Having one dog is great but what’s better is having two! Say you have a Doxie, however. Do dachshunds like other dogs and what are 15 breeds that get along with them? Does the second dog need to be a dachshund or absolutely have to be small- or mid-sized? Also, when is the right time to get a second dog and what do you need to do beforehand? We’ll try to answer all that below.
Do Dachshunds Like Other Dogs?
Dachshunds can easily like and even love other dogs under the same roof. This isn’t a guard dog breed nor do Doxies have any inherent dog aggression. Instead, as a scent hound breed, dachshunds were bred to live in kennels with other dogs and to hunt together with them. So, there isn’t anything major that makes dachshunds worse for living with dogs than most other breeds.
That being said, there are two things we should note:
- Every dog is an individual so it’s still perfectly possible that your dachshund will prefer to be an only pet. Some dachshunds can be a bit territorial and/or get jealous of another dog. This isn’t anything too typical for the breed nor does it mean that there’s anything wrong with your dog – it’s just a matter of personality.
- Secondly, dachshunds do tend to be willful, headstrong, quite playful, and mischievous. So, if you want your Doxie to pair well with another dog, it’s wise to make sure that their personalities match. So, getting a calm and laid-back dog may not be the best match for a young and wild Doxie.
What Do You Need To Do Before You Get A Second Dog?
As with any other dog breed, socialization and obedience training are important for dachshunds. It almost doesn’t matter what breed your dog is, if it has never been socialized with other animals, it won’t get along with a second pet. So, it’s important to both train and socialize your dachshund before you get a second dog.
That’s why most experts recommend that you spend about a year with your dog before you get a second one. This will give you the time to get your dog trained and introduce it to other pets in the dog park or on playdates for some good socialization. After that, getting a second animal home shouldn’t be a problem. If you skip that socialization, however, and just live with your lone dachshund for several years, chances are that your dog will become territorial and jealous of anyone else getting your attention.
15 Dogs Compatible With Dachshunds
Dogs from every breed can get along with dachshunds if both animals are trained and socialized well, and their personalities match. That being said, some breeds tend to get along with Doxies more easily than others. The 15 breeds cited most often include:
- Husky
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- Briard
- Doberman Pinscher
- Miniature American Shepherd
- Pyrenean Shepherd
- Boykin Spaniel
- French Bulldog
- Whippet
- Jack Russel Terrier
- Toy Fox Terrier
- Boston Terrier
- Bull Terrier
- Clumber Spaniel
- Finnish Spitz
- Pug
In Conclusion, Do Dachshunds Like Other Dogs?
So, do dachshunds like other dogs? As a rule, yes. However, picking the right pooch for your Doxie is still important. Like people, dachshunds can be opinionated as well as quite picky about who they hang out with. So, if you get a dog with a personality that simply doesn’t gel with that of your dachshund, things may not work out perfectly. Instead, it’s best to pick a dog with similar energy levels and playfulness as those of your dachshund. Do that and as long as both canines are socialized adequately, everything should be fine.
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