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December 1, 2023December 4, 2023

Amazing Dachshund Fur Colors That You May Not Know

Cute puppy, dachshund dog posing isolated over white background

The “sausage hound” Dachshund surely has been a familiar breed with people around the world. Their funny-looking and very adorable appearance can always make our hearts melt. So what are the features that make Dachshund dogs so appealing to pet pawrents and what colors may a Dachshund’s coat have? Let’s learn more information with us through this article.

1. Some information about the Dachshund breed

Some information about the Dachshund breed

The Dachshund was bred for the first time in Germany in the 15th century. This is the original Dachshund breed and they began to be more popular since the 17th century. Originally, they were bred as hunters. After that, they gradually became a pet when they were introduced into America in the 19th century. Ever since the 1950s, this “hot dog” breed has become more and more popular as they have become an indispensable member of many households.

With the nickname “sausage hound”, it is very easy for us to imagine the funny look of this adorable creature. Long back, high nose, floppy ears, and a strong chest are the stand-out features of this dog breed. Dachshunds were bred as hunters so naturally, they are very clever and it won’t be a hard job for you to train them. However, Dachshund is also an outgoing and clown-like creature to humans but when facing enemies they will fight back drastically due to their territorial instincts and to protect their owners.

2. Features of Dachshund’s coat

Before getting into Dachshund coat colors, let’s take a closer look at these courageous creatures’ coats. The original dachshund has short hair and the mutant dachshund possess long hair.

Coat’s features

Long hair Dachshunds can have their hairs fall off easily so you will need to broom them daily and wash them carefully. About the short hair breed, it is easier to clean them up and also doesn’t take much time to do it. You will need to check and clean their sensitive spot like the skin, eyes, ears, and teeth weekly. Regular baths can help make your dog’s coat get silkier and also prevent them from being messed up or falling off and even reduce skin diseases.

If you bath them at home, remember to use a cotton towel that has warm water to clean their body.

3. Dachshund coat colors

Chocolate, sepia, red, vanilla, tan, chocolate & tan, silver dapple, black & tan, … are popular colors of a Dachshund’s coat.

Sepia dachshund

Sepia dachshund

Just like their name, this kind of “hot dog” has a coat color of a mix between black and brown.

Usually, the sepia shade will take a large portion of their coat with some brighter color spots like Chesnut brown. These spots typically appear on their nose, legs, and the front of their chest, creating a unique feature for this breed.

Sepia shade is a popular color in “sausage hound”. Genetically, dominant genes will appear more than recessive genes which means the black shade is stronger than the brown one in this Dachshund breed.

This sepia shade in the Dachshund breed brings up the feeling of a strong, courageous, and very energetic dog.

Nowadays, Dachshund dogs with sepia shades are trending and are one of the top options to be the family pet for many “pet pawrents”.

Chocolate Dachshund

Chocolate Dachshund or brown Dachshund is also a popular shade in this dog breed.

They usually only have this brown color for their entire coat with some special exceptions when brown Dachshunds have some area with a bright color or darker spots in their heads, back, chest, and legs or other kinds of shade in their nose, chest, and legs.

When referring to Dachshund dogs, chocolate is also a popular shade with this brown shade created by recessive genes.

Unlike the sepia shade, the chocolate shade in Sausage Hound brings a positive and fun feeling to these wonderful creatures.

More and more people are choosing to own a chocolate Dachshund because of the cheerful atmosphere around them which suits people who live alone with the Dachshund as their sole companion.

Silver Dapple Dachshund

Silver Dapple is a very special color of “hot dog” as they are a mix between silver shades and some green or darker silver shades.

Spots with different colors can appear throughout the body of the dog. However, this combination does not make us dizzy but rather creates a unique trait for this Silver Dapple Dachshund breed.

Merle gene is the reason behind the dotted coat of the Silver Dapple Dachshund breed and also makes them one of the most favorable Dachshund breeds.

This silver and spotted coat can create a modern style for your dog and also a fresh and dynamic feeling around them.

The Silver Dapple Dachshund would be a perfect choice for people who love to explore new and unique things.

Black & Tan Dachshund

Black & Tan Dachshund’s color is a combination of black and tan shades.

The black shade will cover almost all of the body. Body parts like the nose, chest, and legs will possess the tan shade.

