Dachshunds on Stairs ?

Back Problems are no laughing matter ...

"Intervertebral disk disease is a major clinical problem in the dachshund breed. However, by recognizing the causes and consequences of the problem, owners may prevent a great deal of difficulties by restricting the amount of excessive jumping and managing the weight of their dogs. In the event disk herniation does occur, veterinary attention should be sought immediately since the earlier medical and surgical intervention are begun, the better the therapeutic outcome." *

* This and More from the Canine Invertebral Disc Disease

Wiener Dog Races

... or see the Original Version

How to speak Dachshund

Learn it today !

Funk and Wagtails Dachsionary

Dachsie Dictionary of Riku the Rocket

Tinker & Belle's Dachtionary

Shopping for Doxies

Books

Dachshund Delights
All kinds of books about Dachshunds

Charity Fundraisers

Almost Home
Benifit the Almost Home Rescue

DRWP Fundraisers
Benefit the Dachshund Rescue Web Pages.

Dachshund Wear

Barnyard Ballet Designs
We design decorative designer neckwear for Pampered Pets, especially Doxies.

Dachsie Wear
Custom made dachshund clothing for the pup that can't shop off the rack!

Designer Doxie Duds
Doxie Duds are made to fit the long, lean, low doxie body!
Sizes are for Mini, Tweenie & Standard Doxies.

Hotdog Buns
... your choice of mustard or catsup. MUST SEE !

Turbo Tails
Neat dog things and custom made doxy apparel

Gifts & Collectibles

Brandy Designs Dachshund
Mailboxes and welcome signs. Each product is individually handcrafted and handpainted.

Compleat Dachshund
Original Dachsie prints

Dachshund Puppets
Handcrafted wooden Dachshund puppets

Dachshund Sculpture
True works of art by Joy Becker

Dachshund Treasures
Your Internet Doxie Store. Beautiful and unique Dachshund gifts and collectibles.

Distinctivley Dachshund
Quality gifts and art for Wiener Dog lovers !

Enjoy Doxies
A truly unique collection of art prints and posters featuring your friend and mine ... the Dachshund.

Moreland House
Dachshund themed gifts and art prints

Wiener Dog Emporium
Distinctive gift & gecor items for Dachshund lovers

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The Look !

Dachshund Chat Links

The Best in Doxie Conversation !

Dachshund Zone

Dachshund Lovers

Dachshund Junction

Dachshund Sayings

Ten Reasons why you should have a Dachshund !

with rebuttals by Mary Pyle *

1. He is an ideal companion as a pet. He will follow you, love you, and amuse you all day and every day.
   * You are graciously allowed to share your bed & board with him. You will trip on him, and watch him laugh at your clumsiness.

2. He is a born sportsman. He will turn his nose to anything above ground, while below ground, he will, given his chance, and hold his own with the best. Dachshunds were originally bred to dig badgers out of holes.
   * He will chase all pet cats, birds, & dogs from his exclusive territory (which is as far as the eye can see). He will also roto-till your fresh-laid lawn and new flower beds.

3. He is a born gentleman. His aloof dignity is above canine skylarking and petty yelping.
   * What they don't want to see and don't want to hear does not exist.

4. He is courageous to a remarkable degree and will stand up for his rights against any foe.
   * From behind a fence there is none braver.

5. He is odorless, always clean and easily housebroken.
   * You'd be odorless too from the daily baths needed made necessary because of finding "neat" things to roll in. House - broken is more like it. (Know a good handyman?)

6. He comes in several sizes, colors and coats to suit your special taste. The tiny miniatures also come in all three coats and colors; smooth, longhaired and wirehaired, and from a beautiful shiny black and tan to a rich Irish Setter red. There is no other breed, which offers such a selection.
   * They are like peanuts, you can't stop with just one, and there is always a new variety or color or size to drool over.

7. He has a well-founded reputation for being rugged and strong. Equally at home in either cold or warm climates.
   * If it is cold, they are in your bed or in their sweater. If hot, they grab the seat in front of the air conditioner and drink out of your ice tea glass.

8. He asks only that he be with you whether you live in a mansion or the most humble abode. He is at your side day and night and he will warn you if any strangers are lurking about.
   * He is willing to share all you have, if you eat dog food, he'll eat dog food. If you have steak, he gets steak! You couldn't get rid of him if you wanted, and anybody stranger than you SHOULD get barked at.

9. He is most affectionate, and delights in riding in your car or sleeping close to you (if you will let him) at night, but he is content with his own bed and a simple cover that he can pull over his head, with just a shiny black nose to show his presence. Just to be near you and show his love for you is all he asks.
   * He is not stupid enough to let a good sucker out of his sight. People are such pushovers for the old "I love you, I love you" routine.

10. He is a wonderful companion for your children, and will take a lot of rough play and enter into the spirit of fun, for he is a born comedian. You can trust a Dachshund for they have never been known to betray a confidence.
    * They love kids, the younger the better. Children can be blamed for so much that the "sweet li'l puppy wuppy" couldn't possibly have done (they don't realize how tall a fully stretched Dachshund can reach). A Dachshund will never write a tell-all unauthorized biography, but don't leave your pot roast within reach.

ONCE YOU HAVE OWNED ONE, YOU WILL NEVER BE WITHOUT ONE !!!!!

ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN OWNED BY ONE, THERE IS NO HOPE FOR YOU.

* My human has lost track of the original source for this article.
If anyone knows where this came from please let me know so we can give proper credit due. - Rosie

Skunk Recipe *

-to remove odor
Does a great job on Tom Cat Spray too!

• 1 bottle hydrogen peroxide
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Dawn liq. dish detergent

Keep ingredients separate until ready for use. The chemical reaction of mixing these together not only neutralizes stink completely, but foams up quite a bit. So it is best to combine it all in a spray bottle container and shake when ready. A large bowl will do in a pinch.

Spray on dog until coat is soaked. Keep out of eyes. (BUT Remember to rinse out eyes imediately and thoroughly with cold water if skunk spray has gotten into them.) Wait about five minutes and rinse.

It also works on human clothes: Use half recipie dilute in a gallon of very warm water. Soak 1/2 hour.

* anyone is welcome to post this article as they wish - Cristie