Dog's Help

If in case you are looking for daschund puppies on the net and have not found any information then check your   spellings. Often people spell or write dachshund as daschund. Spell the word correctly and you may get the right information. Anyways, here is some information on the daschund breed. Just read on.

A Dachshund is one of the best breeds of dogs available today. They are also known as wiener dogs. They have long an elongated body with loose skin, small legs and a barrel chest. This dog's behavior is quite different from that of other breeds. It is known as a large dog in a small package. It is extremely affectionate, amicable and loving in nature. It is stubborn and can’t tolerate undue strictness or harshness. You have to be patient when training them.

Dachshunds come in three varieties: smooth haired, long haired and wire haired. Dog grooming needs to be done accordingly. The smooth haired ones have smooth and straight hair. The long haired variety has long and straight hair that needs to be trimmed at regular intervals. The wire haired variety has wiry, coarse and harsh hair. It is this variety that requires the most grooming.

The breed is available in colors such as sable, cream, black, red, tan and fawn. The sizes that the breed is available in are toy, miniature and standard. The biggest risk to health of this dog breed is from problems of the spine that can be aggravated because of obesity and lack of exercise. They have a tendency to put on loads of weight. Therefore, you need to be very particular about what and how much you feed them.

Overall, dachshunds are great pets and if you give them proper pet care, they can provide you with a long term friendship. In spite of their small size, these dogs are very alert and can be aggressive if required. Dogs of this breed can be excellent watchdogs.