Dachshund is an unusual dog. She combines the activity of a real hunter and the charm of a plush toy. For many years, dachshunds have been man's loyal and loving friends.
Dachshund is a popular dog breed all over the world. Despite their small stature, long body and short legs, these dogs are mobile and muscular creatures. They are inventive, funny and mischievous creatures.
All about dachshunds: how to care
Proper maintenance of a dachshund is a guarantee of the dog's health and the peace of mind of its owner. One of the basic rules for keeping this animal is its timely walking. After a walk, the pet's paws must be well wiped with a damp cloth. If the dog is not afraid of water, then it is recommended to wash its paws under running water. If the dachshund gets very dirty during a walk, you need to wash it all. To do this, it is necessary to use only special branded shampoos designed for dogs of this breed.
Dachshunds are classified into smooth-haired, long-haired and wire-haired dogs. The type of their coat will also depend on the appropriate care. For example, short-haired dogs should be wiped with a terry towel after a walk, while long-haired dachshunds should be brushed out with a special brush. Despite the fact that most people acquire short-haired dachshunds, parasites such as ticks or fleas can be found in their pets' fur.
To remove various parasites, tar soap, special drops, sprays, dusting powders, etc. should be used. Before using this or that drug, you must read the instructions. The fact is that any medicine intended for a pet is designed for its age, its weight, as well as the type of its coat.
All about dachshunds: how to walk
Daily walks are important not only for the dachshund, but for any other dog as well. Proper walking of a dachshund has a double benefit: firstly, the risk that the dog will relieve itself in the house is reduced, and secondly, the pet will slowly but surely study nature, communicate with its fellows, frolic and maintain its health in the norm. It is necessary to walk with dachshund puppies as often as possible: this makes them less fearful and more sociable. By the way, puppies can only be walked after vaccination.
To walk an adult dachshund to bring her maximum benefit, several rules must be followed. First, every time you need to choose new routes of movement. This will turn your walk into another new adventure. Secondly, you need to remember about the safety of walking your dog. The fact is that on the street dachshunds become less controllable, as they are distracted by outside noises. It is necessary to keep the dog on a leash so that it is not accidentally lost or thrown under the wheels of the car.
It must be remembered that dachshunds are walked at least 3 times a day. The duration of one walk should be at least 20 minutes. This time is enough for the pet to relieve itself, communicate with other dogs, get some air and run for pleasure. In winter, the duration of the walks should be about 10 minutes. In winter, it is recommended to buy or sew warm clothes for the dachshund.
All about dachshunds: how to feed
Your pet must be fed, first of all, with meat: beef, pork, chicken, lamb. Dachshunds are happy to eat fish. Under no circumstances should these dogs be given bones! They have no nutritional value, but both teeth and intestines suffer. Cereals, as a source of carbohydrates, will also be beneficial for dachshunds. Don't forget about vegetables and fruits. As additional food, you can use dairy and sour milk products, seafood, bakery products, etc. Attention! You cannot overfeed your dachshund, as this can lead to its obesity, while the load on the spine will increase, and injury may occur.
