8 Crazy Facts About Dachshunds You Need To Know
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Dachshund Facts
Dachshunds Have A Long Lifespan
The typical Dachshund lives to be 14-16 years old, though it is not too uncommon to see this breed live up to 17 or even twenty years. This is noticeably larger than the 11 to 12 year life span that most dogs have.
Dachshunds Come In Many Varieties
With fifteen total colours, three sizes, three coats, and six different marking types there are plenty of different styles of Dachshund out there. The most popular style of Dachshund in the standard smooth coat.
You Should Support Your Dachshunds Spine When You Pick Them Up
This breed is incredibly prone to spinal injuries throughout their life. In order to keep them in top health we recommend you pick up you support their chest as well as their bum so as to not put pressure on their spine.
This is something you should reiterate to anyone who want to pickup your doxie.
Dachshunds Are Natural Hunters
This dog breed was created to hunt badgers and other small game such as rabbits. Today in Germany Dachshunds are still measured by the size of the rabbit hole they can fit in.
Dachshunds Are Notorious Diggers
Due to their bred purpose of hunting badgers and rabbits this breed is naturally inclined to dig. So beware if you have a backyard with soft soil as these little rascals will likely have some fun with it.
Your Older Dachshund May Need A Ramp
As we stated earlier dachshunds are prone to spinal injuries. One of the biggest stressors on a dachshunds spine is climbing up the stairs. If you notice your dog is becoming uncomfortable with this action look into buying or building a simple ramp so your dog can climb up unencumbered.
Dachshunds Are The Smallest Breed Of Hounds
These tiny little hunters are the smallest member of the American Kennels Club’s Hound group.
Dachshunds Love to Burrow
You may want to take a look around before sitting down as these dogs love to burrow underneath blankets and pillows while trying to get comfy. This is another trait that can be brought back to their hunting roots.
“I'm a dachshund, I'm a dachshund, don't call me dash-hound.”
I read the comments to look for a correction in pronunciation! Thank you. It was irritating to hear a video, solely about the breed, and hear the name mispronounced.
@@loveandlight1953 Actually, my comment is a song lyric. kzhead.info/sun/drR7irmyeWWJbIU/bejne.html
When pronouncing my name, use the rrright kind of sound! 😂
The internet needs more hero’s like you that can set people straight with that adorable song. I’ve had doxies for a majority of my life and the mispronunciation of their name drives me up the wall. 🙇🏻
Yes! I really dislike when people pronounce it that way.
Dachshunds are criminally intelligent and affection whores. Absolutely the best breed.
are they good with more than one person in the house? I heard they are usually loyal only to one person.
@@hydra2019 Yes! Our dachshund loves people / meeting new people, though he definitely still favors me the most
"Criminally intelligent" 😂😂😂 Very true...
Yeah…. Attention seeking rascals😂😂😂
My Aunt had a nasty one
My first doxie was a longhaired mini who lived for 22 years and never had any health issues until she was about 18. At that time, she was nearly deaf. She absolutely sold me on the breed. She was smart AND a smartass, loving, protective, fearless, and the Queen of the pillow pile. 4 years after she passed, I saw an ad for a mini longhair for adoption through her owners. They reason they gave for wanting to give her away after having her for 4 years was that she, "no longer fits our lifestyle". When pressed about what that meant, they told me that they wanted to get some chickens and didn't want the dog to kill them. WTH?? I really was not looking for another dog but after the chicken story, I took her home that day. That was 4 years ago, and it was one of my best decisions ever! She is the love of my life!
@@whoblitzell that’s messed up
@@whoblitzell. I hope you were not serious.
@@slaughterhouse5585 it bit and nearly blinded a newborn. Also it attack many other dogs. Putting it down made perfect sense sadly
Humane way to putting an animal down common Aquos matchup vs went to federal prison protect me I want to do it again in a second, your clown dude, I hope you meet the same kind of ending from some other person,
They are the very best cuddlers.
