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Q: Miniature Dachshund?
I have a year old miniature dachshund named Cupcake. I have had her since she was one month old. Since she has been little she has been a picky eater but recently she has become even more stubborn. She refuses to eat her dog food, NutroMax, and when she does eat she doesn’t eat much. Does any one else have a picky dachsund? What types of food do you use? Has anyone tried Royal Canine for miniature dachshunds?

A: I have a 4 month old and have been feeding him Royal Canin for puppies … they make a special food for the breeds under 12 lbs. Look for it.
What you might try is this. Buy some baby food, lamb, chicken, turkey, beef and add a very small amount and some warm water..just enough to make some gravy.
But if she won’t eat, then pick it up……….everyone that tells you that she will eat when she gets hungry is right. If you give in to her, she will rule your world…..you need to be her owner and be in charge. When she is hungry, she will eat.
But again……..buy the best food for her. What you put in your dog, you will get back in her good health.
Good luck

Q: What is the size of a average Miniature Dachshund?
I have a Chihuahua and a Chi-weenie (part Dachshund and part Chihuahua). But now I want a full Miniature Dachshund. But first I need to no if it will evan fit through the small dog door I have right now. So please help me by telling me the average height and weight of an adult Miniature Dachshund.
Some of you are confused. When I said “tall” I meant from the bottom of its front paw to the top of its head not from its tail to its nose.

A: Ok, I’m sorry to break it to you… but there is no such thing as a miniature dachshund. Regular Dachsunds are small enough, there is no such thing.

Q: What the difference btw a miniature dachshund and a regular dachshund?
Ive been looking into adopting a dachshund lately but i noticed theres such thing as a miniature one too! What is the difference in size? Do they look like puppies forever? Can anyone tell me some of the differnces btw the two thank you : )

A: There are two different kinds of Dachshunds. The regular, and the miniature. The regular Dachshund is 14-18 inches tall and weighs 20 pounds when full grown. The Miniature Dachshund can get up to 14 inches tall and can get up to weighing 9 pounds. Dachshunds look pretty much the same when they’re older, just there is a difference in size, of course.

If you want more information on either type of Dachshund, go to this link:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dachshund.htm

Good luck!

Q: How can I make my miniature dachshund adjust to being around bigger dogs?
In a few months we are moving in with my aunt. They have 2 German Shepherds and 3 Labs.
She is a miniature dachshund and I am worried she will be intimidated by the bigger ones.
Because the family lives on a farm the big dogs play rough and chase each other a lot and I am just worried about her.
Any tips on helping her adjust from a grassy subdivision to a dirt farm with 5 dogs?

A: You are worried because your dachshund is not socialized. If you had enrolled in a good obedience class they would have taught you how to socialize, how to train, and how to correct bad behavior. You really need this education to learn about dog behavior. You are not going to learn much from strangers, who have never observed your dog’s behavior.

Q: How much do I feed my miniature dachshund puppy?
My miniature dachshund puppy is almost 11 weeks old, and I’m just getting him tomorrow. How much would you reccommend feeding him daily?

A: As much as he will eat, probably 3 times a day. Keep food and especially water down all day for him. Remember since he is so small he will need to go outside about every 2 hours

Q: My Miniature Dachshund ate a nectarine pit, should I worry?
I woke up this morning to find that my 5yr old miniature dachshund got into the trash. On my couch I found a broken up nectarine pit with the core missing; the bark was shredded. Any cause for concern?

A: nope, he should just poop it out. or digest it in a different way.
Hope This Helps! :D

Q: What is the best food for my Miniature Dachshund puppy?
I will be getting a little miniature dachshund in about 2 weeks. She will be 8 weeks old, and just wanted some ideas on what to feed her, and how often? I am not too keen on supermarket brands, but not too sure on what to feed her. Any suggestions?

