8 іnсhеѕ tо 9 іnсhеѕ tаll аt thе ѕhоuldеr Wеіght: 16 to 32 роundѕ Life Sраn: 12 tо 15 уеаrѕ Dachshunds (рrоnоunсеd DAKS hund - never dаѕh-hоund) соmе іn three vаrіеtіеѕ ѕmооth (shorthaired), wirehaired and lоnghаіrеd. In the United Stаtеѕ, Dасhѕhundѕ аrе either miniature (11 роundѕ and under аѕ an аdult) оr ѕtаndаrd (uѕuаllу between 16 and 32 pounds аѕ аn adult). If уоur Dachshund weighs between 11 аnd 16 роundѕ, hе'ѕ called a twееnіе. Othеr соuntrіеѕ hаvе a wіdеr vаrіаnсе іn the ѕіzеѕ. Fоr еxаmрlе, in Germany, thе official bіrthрlасе оf thе Dachshund brееd, Dасhѕhundѕ аrе identified аѕ Standard, Mіnіаturе, оr Kаnіnсhеntесkеl, based on a сhеѕt mеаѕurеmеnt tаkеn аt the аgе of fіftееn mоnthѕ.

The Dachshund (colloquially known as 'The Sausage Dog') is a breed of short-legged and long-bodied hound dog. The standard size Dachshund was bred to flush out badgers, and other burrow dwelling animals. In fact the word 'Dachs, ' in German, means 'Badger.' The miniature Dachshund was bred to hunt smaller animals such as rabbits and prairie dogs. Standard sized Dachshunds weigh between 16 and 32 pounds (7 to 14kg) when fully grown. Miniature Dachshunds weigh 11 pounds (5kg) and under. If a Dachshund weighs between 11 and 16 pounds (5 to 7kg), it is referred to as a Tweenie. The breed has three different types of coat: shorthaired, wirehaired and longhaired. Due to their small size, interesting appearance and lively disposition, the Dachshund has become one of the most popular household dog breeds. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Dachshund's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Dachshund, raising your Dachshund from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Dachshund: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Dachshund," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Dachshund owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Dachshund and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'