My dachshund is 14. She is the funniest dog in the world. She is old so all she really needs is food, water, and potty. A lot of our relationship is nonverbal, she will look at me and immediately know what's up. I have never had a bond with an animal like I have with her
I just my nine week old mini dachshund last week. She is the sweetest cutest baby. I love her so much. My daughter and son in law and granddaughter gave her to me for my 63th Birthday coming up in October.❤️❤️❤️
Got my first one in January of this year…truly amazing little dog.
I've had my first girl Daucshund black/tan for 8 weeks now she's 18weeks old I couldn't be without her she's my shadow
I hope you both are having a great time with your babies!
I had a dapple dachshund for 16 years. My Lucy was the most sweetest, kind hearted angel ever. Loved to lick. A lot. She had the prettiest blue eyes and everyone always thought that she was blind. But she could see really well. The only health problem she had was epilepsy. Other than that she was extremely healthy and playful. Had lots of energy and was a real hunter. Very intelligent. And when we got a new dog she would always take care of the new puppy as if it was her baby. She was very gentle and caring. After 16 years she started to walk in circles. Didn't eat a lot and I could see that she was ready to go. It broke my heart. I grew up with her. From being in grade 2 to going to high school and then starting to work. She was part of the family. And there's not one day that I do not think of her. We loved her so much. She was such a brave girl. And I wish she could've been here forever but I know that's not how it works. Miss and love you forever Lucy ❤
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I am so sorry for your loss Chene. I have been thru that loss too many times myself. I still mourn the doxies I lost. They will always be in my heart.
Awe rest your dogs soul. I had a beagle named Lucy.
So very sorry. She lived a very good and long live. RIP little angel. Such a sweet story.❤️🙏😪❤️
Awwww I’m sorry, I have one too he is 2 years old and I’m truly blessed to have him he is the best dog any one could ask for
They love eating, and sleeping with one eye open, the wire haired variety is the most lively and destructive if bored, they quickly learn by observation your daily routine it being impossible to sneek out to your car without them being in hot pursuit., and they will soon learn to anticipate your every move. their loud barking is an excellent early warning of a visitor. they are a small dog with a ton of attitude and personality.
Wait is that common for dachshund to sleep with one eye open?
Very true.
They go crunch when you crush them by stomping them to death
I just got my 3-month-old mini.... The first dog I've had in 14 years, and I'm glad I made that decision cuz she's the sweetest little girl 😊
My little dachshund does love to burrow. When she was a puppy the vet told me that I would love this breed because of that.
I have owned for Dachshunds in my life and you were right on the money with everything you said. A couple of other facts about dachshunds is that they are much tougher than they look. They will go after much bigger animals because they think they're tougher than everybody else. They are usually one-man dogs although they will be friendly if they know the other person. They're great dogs for twelve-year-old boys because they can go and wear each other out.
I’ve had many dachshunds over the last 50 years. They are the sweetest smartest most affectionate loyal dogs 🥰 I just adopted a rescue last month. He caught a bunny this morning. He’s so proud of himself. I was a little sad. It was cute but Merle Earl was doing what he was bred to do! Good dog!
Mine loves to hunt mice 🐁!!
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@@totalnotfunnyyoutuber6705 ?
We had 5 minis, the oldest lived to 22 years old.
Bravo! Our family had two. Our mini died 10 days shy of 18 years old.
Wow, 22. That's the oldest I've heard of. Any special secrets to such a long life?
@@rick188888 Nothing special really. Regular vet visits, exercise and watching their weight. Don't know if it made a difference but we fed them Purina O.N.E.
My mini lived to 20 years old😢
Our 11 year old mini ween was just diagnosed with 3 different heart issues. 💔 Vet said maybe we have a year left with her. We’re devastated.
Mine is 17 right now and in fairly good health. We growing up, except once, had dachshunds, Chloe, was the oldest lived to be 18 1/2. My mum always loved the breed.
