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This hub really hit home for me because I don't know what I would do without my dachshund. My dog Weener was very sensitive about her paws. I voted this UP, etc. I never had one before. It is a low cost, and often no cost, way of increasing a shelter's capacity, improving public relations, increasing a shelter's public image, rehabilitating sick and injured or behaviorally challenged animals, and saving lives. Neither is a biter either. I would love to answer each and every one of you, but I don't know how realistic that will be. Becky Katz from Hereford, AZ on March 27, 2012: Congratulations on Hub of the Day. His name is Oscar and has been such a great dog for my wife and son. Voted up, useful, interesting and will share. Only one had a biting problem, which I was able to get him over by training. Posted by: Angie If you are patient, committed and ready to open your heart, we have the perfect dog waiting for you. Id have to say guilty on both counts at our house. And housebreaking? He still occasionally seems to get a little stiff and slow at times, maybe just from running like a lightning bolt. He had a name for it but I can't remember now what the name was. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. She was impressed with our chicken wire fence, and with our doggie steps, which we had to each of our beds for our spaniel, Hope. That has worked on every one of our dogs and we have had quite a few that were supposed to be yappy breeds. Appreciate your detailed information about dachshund traits. I love this! He can go through a bully stick over twice as fast as our spaniel, who is much bigger. Contrary to conventional wisdom, shelters can adopt their way out of killing. Public relations and marketing are the foundation of all a shelter's activities and their success. She and her family have a very mellow doxie who rarely barks and never bites. Then bury the chicken wire, covering it over as you go, and staple the remaining to the fence. He would move over and soon she would be stretched out right alongside him again. I think there exist many that value dogs as family as you and I but many don't take the time to learn the breed they own and the ins and outs, so kudos for the lesson here, I voted it up across the spectrum,even funny [buttinsky]LOL. They do make great pets and most loving little things. My first dachshund (a Standard Longhair) didn't severely hurt his back until he was 11 and that was due to a very specific accident that involved falling off of a bed. Suzanne Sheffield from Mid-Atlantic on March 27, 2012: Love these little fellows. Although, I wish she had that independent trait you described as she is very needy and must always be next to you or preferably on your lap. Your dog is very cute, I hope the treatments you give him continue to give him relief. Sabastian seems to really enjoy his cave! Sebastian is no longer allowed on the couch. Both trained to go on a verbal command (hurry up!) Join our email list for a heads up on latest blog posts, info on businesses and exclusive offers. The Wire-haired personality lies somewhere in-between and I've heard it's more like a Terrier's (but, I can't substantiate that since I haven't known any Wire-hairs personally). But, regardless, it is important for people to be aware of a dachsie's long back and to learn how to hold them properly (which is, basically, the same rule for most animals: support the back end!). The old name was dachshund. So, my husband decided maybe the next dog should be a bulldog. But he should not have been used for breeding because of his huge overbite. For me it wil always be Dachshund. If you must find a new home for a pet, please try posting to our adoption portal before placing the burden on the shelter. Volunteers are a dedicated "army of compassion" and the backbone of a successful No Kill effort. After surgery the little dog would wet all over the place. Each of the coat types have different temperaments. Thanks Rick. I am the proud owner of a Dachshund and love giving advice to other owners. They are 10 and 12. It was a winner from the get go. She was paralyzed for about two weeks and we swam her in the bathtub for physical therapy. There was a couple who were good friends of ours, and they were very fond of Oscar. Your article and your photographs of your dog will steal any dog lover's heart. Dogs like Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, and Dobermans have a reputation as potentially aggressive breeds, who may attack and cause serious injury or even death. Sometimes I wake up with her laying on top of my legs or chest. Thanks for visiting Jennifer. Sebastian is a gorgeous dog. And that means consistent marketing and public relations. dog kicking a 210 lb, 6'3" man out of bed was funny. Congratulations on making Hub of the Day. Voted up! I enjoy watching a pair being walked in our neighborhood wearing their dog sweaters (too, cute). Fingers crossed. Without