Sunday, April 13, 2014

Red Dachshunds Are Very Sweet Pets

By Anita Ortega


There is a wide variety of types of dachshunds for you to choose from. Red dachshunds are a really cute breed of dog. Their bodies resemble a corndog and their legs are very short. Some people refer to these dogs as sausage dogs. These dogs were especially bread to hunt down badgers and little rabbits.

You get a red, black and tan, chocolate, long hair, smooth hair and a wire hair. You will also be able to get these little sausage dogs in a miniature size. These breeds of dogs are great little hunters and will get very excited if they zone in on a scent.

Sausages often gain a lot of weight start looking like cute little round blobs.You will find that some sausage dogs pick up a lot of weight and could reach between 16lb to 32lb. The smaller breed like the miniatures reach could reach as much as 12lb. A lot of people fall for their big brown eyes and not to mention their long drooping ears. These dogs are so playful when they are pups and enjoy playing fetch with you.

These dogs can become little yappers, they start barking at just about anything that comes across their way. These dogs are very intelligent and are incredibly stubborn most of the time. These dogs don't like to be told what to do, so training can be very frustrating so it is suggested not to even try it.

As with most small dogs, sausage dogs don't really like meeting new people. If you have small children and are looking to get a dog, this breed would not suit your needs. They don't really like small children and tend to bit them. There are some sausage dogs who love some little children, as long as they are behaved they be very loyal to them.

Unfortunately, sausage dogs suffer with severe back problems. When this happens, it is heart shattering for the owner to watch their beloved puppy suffer so terribly. When this happens they may undergo surgery which may be very costly. Old dogs who suffer back problems may be too old for any surgery. If this is the case, considering euthanizing may be the humane thing to do.

Some dog lovers who love their dogs to bits will enter their dog into dog competitions so that they get to show their babies off. You will find that most of these show dogs are pampered and very spoiled. On a regular basis they will get their teeth cleaned and go for grooming. In order to win, their owner needed to keep them in a tip top condition all the time.

Sausage dogs are related to the hound dog family. Both of these breeds are bread for the sole purpose of hunting. They were originally from Germany and their name means badger dog. Hunters loved using these dogs as they were small enough to follow a badger or rabbits down into their holes.

This is a fun breed of dog to own. They are very playful little pups and enjoy catching balls and making their owner happy. Exercising your dog is a very important task as you need to keep them healthy and active. A dog who isn't stimulated gets boards and will dig many holes in your yard. They will also use your favorite slippers as a chew toy. It is so important to buy your dog some toys to chew so that it will keep them occupied while you are out.




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