I had one that was so smart he could talk and growl out phrases....also he could fetch many things by voice command...remote control, boots, slippers, anything dropped behind the bed.....the dog was something else
I had 5 regular size...and one i thought was weird the first time he found a groundhog hole he turned into something i never saw from him before....he dove head first and was gone for 3 hrs underground....came up 50 yds away exhausted
I have a red short haired dachshund that’s almost 5 months old and he is so smart. We have got him trained to shake hands and he’ll give you high five! This is the first that I’ve trained to do this my others wouldn’t do it! They are awesome dogs and I just love their little personalities!!🥰🥰🥰
Happy New Month . Hello Tara, how are you doing today ?
Got me a 15yr old hot dog as well. Can’t imagine how it will be for my kids when it’s time for him to go to doggy haven. As of now he’s healthy but a lil over weight and some benign Tumors under the skin. He’s the chillest dog and definitely got a hunting instinct. I would always encourage him to chase after cats and squirrels but then we started acquiring Cockatiels he wanted a piece of them too. It’s been 6mos and he’s adapted them. Just lays down and watches them wander about the room. I wonder what he is thinking, lol.
Checking every daschhound video i can find lol ours has just been born just waiting the 8 weeks now until we can bring her home so getting some info in thanks for the video 👍
Don't wait until they get older or develop problems with stairs. Get them a ramp immediately and teach them to use it so that they don't develop issues and have a better quality of life. Also, I hope that you enjoy the song of their people because a leaf will never fall that you are unaware of ever again. Also, raining outside = pooping inside. If you know, you know.
I lock my mom's outside til it shits. Will be damned if a dog is running the household
My 3 dacksies run up stairs jump onto our bed and this is their treat sleeping under the covers.Had no pronlem.The one is 17 yrs.Our knew member has to be lifted onto the bed as she is not familiar with stair and older.I could have a dozen of this breed
Jacqui, I can tell you are an experienced dachshund mom, like me.
There are different thoughts on the matter. Some feel if you have stairs in your home and you don't allow them to use them they will never develop the correct muscle strength to safely navigate the stairs. Over time as they age, and the cartilage wears down they may be more likely to herniate a disc. We have always allowed our dachshunds to use the stairs. Some stairs are more challenging and straining on their spine. Ours aren't very challenging. Our 14 year old developed some very mild weakness in her hind leg. So we treated her per recommendations and she is seemingly better but no longer is allowed to navigate the steps. Also, depends on the length of their back. Some dogs are longer and more prone to spinal injury. Consistency is key.
Smart dogs. Got mine as a baby and was a comfort freak. Always dragging her food by her bed to eat laying down. Shes is very intelligent.
I have my 1st miniminiature Dashhund now.He is12 weeks old. So adorable and lovable. Thank you for sharing all the facts.
I'm watching this while the dachshund of my brother sleeps in my arms. Very entertaining!
When it comes to stairs carry them up and down, but , so they don't beat you to it install the type of baby gates that unlatch and swing open...top and bottom of stairs... My Ol Schmoe lost the use of his rear legs from stairs when he was only 6, and we had to put a diaper on him because he couldn't control his bladder. My wife thought we should put him down but i said no!...i will try everything first...Laser treatment was new at that time so we tried that...and a month later while we were watching tv...here comes Schmoe walking right past us...a little wobbly at first but he completely healed, because we continued a monthly treatment for him...We got 17 memorable loving years out of Ol Poolhall Schmoe!...What a Blessing he was...🥰
The paws are massive and webbed. Could not believe how fast and efficiently he could dig a hole if he detected underground critter activity. Built to dig. So perfectly engineered for the jobs they were meant to do. The cuddling and snuggling are a bonus. Oh, man, can they cuddle!
Fantastic job, I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I had 1 his name was ""JED" HE WAS A REDDISH BROWN COLOR HE LIVED FOR 22 YEARS THE GREATEST DOG I EVER HAD
Chill out tf
Dont tell me TOO CHILL OUT
One off my favourites. 💯💕
I can’t even watch, as soon as he said dash-hound I was done🤦🏼♀️😂
In the first point, you said that smooth, standards were the most popular... For years, I've rarely seen the standards, but see the mini-dachshunds all the time.
I love this breed!!