it, saving lives is compromised. The Frog Princess from Florence area of the Great Pee Dee of South Carolina on March 27, 2012: I enjoyed your hub but on the other side of this I have two one mini and one tea cup and they are the stars in my life. He is in good health and has had a strong back, so I'm happy we have not had to deal with surgery. Each of the dogs in CDRs care, have found their way to us through no fault of their own. I wouldn't hesitate to have another if it were possible. Back in the day my sister had a 280Z Dachshund. A friend of mine recently got a chihuahua/dachshund mix and now I'm wondering if that will aid in the back problems, since her dog isn't as long as most dachshunds I've seen. Each foster home is asked to evaluate the behaviour, personality, and temperament of their foster dog. Fred Smedley from Devon, United Kingdom on March 31, 2012: Great hub and so true. Dogs are not adopted on a first come first serve basis, but rather the rescue works with our approved adopters to find a match that best suits the needs of the dog and the family. An Eight lb. Your hub will be very helpful to those thinking that dachshunds may be the dog for them. Add chows and chow mixes to the list of biters. I had to have a home visit interview before I was allowed to adopt. Sinea Pies from Northeastern United States on March 27, 2012: We have owned three labs, two adopted, and their temperament is just perfect for our family. 2022 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. I agree with all these things. My Rottys are in the 7 to 10 year bracket of life expectancy and my oldest at almost double that just passed in the fall. It seems that despite all his imperfections, you love him very much. The one we used to have used to snap and bite like crazy. Thank you for considering a rescue dog. our male we got in Oklahoma to prevent the possibility of our male being related to our female, sounds really far fetched but it can happen, and the last thing you want is dog cousins having oddball pups! Id say to anyone else passing through: There are some great comments above. I guess we got lucky. Lanark Animal Welfare Society (Smith Falls), N.T.C.R. Both hard to housebreak and can't be completely trusted to roam freely. Thanks for sharing. The only ailment they seemed to have was cataracts;but still managed to get by as long as not too much was moved in the house. Good Hub. Susan Keeping from Kitchener, Ontario on March 27, 2012: Excellent hub. I looked at dozens of potential adoptees, reading all of the profile information. I have had three bite incidents and all were the breed show cased here, and had never offered to bite prior to the actual incident, but after me picking them up and giving them a stern rubbing on the head with my knuckles [a newgy?] Both like to be near their human, except when gnawing something or wanting to run freely until pooped. rmcrayne (author) from San Antonio Texas on February 22, 2012: I agree alexadry. Maybe not the easiest dogs, but I love them. Thanks for the visit Simone. I have a sign to not attempt to handle any dog until they have my attention and OK. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. When I moved back to my home I had ramps put in and she quickly learned to use them along with the steps for the sofa. Right on, right on! My neighbor has a doxie and she's such a sweet dog! I have a mix dachshund and mini pinscher. One of Sebastians favorite pastimes is going to the backyard to bark. That is really interesting ..funny to read this hub ..Nice. The vet says the spine right above the shoulders and the back by the tail are affected. Congratulations on hub of the day. CookwareBliss from Winneconne, WI on March 27, 2012: Thanks you so much for sharing your experiences with your dachshund. The adoption placement counselor will contact your personal and veterinary references. Remember, if you go looking for bad on the internet, you'll end up with posts like above that make you think every dachshund will need back surgery, this is not the case, simply a collective of the handful of people who Did have issues with theirs. Before I brought Sebastian home, I hired a friend to put up chicken wire around my fence so he could not dig under. One of ours is a black and tan and the other is red. Lady Charlotte (Charli) and Sir Maximus (Max) I voted up and interesting. They are the loves of our families' lives. The Doxie was another sick animal that was passed on to unknowingly owners. It was like bark or fetch. I guess you never know. Great work and voted up! But when they refuse to walk up the stairs or go for a long walk it usually is an indication of pain someplace. My friends own a difficult dachshund with every negative trait mentioned in your hub. I think I got 24 wide chicken wire. So I am in the beginner phase of all things dachshund," but have already learned some important lessons. Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on March 27, 2012: This is well-written and very informative. The new one is Nissan. He was walking normally within 5 days. I've gone on too long, but you inspired me LOL so one more thing and I'll shut up. RickMc from Kentucky on February 22, 2012: I remember my younger sister wanting a dachshund so badly. Kimberly Lake from California on February 22, 2012: Voted up and interesting. I saw the words stubborn and independent listed on many dog breeds in the many books I collected on dogs. Shelters are often inundated with pet surrenders, and do not want to provide a simple outlet that takes away the obligation of responsible pet ownership. If you allow your dog to jump excessively or go up and down stairs a lot, they will developed a spinal injury. I used to have a mini I loved very much. Although difficult they wouldn't trade her in for a million dollars! Saving animals requires communities to develop innovative strategies for keeping people and their companion animals together. Just wasnt the same feel later calling them Nissans. you're doing the pet enthusiasts out there a huge favor in publishing this hub. Worse, they can have breathing difficulty, to the point they may not survive. Socially shared. I love that dog bed on top, the sock monkey one :). Now he loves it and doesnt come out for hours. I have spent the last few weeks working on a presentation on shoulders, that I finally delivered Saturday. She is not allowed to jump from furniture, either. My in-laws had a dachshund so I knew about the back problems, but I didn't realize they were tunnelers. Before rescuing my dachshund, I did some research. Sadly, besides having pet owners fill out a lost pet report, very little effort is made in this area of shelter operations. Some of the things I learned before I adopted my doxie, and some things since. So, I gently put her on the floor whenever she signaled me. I had never seen a piebald before. She would quit barking when we said enough because when she didn't we tapped her on the nose until she quit. She was 2 years old, and the shelter never told us she had diabetes. Sebastian recovering from surgery. Yours is certainly a cutie! 50 Caliber from Arizona on March 27, 2012: A super hub, you've include much information in a well lain out way with fun mixed in [I considered behavior traits of individual dogs fun] to keep me rolling through the article. Neither shed (yay!). I suppose there are anomalies in every breed and we found two. Their personality is similar to other hounds, they tend to bond most closely with one person, they are barkers and diggers, they follow their nose, and if you call them when they are giving chase they do tend to just look back over their should like "yeah right." He does have issues going to the bathroom in the house but is something we have learned to deal with. Post your review of CDR, Canadian Dachshund Rescue (Haliburton), Post your comment on CDR, Canadian Dachshund Rescue (Haliburton), Post your reply on comment of CDR, Canadian Dachshund Rescue (Haliburton). Sebastian has an incredibly cold nose, which I believe is related to not having a jaw below to aid in warming. This study concluded aggressive vs docile traits are likely inherent in many animals, and not learned. Lisas-thoughts101 from Northeast Texas on April 02, 2012: rm, we have two miniature dachsunds. Very interesting. She is our little princess and everyone that sees her is smitten with her beauty. I can see why you were taken with him. They are irresistibly cute, right? Lucky for me I have run into no back problems with either but they do love their blankets. I just reviewed: CDR, Canadian Dachshund Rescue (Haliburton), B.A.R.K., Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines (Ottawa), AVA, Action Volunteers for Animals (Unionville), Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue & Adoption (Richmond Hill), Jack Russell Terrier Rescue of Ontario (Toronto), SOAR, Southern Ontario Animal Rescue (Brampton), ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals (Toronto), Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary (King City), L.A.W.S. www.canadiandachshundrescue.com |Email:adopt@wienerdogrescue.com. The barking is annoying, but for me its the peeing and the back problems. Increasing adoptions, maximizing donations, recruiting volunteers and partnering with community agencies comes down to one thing: increasing the shelter's exposure. However, a couple have had brittle bones and/or slightly crooked joints which I think is something else to look out for with some breeders. Thanks for sharing a great hub on what it is like to rescue a dachshund. Thanks so much for sharing! To request an application please send an email toadopt@wienerdogrescue.com. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I had a friend who had several dachshunds over the years. So, many times people get the dog home, find out that it is sick and the shelters and rescues won't take them back. If you are looking for the perfect dachshund who is already house trained, great with kids and cats, who doesnt bark and already knows sit, stay and leave it; then rescue may not be for you. I figure anything is better than what happens to them if they are left in the desert on their own, 48 hours tops is all they have. I also wonder why the pet adoption agency don't offer more info on breeds when they are adopted. We became inseparable and he was very docile with me but he suffered ill health and unfortunately didn't live for many years. Now, if you try to clip their nails without valium there is trouble. My sister-in-law has a dachshund and he bites if you try to take something out of his mouth. I am appalled at the shelters and rescues for selling sick dogs, most of the time the animal has something wrong with it and are given up or abused after the owners find out they have been duped into a sick animal. I wanted nothing to do with her since I didn't like small dogs and wanted a German Shepherd so bad, but the daschund quickly grew on me and now she is my wing-dog =) She's also very stubborn and independent, just like you described. It is, certainly, a fact that if you have a dachshund they are guaranteed to have back problems at some point, however, I think it's an exaggeration to say it's guaranteed that the problems will become severe. I could have peed in his coffee. Your APC will work with you throughout the application process. I have a dachschud that we bought from a local breeder who is now 7. What a wonderful thing. Rufus rambles from Australia on March 27, 2012: Congrats on HOTD! We have several breeds on the list for our next dog, and I may scratch doxies off. To date CDR has saved the lives of over 900 wieners from abuse or euthanasia. The other is just curious. One will kill any small animal if given a chance. I've known 6 dachshunds, none of which have had any signs of an overbite. "Awesome." good times. We got her from some friends of my moms and she was a miniature red long-hair. Direct adoptions work well and allow everyone to share in the accountability of their community! The adoption placement counselor will conduct a phone interview with you. All were previously owned, but the only one that came from an actual rescue agency was the only one that had back problems, and he has not needed surgery, the rest were spry and athletic. We took old Oscar home(he was 10)and he blended into the home okay. He did chew a shoe of my wife's one day, and after that situation, all my wife had to say was the word shoe, and Oscar would show his teeth and growl. But, all three have an independent streak, are born watchdogs (i.e. CDR volunteers encompass a vast network of dedicated individuals, spanning the province of Ontario. hvacunits from Longview, TeXas on April 03, 2012: Simply an amazing Hub. Your photos are adorable, too. Lindsay Blenkarn from Nashville, TN on March 27, 2012: This is a great hub for potential dachshund owners to read! Not only was it stylish, it did very well on the racetrack. Our dogs spend a minimum of one week in foster care before they are considered available for adoption. Sebastian is a real sweetie, but I wont get another dachshund. Kudos to you for giving Sebastian a better life. Neither has back problems and use stairs all the time. I am so impressed with people that do something kind for others or animals like that. The whole shebang- MRI, surgery, and post-op care- was over $3000, and that was after my $500 military discount. Caring for pets and in particular dogs is close to my heart. Please note that you must be 21 years of age or older to adopt from CDR. I have always liked dachshunds. And my current dachsie (a Miniature Longhair) is 8 and still running and jumping just fine. This is not to say that an animal cant be trained to be aggressive, but that some may be aggressive vs docile despite their environment or upbringing. Paula from The Midwest, USA on March 27, 2012: I had a dachshund once, and loved him very much. Adoptions are vital to an agency's lifesaving mission. I charge a minimum of 25 bucks and/or 50 pounds of dog food, if they can't pull that off they can't afford a dog. And the more a community sees its shelters as a place to turn for advice and assistance, the easier this job will be. The Smooth-haired has the most extreme temperament and are the ones most prone to being nippers. He would use the steps to go up because that was the only way he could get up. And DON'T let your doxie on the bed or couch. Espescially the longer animals and large dogs. She loved to burrow under the covers! One is a human with fur on.. the other is her dog :) Both potty trained fairly well. Magical thinking perhaps?! Once CDR has received your completed application, you will be assigned an Adoption Placement Counselor (APC). She is a true blessing gret with the grandkids and great with my father. I was ready to give it away but put it next to my feet on the couch one day, and he just crawled in. :). You sound like such a great dog owner. I miss her very much and am thinking about getting