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THE DACHSHUND

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When deciding to purchase a mini Dachshund puppy, you must firstly make sure this breed is suited to you & your lifestyle. You should expect the breeder to ask you lots of questions to make sure the breed is suitable for you & to ensure that the right puppy is placed in the right home.

The Mini Dachshund is a very happy intelligent little dog that thrives on love and attention. They are fantastic companions and when well socialized they love the company of other dogs, cats and children. They love exercise but are equally as happy curled up on your lap. Miniature Dachshunds are within the hound group; they can be traced back to working dogs that used to go to ground to track badgers and rabbits. This means they can be active little dogs and love to go out on walks so do require at least 30 minutes exercise a day. They are also incredibly faithful and loving so when they are not spending time playing in the garden they love to be curled up on your lap. They make very good family pets and are fantastic with children. They are not suitable for full time workers as they thrive on interaction and crave attention and love from their family. The breed standard states they should be within 4.5kg (10lb) and 5kg (11lbs) Miniature Dachshunds can suffer from Progressive retinal atrophy - cord-1 otherwise known as PRA this is a disease of the retina, which causes initial night blindness but usually progressing to complete blindness. It is therefore incredibly important that all breeding dogs are tested to ensure that any offspring are free of this condition.

ADAPTABILITY

ADAPTS WELL TO APARTMENT LIVING

 

 

GOOD FOR NOVICE OWNERS

 

 

SENSITIVTY LEVEL

 

 

TOLERATES BEING ALONE

 

 

TOLERATES COLD WEATHER

 

 

TOLERATES HOT WEATHER

AFFECTIONATE WITH FAMILY

 

 

CHILD FRIENDLY

 

 

DOG FRIENDLY

 

 

FRIENDLY TOWARDS STRANGERS

 

FRIENDLINESS
HEALTH & GROOMING

AMOUNT OF SHEDDING

 

 

DROOLING POTENTIAL

 

 

EASY TO GROOM

 

 

GENERAL HEALTH

 

 

POTENTIAL FOR WEIGHT GAIN

 

 

SIZE

EXERCISE NEEDS

ENERGY LEVEL

 

 

INTENSITY

 

 

EXERCISE NEEDS

 

 

PLAYFULNESS

TRAINABILITY

EASY TO TRAIN

 

 

INTELLIGENCE

 

 

PONTENTIAL FOR MOUTHINESS

 

PREY DRIVE

 

 

TENDENCY TO BARK

 

 

POTENTIAL TO WANDER OFF

 

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