❤can't help but love them 😊🐾🐾
You didn’t mention fact 9. They love to ignore you completely. Fact 10, they freaking bark at everything! Fact 11, they will love any stranger. Yes my dog would die for the cable guy.
Oh yeah, my little daschund who was sadly put down months ago because she was going deaf, blind, bladder and mobility issues, loved to ignore me in her younger years when trying to go potty. Still loved her no matter what. Her name was snugs and she was the best little doggy anyone could have. She even stopped a home intruder when I was like 11, I’m 20 as of typing this.
“Fact #8: Dachshunds love to burrow. You may wanna take a look around…” *I take a look around to see a big, breathing lump of blanket where my sausage boy’s bed is supposed to be!* 😆
My dachshunds are always under the blanket with me. They love it.
I really do love weenie hounds, they are the only breed I will have to use in my hunting exploits here in West Texas. They are the best, and I ain't kidding either. They have the smarts, the nose, and the killer instincts to get the job done, no matter what I am hunting. CASE CLOSED.
If you take pleasure in killing livings things then how would you feel if someone killed your dog?
Oh they are cute and sweet ones ❤️
This really helped I have a dachshund puppy of my own and she is a troublemaker but anyways keep up the great work !
They are wonderful dogs.
We had 2 when I was a kid and my parents would get freaked out at how close and long they would lay by the fireplace.
Happy New Month . Hello Shane , how are you doing today ?
Shane, dachshunds are heat seeking missles. LOL, that is what our vet called mine.
Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching!
My 12 yo dachhund had 2 cases when his legs were canceled, and long healing after that. So, definitely if you want to take this dog - you must to think about it, and be ready to pick her up on every stairs
Dashhound, what a mangled pronunciation. OP is an smooth brain.
I had dachshund breed I just love it
Doxies have hound and terrier ancestry, that's why, outside UK & USA they are classified as an exclusive group by the world canine federation.
Dox-hoond, not dash-hound
Helpful information as I would like to own of of these in the future
Jack dug up my garden, the deal was there was a house before ours.She dug up an old dog tag.I though it was some junk from our childhood.It was from the brother of the sister who lived there.It was all she had left of him.Jack was digging for a cool spot.She got out the yard more times than Hogan got of Stalag 13.
Best dogs in the world
These dogs are the best. They're like little mountain goats too. You can take them hiking just about anywhere, they love it.
Great information!
Dachshund’s should NOT be allowed to run up and down stairs as mentioned in this video!! This puts pressure on their spine which will cause future issues. Always carry your Dachshund up and down stairs.
Happy New Month . Hello Dawn , how are you doing today ?
Dawn, you are absolutely right. Luckily, I don't have a 2nd floor in my home. Don't let your dachshund jump up and down on furniture either. There are ramps you can buy or make. I have never let mine jump in or out of our cars either. We have ramps instead of steps to our house. It just isn't worth the risk to their spines. Years ago, our wirehaired suddenly went paralyzed in his hindquarters just from wrestling around with his little brother on the floor. Their spines are delicate.
I've had 5 dachshunds in my life. None have had back problems. Three lived in a house with STEEP stairs. They refused to allow ne to carry them. Despite my current puppy's athletic body he will not go up or down the steps. He gets carried. He must have read he should be carried.
We know this better than anyone. When me and my girl got together she had a mini. We were at my moms and he jumped on the couch.. he screamed and had broken his back. 3 days later he was gone 😪...... now we have another and I will say it's almost impossible to keep them contained. They're crazy dogs and love to jump and run. Idk what we'd especially I'd do if something happened to Reese.
incorrect comment!
super brave and loyal dogs
Yeah mine is a coward lol.
Whats the big deal with pronouncing...He loves them that matters
@@dorisgottschalk7237 Sorry what are u talking about?
My aunt's Dach is 18 years old.
@The Dapper Dog and community... Thank you for factual content 🤔❤️🇺🇸✊
Our pleasure!
