Tag: Dachshund Information

Where Did Dachshunds Come From?

Do you think dachshunds do a double take when the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile drives by, thinking for a brief moment that it might be a gargantuan member of their breed? If they haven’t noticed their likeness to the shape of a hot dog, us humans certainly have. We adore dachshunds for their unique look, finding… Read more »

How Did Dachshunds Develop Their Distinctive Bodies?

Have you ever wondered where dachshunds get their unique body shape? They’re long and skinny, with short little legs – not exactly your typical pup! As it turns out, these unique dogs have something called a “wolf gene” to thank for their short limbs and long torsos, and it actually started way back before the… Read more »

Preparing Your Home for a Dachshund Puppy

  At Patti’s Dachshund Farm, we love seeing Dachshund puppies go to good homes where they’ll be lovingly cared for, entertained, and treated like a true member of their new family. In some ways, Dachshund puppies are a lot like newborn babies—you need to do a some good work to prepare your house or apartment… Read more »

Getting Your Dachshund Exercise: Keep it Light and Have Fun!

  We all love our pets, and dogs especially are known for sharing a special connection with their human owners. We know that it’s just as easy for a dog to get chubby and lazy as it is for a human, so we must make it our responsibility to keep them healthy and fit. Our… Read more »

What Are Dachshunds Like?

  Most people are familiar with what Dachshund’s – or “wiener dogs”, as many people refer to them – look like. But those interested in adding a Dachshund to the family might yearn to know more about the temperament and personality of this unique looking breed. The complex answer will certainly unravel as new owners… Read more »