Dachshunds

In This Chapter Taking action to find the right breeder for you Distinguishing the good breeders from the not-so-good Understanding why you need a contract Choosing your pup from the breeder’s litter Developing a relationship with your breeder of choice Considering buying from a pet shop Ready to go hunting? Whoa there, put away that…

In This Chapter Deciding how much dog you need Picking out your favorite coat Settling on a color and pattern Choosing a boy or a girl (or boy and girl) One of the great things about bringing home a Dachshund is that you have so many options: Big or small; longhaired, shorthaired, or wirehaired; and…

  In This Chapter Understanding why Dachshunds look like they do Reviewing the Dachsie body Exploring the AKC’s breed standard You know one when you see one. You can easily describe one. But can you actually define what a Dachshund is? If you read this chapter, you’ll be able to do just that. The definition…

In This Chapter Reviewing the pros and cons of Dachshund ownership Exploring the unique traits that make Dachshunds different Determining if you’re up to being owned by a Dachshund Considering the Dachsie back problem Swallowing the patience and cost factors Choosing between one breed, two sizes Everybody loves a Wiener dog! Those funny bodies, those…