This is a basic color for the Dachshund breed and can be spotted very often.

Black shade combined with tan shade will create a strong, healthy feeling for your beloved dog.

If you are a fan of an energetic dog then a Black and tan Dachshund would suit you perfectly.

In the article are some pieces of information about these cute “hot dogs” and some beautiful Dachshund fur colors for you to explore. We hope our article can help you have a better understanding of these adorable friends of humans.

November 24, 2019March 29, 2021

Why Don’t Dog Puppies Live As Long As Humans?

It’s a question of a 6 year old kid and it will make you surprised.

I am a veterinarian and I was nominated for examination for Belker, a 10 year old dog. A couple Ron, Lisa, and a 6 year old boy Shane who have been living together with the dog Belker and hoping there would be a miracle for him.

I have examined Belker and found that he is tired of cancer. I advised the family that there was no way to cure him and suggested death by medicine.

When We were preparing the medicine, Ron and Lisa thought that their boy Shane needed to watch this progress so that he could learn something from this experience.

Dachshund dog will go to heaven after death

Next day, I felt sad when I saw the family clustered round the dog. Shane fondled the dog before he passed. The boy composed himself and it made me confused, I wondered whether he could understand what was happening or not. A moment later, Belker passed.

Shane seemed to accept that Belker passed away. After death of Belker, we sat and comforted together and wondered why dogs could not live as long as humans? Shane was sitting silently and suddenly spoke up: “I knew the reasons”.

We were all surprised and looked at the boy, after listening to what he said, we got amazing. They changed my opinion because they were very warm.

“People are born in order to learn to have a nice life, like we have to love and take care of other people, is it right?” Said Shane.

“So the dogs already knew that, why do they live long?” The boy continued.

Yes, the boy already made me awake and understand many things below:

Enjoying a simple life

Loving with all our heart

Taking care of other people

Being kind

And you can learn some things from the dog puppies.

Always welcome our relatives when they come home.

Never forget chances to go out together

Enjoy happy moments or just enjoy a cool wind which makes you comfortable.

Close your eyes to relax or just feel peaceful.

Play together and be active all day.

Enjoy when someone getting close to you.

Avoid getting angry at someone when they are annoying you.

Take you time to lay on the grass to enjoy a wonderful day

When the weather is hot, just drink a lot of water and be in a cool place.

When you are happy, just dance, jump and show to everyone that you are happy.

Enjoy the fun while travelling with friends or relatives

Be honest

Be loyal

When someone getting sad, stand by and comfort them

Don’t try to become another person, be yourself.

They are tips to have a happy life that we can learn from our lovely dog.

Source: Jose Dell.

September 5, 2019April 22, 2021

Dachshunds – The Most Fictional Dogs

Special appearance of Dachshund

Body

Dachshunds are dogs with strange bodies, if you see them for the first time you will feel a bit confused because of the imbalance of their body parts. Their bodies are quite long, on the contrary, their four legs are quite short. When compared to the body length, it is much shorter. Because of such physical characteristics, they are called sausage.

At first, this breed is usually used for hunting, their bodies were quite suitable. can burrow deep into the cave to catch rabbits, mice, and so on. Thanks to their small body, they do this job so well.

In additions, they have a quite long head with deeply sunken abdominals, their chest muscles are large and extremely toned. Moreover, their eyes are slightly protruding, the ears are drooping, make them look extremely cute.

Size

Dachshund dogs are divided into 3 basic types and they mostly differ only in body size. This is also the basis for you to choose which breed you should buy.

Standard Dachshund has a height of about 30-35 cm and weighs 9-15kg when mature.

Miniature Dachshund (small): This is a hybrid Dachshund, they are the result of a purebred Dachshund with the German Spaniel, so they are slightly smaller in size with a height of about 20-25 cm and a weight of 4-5 kg.

Toy Dachshund (toys): Once fully grew, they only weigh about 15-20 cm and the weight is quite light only about 3.5 kg. Because of their small size, they are known as the mini Dachshund. These dogs were bred from purebred Dachshunds with Terriers and Schnauzers.

