Training a dog doesn’t need to include anything all that major. In fact, pretty much every dog has to go through at least some training basics such as obedience training, potty training, and more. Are dachshunds as hard to train …

Having an overweight dachshund is annoying but common. It also greatly increases the dog’s health risks, however, so you should work to avoid or mitigate weight gain. So, what are the dachshund diet and exercise needs, and how to form …

Dachshunds come in a lot of varieties in terms of size, coat, color, and more. They have a few rarer genetic variations too such as the dapple dachshund. This is a rather notorious type of Doxie which often brings up …

Sudden hair loss is as annoying in dogs as it is in humans. It can feel even more inexplicable too. So, let’s talk about dachshund hair loss on the back – why and how to deal with it? Dogs aren’t …

When we occasionally cough because we have something in our throat we know not to freak out. However, when our pets start coughing we often panic as we don’t know what’s causing it. Just as with our coughs, if your …

The world of dog crossbreeds is full of fascinating characters. A great example of that is the dachshund and Lhasa Apso mix – a royal family hound. Descendant from the German badger-hunting dachshunds and the Himalayan temple guardians Lhasa Apso, …

Doxies come in a few different coat varieties. So, the process of grooming them isn’t always the same. This brings the question of are long-haired dachshunds double-coated or single coated? How much do they shed? How often should you brush …

Many wanna-be dog owners don’t realize all the responsibilities involved in having a canine pet. If you’re one of those that do you’d be right to research whether your dream pet is actually suitable for you. So, are dachshunds good …

It’s the afternoon, you’re playing with your Doxie on the couch when you notice something. Your dachshund has a rash on the belly – what is it and what to do? Depending on the size and severity of the rash …

With basic feeding and training, long-haired dachshunds also need some attention with their coats, but can you shave a long-haired dachshund? Knowing how to take care of a dog’s coat is a requirement to assure healthy skin and coat.  It’s …