long haired mini dachshund Puppies have a dense undercoat, so like their wirehaire friends, longhaire dachshunds shed more prominently two times a year with the seasons. To moderate their shedding, a daily brushing will come in handy.
Most people consider the dachshund heat cycle to last 18-21 days or three weeks. An easy to remember rule of thumb is 7 days going into heat, 7 days in heat and 7 days going out of heat.
Miniature dachshunds are prone to certain health problems, just like all breeds. This doesn’t mean your dog is guarante to contract any particular disease – it’s just something to bear in mind. Because of their short legs, they are prone to developing back problems.
One of the trickiest dog names around, the Dachshund is pronounce “daks-hund”as a reflection of their German heritage. The ‘Doxin Dog’ was develope over 300 years ago in Germany to hunt badgers, and their name reflects this. Dachs = Badgers + Hund = Dog – literally a ‘Badger Dog”!
Dachshunds can have up to four litters each year. In some rarer cases, they may produce up to six puppies in each litter.
Also, Dachshunds are needy because they’re pack animals that don’t like being left alone. They’re incredibly loyal and clingy with their owners and are very demanding of love and attention. If they get too needy, it can lead to separation anxiety when you leave the house.
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