The Fur And The Color

Thanks to the coat of each baby, the experts have analyzed and divided into 3 basic types of dogs:

Long-haired Dachshund dog

Short-haired Dachshund dog

Fluffy-haired Dachshund dog

Most of the dogs’ fur is quite smooth and shiny. Also, they are known as monochrome dogs. Because the color of the hair on their body is almost black or bronze brown. Parts such as the muzzle, tummy and 4 legs are brighter, yellow or chestnut.

However, there are a few types that are mixed in two colors, but these are quite rare. Some basic colors such as chocolate, dark black and light brown, …

What are the personalities of a Dachshund dog?

Today the Dachshund has a much smaller body size than their ancestors. However, their personalities remain and retain their outstanding identities as they used to:

Activity and mischievous

Dachshund puppies are often enjoyed being walked out, and they especially hate being kept indoors for too long, especially in tight spaces. They also enjoy digging sand and playing frisbee, they also enjoy hunting small animals.

Besides, if you do not chain them or look after them, the possibility that they will run away from home will happen often. Besides, Dachshunds barked loudly even though their bodies were extremely small.

Braveness, strength and being quite shy

Photo by Gabriela Martínez Cairo Torres‎

Because this dog has an ancient origin as a hunting breed, they retain their extremely brave and strong nature. They may even be ready to battle with opponents that are much larger than them. If they realize that the owner is in danger, they will quickly go to rescue.

However, they are extremely shy and even afraid of strangers. Especially they do not want non-family members to touch their bodies and their house-keeping ability is also very poor.

Loyalty and love for children

The dachshund has an extremely noble quality that is very loyal to their owners, they only worship one owner. Therefore, you should avoid raising an adult one because they will still remember the old owner and disobeying you, even expressing an opposing attitude.

If your family has young children and adopted Dachshund breeds, you will not need to worry about letting them play together. Simply because this dog is very swaddling and extremely friendly. They like to run, play or chase with the kids. However, you should still control the situation to avoid unfortunate events.

Being too stubborn and a little hard to teach

Dachshund is not a docile dog and obeys its owner. They even deliberately protested if they were not satisfied with their owner’s orders. For example, if you forbid them from entering the bedroom, in the opposite, the curious nature will make them find a way to get in, especially when you are not at home.

Because of their unpredictability, you will have a lot of difficulties in teaching and training this dog. You need to tell them who is the owner, what they are not allowed to do and the commands they need to follow.

So when they are 2-3 months old, you need to start training them. The more they grow, the more aware they are and they will become more stubborn and destructive, extremely difficult to put on the framework.

This article uses photos from Dachshund Bonus Group and the photos were shared by member of the group. Thanks to all members for the shares.

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019

Health Benefits Not All Dachshund Owner Know

Taking care of a dachshund is not only a hobby but it is also a habit to help owners prevent dangerous diseases such as stroke, obesity, high blood pressure…

Many people think that taking care of a sausage dog is just a hobby, however, scientists have proven that taking care of dachshunds gives its owners dozens of health benefits.

Feeling happy, reducing stress

Recently, the Journal Society & Animals published a survey about the frequency of laughter of dachshund owners, cat owners and many other kinds of animal. The result shows that people who own dachshunds or other dogs feel happier and smile more than owning other animals.

Besides that, dachshund owners when interacting with them daily will release a hormone called oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, more than usual. Therefore, when you own a four-legged friend, it means that you have a “drug” that helps reduce the amount of stress hormone, stabilize blood pressure and increase the feeling of closeness.

The scientists have also proven that staying with your pet for just a few minutes will also help reduce anxiety due to high levels of the hormone serotonin and dopamine.

Weight loss

According to a report by the University of Michigan (USA), 60% of dachshund owners have reduced their weight significantly. The reason is that dachshund owners often have the hobby of walking their “pet” every day, spending up to 30 minutes every day, you will consume a significant amount of energy.

Becoming confident

Another study showed that dachshund owners will increase their self-confidence level greatly. Accordingly, the researchers gave dogs to 100 people with autism, and the result was surprising, after only 10 months, 63 of them were able to communicate and communicate normally with people around. The results also showed that they no longer fell into feelings of inferiority and complexity.

Detecting cancer early

Scientists have tested the dog’s sense of smell, and the results showed that with a keen sense of smell, dogs can diagnose cancer early with an accuracy of up to 70 – 90%. Besides, a study also showed equally surprising results when these dogs could alert a seizure to epilepsy patients before it happened.