A: Not all pet food is made equally. A lot of it is full of corn, by-products, dyes, unhealthy preservatives, filler grains and all sorts of nasty stuff. A lot of pet food companies are perfectly happy to the dump cheap leftovers and things that aren’t safe for human consumption (from human food processing plants) into their foods. Will it kill your dog? No, it has to be nutritionally complete and safe to even be marketed. Is it healthy? Not by a long shot.

Corn is a low quality ingredient you never want to see in your pet food. Corn and low quality grains are two of the biggest culprits when it comes to food allergies in our pets.

Thankfully, there are some excellent dog foods being made these days that include organic, human grade ingredients rather than trash not fit for human consumption.

Examples of low quality foods to avoid: Anything you can find in a grocery store will be low end, Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Pedigree, Kibbles n’ Bits, Beneful, Ol’Roy.

Examples of high quality foods to look for: Innova, Wellness, Solid Gold, Canidae All Life Stages, Fromm Four Star, Merrick, GO Natural, Nature’s Variety Prairie, Nature’s Logic, Artemis Fresh Mix, Timberwolf Organics.

Although the high quality foods are more expensive, you’re getting what you’re paying for. Less filler material means more concentrated nutrients… this means you typically need to feed far less of the high quality food than you would of the low quality one. Which also means less poop!

Before following your vet’s food recommendation, keep in mind that vets get /very/ little nutritional training during their schooling. Besides that, what training they /do/ get is usually sponsored or taught by the crappy pet food companies! They also often get paid to sell some of their products at their clinics (Science Diet, Royal Canin etc.)

A great option is to go with an entirely grainless diet. Many of the high quality foods now put out grainless formulas. Some good grainless diets include: Innova EVO, Wellness CORE, Blue Wilderness, Nature’s Variety Instinct, Orijen, Horizon Legacy, Merrick Before Grain, Canidae Grain Free All Life Stages, Fromm Surf & Turf, Now! and Sold Gold Barking At The Moon, Taste of the Wild.

Some pretty decent foods can even be found in common pet stores. Petsmart carries Blue Buffalo products (such as the excellent grain free diet Blue Wilderness). Petco carries Wellness, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Eagle Pack Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Castor & Pollux Organix, Pinnacle, and Halo. If you can’t find a food, most of the high quality food brands have websites with store locators on them.

Another option, if you can’t find anywhere around you that sells good foods, is to order your pet food online. Here’s an excellent place to do so: http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/

Remember that foods should be switched gradually (mixing new slowly in with the old over about a two week period), especially when switching to a higher quality one, so as not to upset tummies.

Another option for feeding dogs is to feed raw. This is something that should be thoroughly researched before being attempted:
http://www.barfworld.com/
http://www.rawfed.com/
http://www.rawlearning.com/

http://www.wysong.net/controversies/rawmeat.shtml

Also remember that freefeeding (leaving food down) is the fast lane to canine obesity. Make sure to have scheduled feeding times based on the feeding instructions on your dog’s food.

More on dog food:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=main (Learn how to determine the quality of your dog’s food.)
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/ (Dog food reviews. Four stars is a decent food, five stars is a great food, and six stars is an excellent food.)

Darksong~

Q: What is the best way to train a miniature dachshund puppy?
We’re going to be getting a miniature long haired dachshund soon and I was curious on some things. What is the best way to train them? Preferably the quickest. Thanks

A: if you mean housebreaking, crate training is best. You can google info on the internet.

Q: What qualities should I look for in a miniature dachshund puppy and how much do they cost?
My wife wants to get a short-haired, black and tan miniature dachshund puppy. I have little experience with dogs, especially buying them.

I’m not sure (a) what qualities to look for when selecting a puppy and (b) the average price range for a paperless miniature dachshund.

Is there anything in particular to look for in the way of temperment, physical characteristics, etc? My wife found a breeder online that has some puppies (w/o papers) for $700 each. This seems like an astronomical price (I’m a cat person who is used to being able to adopting strays for no cost) but honestly I have no idea if it’s a reasonable price.

