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Things You Need To Know about Adopting a Dachshund!

"Our goal is to put our rescued dachshunds into the best home for them." Dachshunds are very personable breeds, but they also have some naughty traits: 1 - Stubborn, sometimes hard to potty train 2 - Escape Artists - can squeeze any little hole and get out of your yard 3 - Love to SNIFF and DIG. Dachshunds are bred to fight and kill small animals. 4 - They are very protective of owners. 5 - Do not like to be startled when sleeping. 6 - Prone to back problems - need to be kept slim. 7 - Can be a persistent barker

Dachshund Quick Facts Dachshunds were first bred in the early 1600s in Germany. The goal was to create a fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a badger burrow and fight to the death with the vicious badgers. The word "dachshund" literally means "badger dog" in German. They were very popular in the US in the early 1900's, but fell out of favor after WWII. Guilty by association! Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size. Standards range from 16-32 pounds, while Miniatures weigh 11 pounds and under. There is no official classification for the term "tween", which is frequently used to describe the 12 - 20 lb range. Coat: Three varieties: smooth, wired-haired and long-haired Activity level: They require moderate exercise, and can adapt to most living environments. Learning rate: Average (slightly difficult to train) Temperament: Lively, affectionate, proud, bold, almost rash, tenacious, willful, clownish, curious, mischievous, very clever, devoted Guard dog ability: Low Watch-dog ability: High Life span: 12-15 years

What kind of adopter does Nebraska Dachshund Rescue look for? One who has a secured fenced in yard. All bottom parts of the fence must be secured. Keep the dog as an inside pet and will not be left outside when owner is away. Doggie doors can only be used if owner is home. Walk the dog on a regular basis Brush the dogs teeth and provide necessary vet work Keep the dog at its ideal weight Play or train the dog An owner who will Socialize-Socialize-Socialize (not just with immediate family members) but taken to parks, dog stores, dog events

What Are Dachshunds Like? It Depends on Who You Ask… Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Clingy Dachshund Lovers Say: Cuddly Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Reckless Dachshund Lovers Say: Fearless Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Pushy Dachshund Lovers Say: Confident Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Stubborn Dachshund Lovers Say: Tenacious Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Manipulative Dachshund Lovers Say: Intelligent Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Bad with Kids Dachshund Lovers Say: Discipline kids that need it anyway Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Needy Dachshund Lovers Say: Loving Non-Dachshund Lovers Say: Hard to Housetrain Dachshund Lovers Say: OK, we'll give you that one