DaSCHhound... sorry but, that sounds funny to me as a German. Its DaCHShund. "Chs" is spelled like "ks" or maybe "x" for English speakers. A "Dachs" is a Badger, so it's litteraly a Badgerdog...(corrected the autocorrection) ;-) ;-)
Thank You
Well they were used for hunting badgers so its correct?
@@Bjorne_ - "Dachs" is pronounced like dahks or dox, not dash. So, no, it's not correct.
Thank you! Damned aggravating to hear it mispronounced.
mine is 8 months old barely, he’s a funny little guy i love it when he sleeps on his back
I have a Jack Hound. Winnie/Jack Russel mix that was raised with 3 Cats and I mean he is some kind of crazy 🤣🤣🤣. I've never loved and hated anything in my life like my Yeti.
Happy New Month . Hello Manda , how are you doing today ?
I’m getting one this Friday
It’s pronounced more like doxen. They’re the absolute best.
Well those were just....CRAZY. 😂😂😂
Dashhunds are so incredible hunters, they are the bane of vermin in my house, well until the kitten from my neighbor stumble to my house, I still have nightmares of that
I have had dachshunds for 53 years, along with kittens and cats. Never ever did any of my 8 doxies ever attack them, let alone kill them. In fact, my doxies and cats sleep together and groom each other.
Some excellent tips there, especially about caring for the spine. But please say dax-hoonts rather than dash-hounds.
Cutie pie ❤️
I will have a Dachshund until the day I pass
Amen to that Cory!
As a dachshund Mom of 8 doxies over a span of 53 years, please pronounce this breed's name correctly. It is pronounced Dachs hoond, not Dash hound. It means badger dog. The breed is German in origin. These amazing little dogs deserve that respect.
we had 3 while I was growing up. Only time that was REALLY weird was when it got ahold of a dead ground hog my dad had just shot. ( we lived in the country.) It growled continuously while it was locked onto the dead animal shaking it. I could hear the bones breaking in the ground hog. such a loving sweet pet turned into vicious killing machine. ( killing? it was already dead lol)
I saw a video about how dachshunds hunt and kill. They kill prey by shaking it violently until it's dead. In the video they called it "squigging". In that case it was a groundhog that was killed. My dachshunds display this behavior with their toys.
The dogs are fun to terrorize and kill tbh
Dachshunds usually love to play Tug-of-War. It imitates what they do when they are hunting badgers and rabbits. They go into the den, grab a hold (bite) of the badgers or rabbits nose or tail, and then pull it out backwards. / B.
Hi, my name is Toni and deaf disabilies . My min-dashing dog named Molly and she really me to hear the vibes by the sound by her to barking.
Doxies love to entertain
Everything is true! my dachshund lived for 16.5 years and I believe that we overlooked the treatment. He was old but could have lived longer ((
After a lifetime of big dogs a dachshund wandered into my life. A charming longhaired. I had a lot to learn. Budlee has been a patient and loving teacher. All my dogs have been good ones but this little beast is so intelligent it's eerie. I have great respect for his opinion of people. If you're sketchy he knows it and makes sure I know it, too. He's been known to back people right out the door they came in thru. Very loudly. They curse the dumb dog but Bud's human friends know exactly what he's doing and there is nothing dumb about it. I have blessed with a very wise companion. I was so offended by a stupid neighbor thinking Bud was just a small and brainless yappy dog and not the highly specialized hound he is. Totally dismissed him, as he totally dismissed her as just another brainless yappy female human.
I used to have one that sadly passed away due to a car accident, she was older than we when she did pass away though, and was in perfect health.
I have dachshund. He great me when I come home.
Have one brindle 11 years old so special
We don’t drink alcohol so we name after that Guinness Shiner and our new addition Jameson Hopefully I can get a 6-pack , trying to convince my husband that the 3 Dackles neeed younger siblings to play with..wish me luck. Hehe
In Germany they are called "Dackel".