Any help?

A: i bought my miniature long haired dachshund on line it cost me $450 and with papers.

when you select a puppy from the litter make a loud noise and whichever one of the puppy doesn’t get scared of the noise that’s what you pick.

$700 is expensive but i guess it depends on the breeder of the dog. The dog probably come from a Champion line.

go to http://www.akc.org and look for dachshund breed it will tell you everything you want to know about dachshunds breed

Q: Can you help me name my miniature dachshund puppy?
I have a beautiful, 9 week old, miniature dachshund puppy that needs a name and nothing seems to be sticking. I am really wanting something along the lines of either her color (which is chocolate and tan) or my profession which is in the EMS / EMT / Paramedic fields. Thanks for any suggestions offered!
I apologize, she is female.

A: Cool! Look at some of the technical terms from your job. What about things like:

Code
Stretcher

Sorry that I don’t know more about your profession to offer more ideas!

Q: Where to find miniature dachshund puppies in Oklahoma?
Please only respond if you’re going to be serious.

I am looking for miniature dachshund puppies for sale in Oklahoma. The money will be raised by myself, so I don’t want prices like $600. That’s way too much to earn by myself.

Color and coat aren’t of importance. Can you please help me find a companion? Thanks so much!

A: Pet finder is always a good place to start. Here is a link. http://www.petfinder.com/index.html I found one for my sister at a local shelter. She was actually a mix with rat terrier, but she looked like a pure breed with a slightly shorter snout. She is adorable and it only cost us $80 to adopt her. The kids love her. They named her Minnie, and she is a yr old now, she was only 10 weeks old we got her.

If you really want to make sure you get a pure breed then check with the local chapter of the AKC in your phone book. They will be able to connect you with a reputable breeder. You can also do a search for Dachshund rescues in Oklahoma and something should come up for you. Good luck!

Q: Why does my miniature dachshund hate lying on his back?
He is almost 3 years old. He is a long-haired miniature dachshund. Whenever I try to hold him like a little baby, on his back, he always squirms around until he’s laying belly-down. I don’t know if this is because he is too old.

A: most small dogs hate lying on their back. they feel unprotected

Q: How can I get my 4yo Miniature Dachshund interested in toys?
I adopted a Miniature Dachshund almost 1 year ago now and she has no interest in any toys whatsoever. Even a rope bone which most dogs find endlessly entertaining she sniffs it and then just sits down.
I know it is probably not that big of a deal but I just want to see her play and be happy.

A: She may have never learned to play. I had an old mixbreed that was not interested in toys, other than to pick up a soft squeaky toy to greet someone with, occasionally she liked to chase tennis balls.

My current dogs have no interest in the rope bone. I also own dachshunds. My adult male loves loves loves anything that squeaks, particularly squeaky balls and loves to destuff squeaky soft toys. He also likes to play fetch and will chase a tennis ball endlessly, if it squeaks, well even better. (He loves the Kong squeaky tennis balls, they also have non-abrasive felt covering)

My puppy dachshund, 5 mos old, not interested in balls, but seems to really like to play tug, anything with fur and will occasionally chase a squeaky ball.

Q: What type of leash should I use for a Miniature Dachshund?
Should I use a retractable leash or a nylon leash for my 7 week old Miniature Dachshund?
BTW I Know How To Use A Retractable Leash

A: Doxies aren’t big leash pullers (even if they were, they are small enough to control). Use a nylon leash and train him to stay beside you. Keep him on short lead at first and soon he will learn leash manners. If the retractable were to malfunction it could really hurt your baby because he is so small.

Q: What is a good name for a miniature dachshund?
Me and my partner are getting a miniature dachshund and don’t have a name for it, we like the name Merv (Merven) and also the name Donny, does anyone have any other quality names?

A: Haha I like Donny!
Thats my sister’s husbands name and he looks like a dog! I say thats a perfect name for a little dachshund!

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