another. in our 6 years of breeding, I've only had 1 person bring a puppy back, and that's because his girlfriend didn't want to house train it on $3000 carpet haha. : ). I know exactly what you mean bill. He likes a bed with a pillow, then another pillow and blanket on top so he can burrow between the two pillows. Well written story about your dachshund. to do it and do it now. Ive seen him scratch in the dirt from time to time, but hes never done any serious digging. And some doxies do not recover full function in their legs, bowel, and bladder. I still cringe when I think of a friend who adopted one and the poor Dachshund was carried and dropped by the kids and then she started biting them! Catherine Taylor from Canada on March 27, 2012: My girls and I loved this hub. She finally trusted me and I was allowed to play with her paws gently. If you have a biter, get yourself some Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. However, she barks LOUD. I would say the burrowing is a pretty endearing trait. Dachshunds have a higher incidence of overbite when compared to the general population of dogs. Thankfully he has no chewing and feeding problems. There is no guidelines for the foster care people, many times they are paid to keep these animals and they are caged for the rest of their lives or transferred from one foster home to another. I wonder if any breed of dog is really easy. GOOD THING I asked a dog trainer friend of mine. Your point of dog steps is so important to the long body that the Dox has, but I hold it as a major point for all breeds, it's good advise for all dogs and humans as well, I have Rottys that are muscled up like a weight lifter, they are subject to "hip displasia" due to weight and a breed problem, It is good advise to eliminate the need or activity all together to prevent the loss of large sums of medical bills or the dog. I have had friends who have had dachshunds that they loved dearly. Voted up. needless to say, it only took a few days, and itchy was already acting like caesar's boss. I had to put him down after a year of watching him just lay around feeling badly. Adopting a rescued dachshund means opening your heart and your home to a dog that will require patience, love, understanding, compassion and training. To do all these things well, the shelter must be in the public eye. To date CDR has saved the lives of over 1,000 wieners from abuse or euthanasia. This normally runs 20-30 minutes in length. I don't think I ever realized they were such biters before, and we actually didn't have ours for all that long so that is probably why. Mine likes to burrow under pillows as well. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on March 27, 2012: Congratulatons on HOTD! I guess Sebastian had his back surgery about a year and a half after I got him, at about five years old. I have two doxies, one's a barker, the other not. With your support we can continue to help deserving doxies find their furever home. She's also great with their pet cat (the cat usually has the upper hand between the two of them). She finally found her a home with an older lady. So far that does the trick. Most dachshund owners will tell you that their doxie likes to burrow under covers. I have a daschund myself well, it was originally my mothers. it's a shame he's no longer around though, as i do miss the little guy. They may have come from puppy mills, shelters, hoarding situations or have been surrendered to CDR by families who were no longer able to look after them. Just a quick correction though. Dachshunds are cute, but I admit I would probably never get one because of the back issue prevalence you mentioned. The quantity and quality of shelter adoptions is in shelter management's hands, making lifesaving a direct function of shelter policies and practice. Jumping stresses the spine. Your dog is adorable! The dog is a dappled one, like yours and was formerly a mommy dog at a puppy mill. So some of the stereotypes don't hold up. Cindy Murdoch from Texas on March 27, 2012: Very nice hub. Summary of Toronto & Ontario Dog Rescue Organizations, Surprise Doggy Box Unboxing and Review Video. We've been breeding dachshunds for about 6 years, Never have mine had back problems, and the many happy homes we've placed our akc pups into, have never had issues with back problems, our oldest female which just had her last litter is 8 years old, has only had 5 litters in her whole life, her name is Saleen and she still hops up and down with no problem, We've always kept ours inside when it's cold but they love it outside. and then putting them back down and telling the person to talk to the dog and get it's full attention with some kibble, things worked out and they were able to rub and pet with out further problems. but up in the country, you depend on your dogs for things like that and it comes with the breed. Unfortunately, this one is also oftentimes the hardest one to demand and find. Great hub. Leave a comment, Haliburton, ON I