The dachshundalso know as dachshund either hot dogis a breed of dog originating in Germany that is characterized by having a somewhat peculiar physiognomy, very elongated, from which precisely its colloquial name comes.
This elongation is due to a genetic mutation known as bassetism while its legs are short with respect to the body, making it a unique specimen of which we find three sizes: standard, miniature and kaninchenand among which there are also distinctions regarding their type of hair that can be hard, short or long.
Therefore, today we want to give you five tips that any expert in this breed of small dogs will give you so that you can take care of them as they deserve.
Take care of your spine
Given the special morphology that dachshunds present, the greatest care must be taken in their spine, preventing them from making efforts such as climbing stairs, to armchairs, high places, making unnecessary efforts…
In these cases, it is best to accustom them from a young age to using branches, benches that are not high and thus avoid jumping and overexertion.
And it is that health problems such as herniated discs They are much more frequent in this type of dog and not only is it a great pain, but sometimes it can have fatal outcomes.
Watch your diet
Dachshunds tend to be especially greedy and they have a certain tendency to be overweight and it is one of the worst things that can happen to them. And it is that, once again, given their physiognomy, having extra kilos burdens their spine and can be very harmful.
So be very careful with the snacks, with the prizes and with giving them large portions because they are very gluttonous and it is not good for them. Of course, you will not always be able to resist their insistence and their adorable begging faces.
Exercise, our best ally
The so-called dachshunds are a breed with a great vitalityso long walks will be a daily appointment and necessary for them to spend energy.
In fact, it is recommended start these routines as puppies to exercise your muscle mass and strengthen your back muscles early on.
Education and training to the test of patience
Those of you who have dealt with dachshunds know that they are especially stubborn dogs, For this reason, it is important to impart a good education from puppies and that they socialize with other dogs since they can tend to be very individualistic and cantankerous if they are not with other dogs.
Thus, it is always recommended that you have toys within reach, but of those that cannot break because they will swallow everything that passes in front of them and can be toxic.
The best advice we could give you if you are thinking of having a dog of this breed is that you will need a lot, a lot of patience and firmness in this training (They are extremely smart and will latch onto any weakness we show.) That yes, as soon as they are done to you (and a little you to them because with them it is like that), he is an adorable dog, faithful to infinity and beyond and a life partner that we would not change for anything (I tell you from my own experience).
Basic hygiene care
Each type of dachshund has different hair care: for short-haired ones, once a month pass them a horsehair glove to remove excess hair, dirt and make their hair shine enough; those of long hair yes, we will have to brush them more often to remove knots; and for those with hard hair, we will have to take them at least a couple of times a year to have their hair fine-tuned.
Baths in these breeds are more common since, having their center of gravity low, they also they drag much more dirt, it is something unavoidable.
Special care must be put in the ears since they tend to have a lot of otitis, so we will have to keep them very clean, be careful with the herbs and thistles that drag them all and, in addition, we will have to cut their nails often.
I said, an adorable dog that you never get tired of.
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