Dachshunds: the most honest advice you'll ever find about Dachshund dogs -- purebred, crossbred, and mixed breed. Buying, adopting, raising, training, behavior, and health care for Dachshund puppies and adult dogs.

Misspellings:
dachsunds, dachsonds, dashounds, dashonds, dashunds, dachshounds

Dachshund is pronounced DAHK-sund.

An affectionate nickname is Wiener Dog!

Dachshunds are called Dackels or Teckels in their native Germany.

Dachshunds come in two Size varieties: Miniature Dachshund and Standard Dachshund.

Dachshunds come in three Coat varieties: Smooth Dachshund, Longhaired Dachshund, and Wirehaired Dachshund.

And many colors, so you have lots of choices with this breed!

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Dachshunds...
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By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010



Dachshund Dog Breed Review
Dachshunds: what's good about 'em . . . what's bad about 'em! The most honest dog breed review you'll ever find. Temperament, personality, and behavior problems. As an Obedience Instructor and Breed Selection Consultant for over 30 years, I give you my honest opinions about the breed -- I hold nothing back.

Dachshund FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dachshunds -- temperament, training, housebreaking, health care, finding breeders, and buying puppies.

Training Dachshunds
Teach Your Dachshund 100 English Words. Respect training. Obedience training. Housebreaking. Training Dachshund puppies. Socializing Dachshunds. I'll show you how to get your Dachshund puppy or adult dog to listen to you and do what you ask him to do.

Dachshund Health
For good health and long life, you need to raise your Dachshund in all the right ways. The best (and worst) dog foods. Vaccinations and booster shots: needed or not? How long do Dachshunds live? Finding the right vet. Spaying and neutering.

Buying or Adopting a Dachshund
Good breeders versus bad breeders -- how to tell the difference. Adopting your Dachshund from a rescue group. Temperament tests for evaluating Dachshund puppies and adult dogs for sale and adoption.