I want a longhaired standard dachshund as my next dog
My dachshund (Killer) is 17 years old and he is living a good life. I’ve had him since I was 9 1/2 years old, since 2004 and he brings me joy everyday. Even though he is hard to keep up with. His brother (Dulles) is not as fast as he is and his brother is 12 years old. I can’t even walk them on a leash because my dachshund killer is faster then his brother. I have to put them in a dog stroller when I take them out someplace because again I can’t keep up with my dachshund. Even at bedtime, I have to put him in the kennel because he gets caught in the blinds and hits the window from playing, he has seizures and is partially blind. I am afraid he will run into the window and have a seizure.
Dachshunds 🥰
So crazy
One of the most important things abou them, while being funny, cute and cuddly sweethearts for their people they can be mean mother truckers towards other dogs and animals. A dog that was used for hunting badgers(also vicious animals) can inflict serious injuries.
Dear duchy lover After 20 years of owning and breading several duchunds I have to share that when they walk almost every day in open uneaven land and climb staires as soon as they can and jump up and from things as soon as they can their overall muscles become stronger naturally and none of my duchies developed back problems and they were rough and ran up and down stairs and jumped beds. I also give them nice big meaty bones at least 3 times a weak as well as chicken bone heads. I call it their doggy lollipops, they totally love it. Breading their legs to be slightly longer makes them much stronger and happier doggies that I had the proof of in all my duchies. Thank you 🤗🙏
I let my dachshund/pitbull mix figure out the stairs on his own, though it took 11 months for him to descend the full flight on his own, he never quit trying. He also jumped off my bed, which was very tall, and the daybed (also tall due to trundle). The vet says he has well formed, powerful rear legs. But at less than 2yoa, he hurt one of his front legs leaping off the bed. I sold the daybed, bought a low-slung couch, lowered the bed and invested in ramps for bed, couch and car. There's not much I can do about the stairs, I rent and though he may only weigh 30lbs, I myself am only 90lbs.
Who's the mini dachsund is giving birth, i'd like one if I may....please
Fact no. 9: "Dachs" is German for badger, and is pronounced similarly to the English word "ducks". "Dash" has nothing to do with it.
Can a Datsun really kill a badger
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I’m sorry to hear that. Saying goodbye to a furry friend is always very difficult.
Lovely synopsis, but Please, they are called doxhunds, not dash hounds!! Dachs (Dox in English) means badger, not dash. The minis are often called kaninchen (rabbit) hunds.
I have dachsies since 1990 and I live near the forest. All of them walked off leash without trying to hunt or run away. Just a matter of training. Btw, that dachsie walking on the beach (fact 5) has the longest nails EVER. Smallest breed they're not. Far from it even.
Were happy to let our hunt, itsnatural. We lived in a large tent once in 20,000 acres of wilderness. All four of ours had fab time, off from morning till eve sometimes.
First sire/dam are a part of temperment. Same with horses.
I thought this was 8 CRAZY facts
Me and my cousin got 2 of these dogs, they are crazy do crazy shit in the house lol! They are unpredictable dogs.
Bro I swear my nana had a neighbor who had one and I had to be about 5 years old . Well one-day my grandpa went to visit after her husbands death I was about 27 that dog was still alive.
This chanel deserves 1M subscribers
Thank You!!
No need to say...
True
I'm here because I'm a Doxey.
I know, I almost smushed mine in my chair 😱😱😱
Our dachshund Oscar is 10 months old and he gets aggressive with people barking and growling, I’m worried because I love him very much but I will get rid of him if he bites someone, should I have him fixed, would that mellow him out?
Yes, neutering may settle him down, however, his aggression may be triggered by fear of strangers. My wirehaired dachshund was very fearful of strangers. One day, a delivery person knocked on our door, my husband yelled for her to wait so he could put the dog in another room but she walked right in anyway. He nipped her on the leg, but he didn't break the skin. We paid for doctor visit. In my opinion, it was her fault for coming thru the door when told to wait. I kept that dog. He never ever had bitten anyone, and never did again. He lived to 17.
@@denisebaran7018 you're lucky. I'm a delivery person an I'd have killed that dog
How do you know so much about dashins ?
The dachshund is the dog built much like an alligator in proportion.
DAUX-HUND not Dashhound homie
Wait really? Me and everyone I know say dashhound