Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Red Dachshunds Make Ideal Family Pets

By Anita Ortega


You get different types of dachshunds and they have different color fur coats. Red dachshunds are one of the cutest breeds of dogs around. They have long bodies that resemble that of a sausage and have short tinny little legs. These little dogs are sometimes called sausage dogs. They were bread especially for hunting badgers and rabbits.

You get a red, black and tan, chocolate, long hair, smooth hair and a wire hair. You will also be able to get these little sausage dogs in a miniature size. These breeds of dogs are great little hunters and will get very excited if they zone in on a scent.

Sausages often gain a lot of weight start looking like cute little round blobs.You will find that some sausage dogs pick up a lot of weight and could reach between 16lb to 32lb. The smaller breed like the miniatures reach could reach as much as 12lb. A lot of people fall for their big brown eyes and not to mention their long drooping ears. These dogs are so playful when they are pups and enjoy playing fetch with you.

These little pups tend to be little yappers and can bark at many things that cross their paths. They are highly intelligent dogs but can be very stubborn at times. They however don't really like to take orders from their owners. When it comes to training them, it's best to not even bother.

As with most small dogs, sausage dogs don't really like meeting new people. If you have small children and are looking to get a dog, this breed would not suit your needs. They don't really like small children and tend to bit them. There are some sausage dogs who love some little children, as long as they are behaved they be very loyal to them.

This breed of dog tends to suffer from back problems. This can be very heart breaking for the owners to see their beloved puppy experience such pain and discomfort. Many times they will have to undergo surgery which would cost a lot of money in the end. If your dog is a poor little elderly pup, an operation could be too much for your fur baby and you may have to consider euthanizing him.

There are some people who love their dogs so much that they will enter them into competitions to show them off. These show dogs are spoiled, pampered pups that get groomed and have regular dental checks. They need to be in tip top shape at all times.

Sausage dogs are related to the hound dog family. Both of these breeds are bread for the sole purpose of hunting. They were originally from Germany and their name means badger dog. Hunters loved using these dogs as they were small enough to follow a badger or rabbits down into their holes.

This is a fun breed of dog to own. They are very playful little pups and enjoy catching balls and making their owner happy. Exercising your dog is a very important task as you need to keep them healthy and active. A dog who isn't stimulated gets boards and will dig many holes in your yard. They will also use your favorite slippers as a chew toy. It is so important to buy your dog some toys to chew so that it will keep them occupied while you are out.




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