Answer: No! Dachshunds are not hypoallergenic canines. Although these pooches don’t shed their fur all that much, the dander that they produce is enough to cause an allergic reaction in those people who are highly sensitive to dog hair or flakes of skin that is shed by most pets.
Answer: A well-trained and properly socialized Dachshund can be fairly friendly with small kids. If these pooches are properly guided and introduced to a lot of kids at an early age, then they can become decently kind and gentle with children of all ages. But still, it is not recommended to leave a Dachshund all alone with a small kid as these pooches don’t normally tolerate all the antics and quirks of a young child.
Answer: Generally, Dachshunds are not considered to be a highly canine-friendly breed. These pooches are not known to get along that well with other dogs and they can sometimes even get a bit aggressive with other pooches as well. A lot of training and socialization is required to make a Dachshund more sociable with other canines.
Answer: Dachshunds are known to be more friendly and kind to the members of the feline family than they are with other canines. These hot-dog-like pooches generally mix fairly well with other household pets such as cats and thus Dachshund is a decent breed for those people who are looking to raise a dog and a cat at the same time.
Answer: Technically, Dachshunds do make fairly decent guard dogs, but rather than labeling them as a guard dog, the more appropriate term for these canines would be excellent watchdogs. These pooches can effectively look after or protect their homes and property from any kind of outside harm and they do so by alerting their owners in case of an intruder, a burglar or a trespasser and that’s what makes them an awesome watchdog.
Answer: Yes! Dachshunds are great apartment dogs as they are very adjustable in nature. These canines adapt to the apartment lifestyle fairly easily and as they do not have very high exercise or work needs, they are known to remain fairly inactive and relaxed inside their homes.
Answer: Dachshunds are very minimal shedders. These canines only shed their fur on an occasional basis and that too in an extremely limited manner.
Answer: Dachshund, just like any other breed, has its pros and cons when it comes to recommending it to a novice or first-time owner. On the one hand, these canines have pretty manageable grooming and exercising needs but on the other hand, they are not that easy to train and they require a lot of guidance and handling from their owners so that they could become more sociable with others. Hence, it is up to the first-time owners to prioritize what they need in their future pet. If they can manage the demanding training sessions of a Dachshund, then this breed can be a decent option for them as its other maintenance needs like grooming and exercise are not that high.
Answer: Yes! Dachshunds are frequent barkers and they love to express their feelings through their voice. These pooches can sometimes be a little noisy to their family members and hence if someone wants to control their Dachshund’s habit of excessive barking, then it is highly important they start training it at an early age.
Answer: Dachshunds have fairly moderate exercise requirements. Daily slow-paced walks either in a park or a garden are good for them. Regular light-hearted play sessions are also necessary for these canines as they are good for their mental well-being and happiness.
Answer: Dachshunds can live alone without the attention and care of their owners and family members for a few hours in a day, but if these pooches are continually left all alone in the house for very extended periods of time, then it can have a really bad effect on their health and mental state. These pooches can gradually become very sad and frustrated due to extended loneliness and that might lead to several new bad habits such as furniture chewing, incessant barking et cetera. Therefore, if you are looking for a canine that you can leave alone for a long time in a day, then a Dachshund might not be the one for you.
Answer: Training a Dachshund in not extremely hard if a well-experienced and knowledgeable owner/trainer is involved in the process. But for most people, these canines can be a bit challenging to train as they are a little stubborn in nature and they also have an independent personality. These pooches can very easily get distracted during the training sessions, hence, it is very important for their owners to remain highly gentle and persistent with them if they want to efficiently train their Dachshunds. Reward-based training methods have also proved to be fairly effective while training a Dachshund.
Answer: Dachshunds have low to moderate grooming requirements. Both the smooth-coated and wirehaired Dachshunds only need weekly brushing of their coats so as to remove all the extra loose hair from their body. The Longhaired Dachshunds, on the other hand, should be brushed at least 2-3 times a week so that there are no tangling or matting issues in these canines. Dachshunds’ bathing needs are fairly low and occasional baths and cleaning sessions are more than enough for them to remain neat and tidy. Their nails should be trimmed whenever it is necessary and their teeth should be brushed at least once or twice every week so as to maintain decent dental hygiene in these canines.
Answer: Dachshunds have an above average tolerance to heat and high temperatures. They can survive comfortably in a moderately hot area but if the weather conditions are too hot and uncomfortable for these pooches, then they do require a lot of care and protection from their owners.
Answer: Dachshunds are not known to be highly tolerant of cold and chilly weather conditions. These pooches should be kept warm and cozy by their owners if the temperature starts to dip below 10°C and they should mostly be kept inside their homes during extremely harsh and colder months of the year.
Answer: Yes! Dachshunds are fairly intelligent canines. They have decent learning and thinking skills and their problem-solving and decision-making abilities are also up to the mark as well.
Answer: Dachshunds are not very cordial and warm with strangers. These canines are known to remain fairly reserved with the new people that they meet and if they find someone suspicious, they can also be a bit aggressive with them. If you want your Dachshund to be more friendly and social in nature, then proper training and early socialization is the right way to go.
Answer: No! Dachshunds do not drool a lot. They mostly drool before or after having their meal but apart from this, they do not drool all that much.
Answer: Dachshunds are reasonably priced canines that are not that expensive to bring home. They do have a fair amount of maintenance needs but still, this breed is not considered to be that hard to manage. These canines have moderate grooming and exercise requirements and they don’t have very high feeding needs as well. The only department that might require a bit of work from the owners of this breed is training these canines. They can be a little hard to train, but once they become comfortable with their owners and the bond between the dog and owner starts to grow, then the process of training a Dachshund also becomes fairly easy and manageable. Hence, all in all, this not a very high maintenance breed and should be fine for most people.
Answer: Dachshunds have a decent availability in India. They can be easily found in most of the big cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai et cetera, and gradually their availability in other smaller parts of the country is also improving.
Answer: The average price of a Dachshund puppy in India is around ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Dachshund puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Most Dachshunds don’t like to swim in a big pool or in a lake and there is a very good reason for that. These pooches have extremely short legs that don’t allow them to efficiently paddle inside the water and thus, they are not able to swim properly in a big and deep water body. But still, if you want to take your Dachshund swimming, then proper supervision and protection are highly necessary and the water level shouldn’t be very high as well.
Answer: Dachshunds usually come in the following colors:
Answer: Dachshunds have a pretty decent lifespan of about 12-16 years. Some of these pooches may even live longer than 16 years if proper care, nutrition, and exercise are consistently provided to them.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Dachshunds are intervertebral disc disease, patella luxation, osteogenesis imperfecta, hip dysplasia, eye issues, obesity, granulomatous meningoencephalitis, and epilepsy.