| The Dachshund is a dog breed within the
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| | it worse, but many believe spinal
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| hound family and is known for its short
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| | problems in Dachshunds is mainly genetic.
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| legs and elongated body. The German name
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| | To prevent spinal problems, they should
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| "Dachshund" literally translates as
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| | not walk up or down stairs quickly or
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| "badger dog". Dachshunds were first used
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| | jump. Carrying Dachshunds in the proper
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| to hunt and chase badgers. In the United
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| | manner is also a way to prevent spinal
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| States, they are sometimes called "wiener
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| | issues. Treatments do exist though, as
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| dogs" or "hot dogs" due to their
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| | there is physical therapy, massage,
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| shape.Dachshunds weigh from 16 to 32
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| | acupuncture, arthritis medication and
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| pounds, though Miniature Dachshunds
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| | more.Although some believe Dachshunds may
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| usually weigh less than 11 pounds.
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| | have originated in Ancient Egypt, modern
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| "Tweenie" refers to the group that falls
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| | Dachshunds have come from European
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| between 10 and 15 pounds. Dachshunds are
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| | breeders who have mixed English, French
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| only 9 inches tall, though they are
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| | and German terriers and hounds.
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| longer than they are tall. Dachshunds
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| | Dachshunds were popular pets for royalty
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| are known for their loose skin, crooked
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| | in Europe, although the original
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| legs and outward chest. Dachshunds were
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| | Dachshunds were larger and weighed around
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| designed like this so they would be able
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| | 35 pounds. They were used not only for
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| to go through tight spaces while hunting.
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| | hunting badgers, but for large game such
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| They also have a long tail, which is
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| | as wolverines as well.Dachshunds have
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| used by hunters to pull Dachshunds out of
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| | been considered a symbol of Germany.
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| the hole once the prey is caught. There
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| | Unfortunately, in United States and
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| are three different types of coats that
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| | England in World War I, some Dachshunds
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| Dachshunds have: longhaired, wirehaired
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| | were killed on the streets because of
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| and smooth. Dachshunds also vary a lot
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| | what they symbolized. Dachshunds were
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| in color. Most are red or black & tan.
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| | used in political cartoons to ridicule
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| However, they can vary from cream to blue
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| | Germany, but fortunately this association
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| to fawn.Dachshunds are playful dogs that
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| | has ended.Dachshunds make great
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| are very loyal. They are known to chase
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| | watchdogs, as they are attentive and bark
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| birds and smaller animals with
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| | when they need to. They get along well
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| determination. Dachshunds can be
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| | enough with other animals and should be
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| difficult to train, as many are stubborn.
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| | groomed regularly as their ears must be
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| Dachshunds are clever and are usually
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| | cleaned and their nails
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| not shy at all. Dachshunds seem to not
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| | trimmed.Dachshunds are now quite popular
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| know or care about their own small size.
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| | pets in the United States, as they have
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| They are also recognized for their
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| | been about the 5th most popular dog breed
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| complex facial expressions and deep
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| | in the last ten years. Dachshunds are
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| eyes.Unfortunately, they are prone to
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| | especially popular for owners who live in
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| spinal problems because of their unique
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| | apartments.
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| shape. Obesity in Dachshunds only makes
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