These small but mighty dogs, often called ‘wiener dogs’ or ‘sausage dogs’, originally were bred in Germany for hunting badgers, yet once they were introduced to England and eventually the United States in the 19th century, they instantly became the most adorable companions for many people all around the world.The American Kennel Club officially confirmed the dachshund breed in 1885, and that only boosted the popularity of these irresistibly charming andundeniably cutedogs.This post may includeaffiliate links.
These small but mighty dogs, often called ‘wiener dogs’ or ‘sausage dogs’, originally were bred in Germany for hunting badgers, yet once they were introduced to England and eventually the United States in the 19th century, they instantly became the most adorable companions for many people all around the world.
The American Kennel Club officially confirmed the dachshund breed in 1885, and that only boosted the popularity of these irresistibly charming andundeniably cutedogs.
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Breeders created two different sizes of dachshunds: standard, which weighs up to 35 pounds, and miniature - up to 11 pounds, with smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired coats.
Besides thedogs’ distinct physical features such as their long bodies, floppy ears, and expressive eyes, they are also known as courageous, very intelligent and fiercely loyal to their families, making them excellent watchdogs.
Jurgita Klepeckė from Lithuania, who has worked with dog training and dog agility sport for about 15 years and as a dog groomer for more than 3 years, bought her first mini dachshund named Topas 16 years ago. Then, after about two years, she decided that one dog was not enough and another mini dachshund, Kapri, arrived to their family.
Jurgita shared with us that despite his short legs, Topas even reached the highest level in agility, yet, unfortunately, this year, he crossed the rainbow bridge at almost 16 years of age, leaving lots of nice memories and awards.
Now the woman has only 13-year-old Kapri and is already planning to have another dachshund in the near future.
Jurgita said that she has met lots of dog breeds while working as a groomer, but dachshunds still remain her first and the best choice.
“Even though they are sometimes stubborn and have their own opinion about certain things, they are also really smart and fast learners,” she explained.
The marathon route in the 1972 Olympics was also created to resemble Waldi, making it the shape of a dachshund.
Another interesting fact is that there are dachshund races. They started in Australia back in the 1970s and rapidly spread around the world.For instance, the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals, a dachshund racing event at the Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California, has been held annually since 1996. This year the purpose of this fun race was to raise funds for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, which is dedicated to finding homes for stray animals in the Orange County area.Even though when we think of dachshunds, speed probably isn’t the first thing that comes to our mind, these dogs are actually quite fast - they can run up to 15–20 mph for short periods of time.Speaking of running, despite their tiny size, dachshunds need regular exercise to support their backs; therefore, simple walking around the house is not enough for them to stay fit andhealthy.
Another interesting fact is that there are dachshund races. They started in Australia back in the 1970s and rapidly spread around the world.
For instance, the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals, a dachshund racing event at the Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California, has been held annually since 1996. This year the purpose of this fun race was to raise funds for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, which is dedicated to finding homes for stray animals in the Orange County area.
Even though when we think of dachshunds, speed probably isn’t the first thing that comes to our mind, these dogs are actually quite fast - they can run up to 15–20 mph for short periods of time.
Speaking of running, despite their tiny size, dachshunds need regular exercise to support their backs; therefore, simple walking around the house is not enough for them to stay fit andhealthy.
The loveable and intelligent dachshund has also been popular among many famous people over the centuries, including Queen Elizabeth II,Kaiser Wilhelm II, David Bowie, Clint Eastwood, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, John F. Kennedy, Kirsten Dunst, Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, and many others.And nowadays, one of the most famous of this breed is a fifteen-year-old dachshund called Crusoe from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He gained internet fame for his homemade costumes and viral videos, blog and books.Since appearing on social media for the first time as a sarcastic moniker in 2011, Crusoe has gained over 4 million followers all over the world.For those curious about his creative andadventurous personality, you can find him onInstagram.
The loveable and intelligent dachshund has also been popular among many famous people over the centuries, including Queen Elizabeth II,Kaiser Wilhelm II, David Bowie, Clint Eastwood, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, John F. Kennedy, Kirsten Dunst, Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, and many others.
And nowadays, one of the most famous of this breed is a fifteen-year-old dachshund called Crusoe from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He gained internet fame for his homemade costumes and viral videos, blog and books.
Since appearing on social media for the first time as a sarcastic moniker in 2011, Crusoe has gained over 4 million followers all over the world.
For those curious about his creative andadventurous personality, you can find him onInstagram.
Dachshunds have also left anunforgettable markon my own heart. I always wanted to have a dog, but never had conditions for one, yet once our friends left us to take care of theirs for some time when they went on holidays and those days were probably the happiest in my entire life!The long-haired dachshund with the adorably cute name Pickle loved to chase us on the beach and watch the waves rolling. He would always sleep in my embrace and I could listen to his little heart beating next to mine.“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer,” once said Dean Koontz, and I truly agree with him.I believe everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong, yet it’s truly impressive how muchjoy, love and intelligence fit in such a tiny one as a dachshund.
Dachshunds have also left anunforgettable markon my own heart. I always wanted to have a dog, but never had conditions for one, yet once our friends left us to take care of theirs for some time when they went on holidays and those days were probably the happiest in my entire life!
The long-haired dachshund with the adorably cute name Pickle loved to chase us on the beach and watch the waves rolling. He would always sleep in my embrace and I could listen to his little heart beating next to mine.
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer,” once said Dean Koontz, and I truly agree with him.
I believe everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong, yet it’s truly impressive how muchjoy, love and intelligence fit in such a tiny one as a dachshund.
With a knack for snagging reachable socks and a flair for being vocal about any potential mischief, Doozy is always up to something fun.
Only a week later, he was in love. She competes in national wiener dog races with dad as her proud and competitive trainer.
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