Dachshunds don’t look like the kind of dog that might be aggressive, and with their small stature and cute little faces, they are probably rarely considered aggressive – but you may have heard that they can be a bit feisty at times. Is that true? Dachshunds can be feisty, yes. 99% of dachshunds are not …
Dachshunds are clever, energetic, and enormously sweet. They also have a well-deserved reputation for clinginess. If you’ve asked yourself “Why are dachshunds so clingy?”, you’ve come to the right place! Anxiety is very much part of any list of dachshund personality traits. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get one. It just helps to remember that …
Experts put dachshund’s stereotypical stubbornness down to their superior intelligence. As they were bred for hunting, dachshunds are also very persistent animals. They were bred in this way so that they would successfully track and retrieve their prey, even down deep burrows and holes. If you are familiar with the dachshund breed, or lucky enough …
A Dachshund is an adoring, loyal, and highly entertaining breed to have as part of the family. Oftentimes these little guys are used to being the baby of the family and can get quite the shock when a new human baby comes along. How are they going to get along? Dachshunds are mostly good with …
Dachshunds are quite sweet and loving to their families, but this breed is also quite the jealous one! So, do Dachshunds get along with other dogs? They can get along quite well with other dogs, but due to their jealous nature and their diminutive size, you’ll want to make sure that you pick the right …
Your dachshund may often demonstrate the common behavior of sleeping on his or her back. Although this behavior is cute to see, you may be wondering why your pet does this and if it has any impacts on his or her health. Dachshunds sleep on their backs to cool down and often to demonstrate that …
If you are lucky enough to have a wee Dachshund as part of your family, you likely already know by now they are digging machines. Unfortunately often this is seen in digging behavior all throughout your yard resulting in eyesores of messy holes, but it’s also seen when they dig incessantly at their bed. But …
Dachshunds tend to calm down when they’ve reached two years of age like most puppies. However, if not properly trained and treated, they can display aggression and anxiety due to the nature of their breed’s genetics. In this article, we’ll explain why dachshunds are so prone to hyperactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety. We’ll also provide …
Yes, Dachshunds were originally bred to be hunting dogs in Germany as long ago as the fifteenth century. They are specifically used to hunt burrowing animals such as badgers because of their small size and strong noses. Though you may not initially think of the “sausage dog” as a keen hunter, they have been used …
Dachshunds are of average intelligence regarding dog breeds, but it depends on what you are measuring. These dogs are stubborn, which means it can take longer for them to learn new commands, but they are also hunters meaning they have incredible instincts. Keep reading to learn where dachshunds fall on the intelligence scale compared to …
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