do get referrals from time to time who say they have been several week ends looking for me. The Long-haired are more docile and have more of a Spaniel personality. But I would always be worried about their back. It sounded like they all have such a wonderful temperament. You must be 21 years of age or older to adopt from CDR. Oddly, I have never heard of the overbite thing before (which may just be my good fortune). Even then, he was able to recover without surgery. Congratulationis on making the the Hub of The Day. I have a Miniature Schnauzer who has back problems (I wrote about her, too). All Rights Reserved Copyright 2022 - NK Animal Advocates LLC. "Oscar-Shoe! My granddaughter had a dachshund and she was a good little dog. No small child should be left alone with puppies, as they inadvertantly can hurt the animal and destroy their trust in people. It's good to get lots of information first. The whole thing would repeat until he fell out of the bed. in Purebred Dog Rescue, Small Breed Rescue It's kinda cute, but). Great writing and informative hub. My dachshund Sebastian is a biter. The dog would be with someone all day. What an adventure he's been in your lives! We got both of them as puppies. I think all those wonderful things are true, but I should have read that Dachshunds for Dummies book before I got so headstrong about rescuing a dachshund. My mom has four dachshunds and we used to have one. CDR works closely with local, national and international animal welfare organizations, to provide care for wieners who are in distress, suffering abuse, abandoned or homeless. Congrats on hub of the day! - North Toronto Cat Rescue (Markham), RSNB - Ruff Start New Beginnings (Colborne), GDHS - Gananoque and District Humane Society, No Kill Animal Shelters - The nOkill Network, CDR, Canadian Dachshund Rescue (Haliburton). I do the best I can with my dollars paying the way. Which are more stubborn, dachshunds or skunks? Required fields are marked *. Very cute photos of your little guy. You have successfully adopted a wiener. When I was a baby and still in my pram my parents bought a dachshund puppy so that we could grow up together (so I'm told obviously). Even better, maybe I would have learned how prevalent back issues are, even if you do everything right.. One of the most overlooked areas for reducing killing in animal control shelters are lost animal reclaims. Mike Bouska from Midwest USA on March 27, 2012: We somehow ended up with a dachshund named Oscar when we went to look at a piano that was for sale, and the lady had a black and tan male that needed a home. jaswinder64 from Toronto, Canada. They adore weiner dogs but I am so glad you shared the pros and cons of this breed. Fortunatley my Jack and the Weener had to be treated with cortisone, but eventually got better after I stopped them from running up and down stairs. In order to meet its commitment to a lifesaving guarantee for all savable animals, shelters need to keep animals happy and healthy and keep animals moving through the system. Loved this article. An adoption or transfer to a rescue group frees up scarce cage and kennel space, reduces expenses for feeding, cleaning, killing, and improves a community's rate of lifesaving. Dachshunds also have a reputation as diggers, which would not be so endearing. One likes to burrow, the other not. This far-reaching group strives to ensure that no dachshund in Ontario is left behind. JP Carlos from Quezon CIty, Phlippines on March 27, 2012: It's really good to know all these information. He said that nobody told him he couldn't train a dog to a litter box, so he tried it and it worked. Mona Sabalones Gonzalez from Philippines on December 29, 2013: Thank you for this story of your dachshund. As a dog lover (which explains why I write Hubs about mine), I love to read about dogs. Your Sebastion is precious. We don't know what we would do without them. That said, I had no idea about all these additional complications- the burrowing, the biting, the overbite very interesting! Neither have had back trouble yet, knock on wood. If you adopt a dog from a shelter or the pound, your basically getting a car from craigs list, they'll tell you everything good about it, but one it's yours, you'll start to find all the fix-er-up things, but now and then, you'll luck into a real Gem. To do this, shelters must put in place comprehensive vaccination, handling, cleaning, socialization, and care policies before animals get sick and rehabilitative efforts for those who come in sick, injured, unweaned, or traumatized. She has only bitten one person, the vet. I have owned 4 1/2 dachshunds in my life (the 1/2 one is half pug.) (And the barking. They changed my set up to people getting access to any breed while I was engaged with some one or thing other than the person[s] and dog they saw that got their interest. Sebastian has not bitten anyone in a while, but I am the only one that can pick him up, and he has to be heavily sedated for all veterinary care.