Are Dachshund Puppies Right for Your Family?
Everyone knows dog is the man’s best friend. Are You probably thinking of getting a dog as your family member? What kind of dog is good for you and your family? This is a big and headache problem , ah? Of course, you can find some articles and useful tips about choosing to bring a dog on many famous dog webs and blogs, even in my old posts. Today , I want to show and introduce a famouse dog breed for our readers-Dachshund Puppy. Dachshund puppies are really lovely family dog. The followings are some good informations and tips and I hope it can help the dog lovers.
Dachshunds are available in two sizes, standard and miniature. Otherwise known as the “sausage dog breed,” the Dachshund has a low, long and muscular body, enabling it to move freely in a tunnel or den without sacrificing the jaw and body strength it needs to overcome its quarry. Agile and with great stamina, Dachshunds have three types of coats, smoothhaired, longhaired and wirehaired, each providing a different level of protection against the weather. The Dachshund dog breeds has a pleasant, energetic expression.
Country of Origin:
The Dachshund originated in Germany.
Height:
Standard Dachshunds are 8 inches. Miniature Dachshunds are 6 inches.
Weight:
Standard Dachshunds range from 16 to 32 pounds. Miniature Dachshunds are under 11 pounds.
Colors:
Dachshunds can be any color, except white.
Coat:
Standard and Miniature Dachshunds have three coat types. The smoothhaired coat is short and shiny, the longhaired coat is of medium length and slighty wavy and the wirehaired coat is thick and hard. The longhaired and wirehaired coats require more attention for grooming purposes.
Life Expectancy:
The expected life span of the Dachshund is 12-14 years.
Living Environment:
Dachshunds do well in apartments as long as they get daily exercise. Owners should be aware that Dachshunds can be noisy.
So how to take care of Dachshund Puppies ? So easy, followings are steps:
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Step 1:
Take your dachshund puppy for an initial veterinarian visit. The vet will be able to decide which vaccines your puppy needs and when they should be given. Your vet will also be able to identify any potential health problems your puppy may have. A first appointment will also help your vet to track your puppy’s growth.
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Step 2:
Keep your handling and playtime with the puppy to a reasonable amount. Just like human babies, dachshund puppies need lots of rest. As your puppy gets older, it will be able to play for longer periods of time.
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Step 3:
Feed your dachshund puppy small meals four times a day until it is 3 months old. From the age of 3 to 6 months, your puppy should be fed 3 meals a day. Once your dachshund is 6 months old, it can eat 2 meals a day for the rest of its life. Meals should be a nutritious dog food, and table scraps and treats should be kept to a minimum.
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Step 4:
Place your dachshund puppy’s food bowl in a quiet area of the house. It is important that your puppy be able to enjoy its food in peace without being startled or distracted. Distraction can keep your dachshund from getting the nutrition it needs to grow. A corner of a quiet room is a perfect place.
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Step 5:
Provide your dachshund puppy with a soft place to sleep. When buying a bed, remember that puppies grow quickly and can be quite long when stretched out. Place the bed in a place where your puppy can be part of the family and learn the patterns of your household.
1. Remember dog training is a happy game between you and your dog.
2. Making a simple plan and write it in your notebook.
3. Don’t hurt your dog
4. Reward and praise your dog
5. Get your dog attention
6. Do dog training everyday
7. Full of love, care, and hope during dog training forever! Enjoying it !
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