Reducing the risk of a heart attack

Many studies show that keeping a dachshund will help lower the owner’s blood pressure. According to the results of Buffalo University, USA, when the research was conducted with 24 among 48 securities brokers who were treated for hypertension, they were given a dachshund or other dog, while the other half did not. Who has been given a dog has more stable and improved blood pressure. Besides it also helps to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels significantly.

Another research has also pointed out that doxie dog owners have a higher survival rate and a faster recovery rate after a stroke. Experts recommend adults should do exercise for about two and a half hours a week, and dog owners are more likely to achieve this goal by walking their dogs.

It is time to own a dachshund? This article uses photos from Dachshund Bonus Group and the photos were shared by member of the group. Thanks to all members for the shares.

Comment the reasons you love dachshunds!

August 29, 2019

Top 5 Reasons You Should Own A Dachshund In Your House

We live with puppies because we make each other happy, but do you know that taking care of dachshund puppies also brings you more health benefits? Many studies have proven that taking care of dachshunds is good for our health!

1. Dachshund puppies help you reduce stress.

Puppies are very helpful during times of stress. People with pets are less likely to get sick and recover faster than people without pets. Babies and children who grow up playing with puppies and kittens are less likely to have allergies as they mature.

Dogs can help you calm down better than having to take medicine. Because their action significantly decreases blood pressure, and the drug does not prevent this effect. The only thing that will protect you from high blood pressure after annoying conversations from other people is to focus on something outside yourself, like a pet. You can learn how to talk to your puppy effectively!

Your puppy doesn’t need to be there to make you feel something. As long as you know your puppy will always be waiting for you to come home, that’s enough. Cuddling and hugging your sausage dog can also help reduce blood pressure, so if you don’t have a pet, you can volunteer at an animal rescue station or pet a neighbor’s pet. A pet is a particularly effective medicine, especially when he is your own.

2. Dog puppies improve the development of children.

There have even been studies by Aline and Robert Kidd showing that young people from pet-loving families scored higher on the cognitive, social and motor development test.

Another researcher, Robert Poretsky, established the Companion Animal Linking Scale. The younger children score high on this measurement tool, the higher their scores will be in all developmental and empathetic measures.

3. Dachshunds make you healthier, less likely to see a doctor.

According to a Japanese study, pet owners went to the doctor 30% less than those who are living without pets. Another survey conducted by the British researcher, Dr. James Serpell showed that, just one month after raising dachshunds or other dogs, the elderly has reduced 50% of minor medical problems such as Arthralgia, hay fever, insomnia, constipation, anxiety, indigestion, colds and flu, general tiredness, palpitations or shortness of breath, back pain and headache.

People who have a heart attack and living pet will recover faster and survive longer than survivors without a pet. Among us, who live with a beloved puppy or have an experience with another pet only have a half increase in blood pressure when stressed, compared to those who are living without a pet.

4. They will do exercise with you.

Keeping up with puppies can be a challenge when chasing dachshunds around the house and yard, however, it also has other benefits too.

Pets help you increase exercise. My physical strength has increased since the four-legged friends came to live with us. My doxie dog loves to catch and we catch outdoors many times a day, and that made me stand up and move. Puppies will not accept you to refuse, they will never let you sleep late, if the food bowl is empty, they will let you know right away and you also cannot ignore the dog’s need for exercise.

Exercise reduces anxiety, boredom, and depression. While others hope that people will care about them, pet owners can have fun playing with puppies, which is good for our mental health as well as for pets. Take time every day to play with your puppy and you’ll feel better!

Pets connect between people together. Taking a dog for a walk or talking about a puppy at the grocery store helps us to talk, connect and care about life and others.

5. Dachshunds can help us relieve pain!

Seriously, I’m not exaggerating. Positron emission tomography (PET scan) is an imaging test that helps physicians detect the biochemical changes used to diagnose and monitor various health conditions.

These tests show that touching a pet reduces brain pain processing centers. Puppies can ease pain and anxiety that are always inside you without the side effects of Valium. In other words, a puppy lying on your lap can ease your pain.

We often talk about bonding relationships, when talking about the love we have for pets. Science can measure this pet effect because thoughts and attitudes are affected by changes in brain chemistry. These chemicals evoke feelings of elation, safety, tranquility, happiness, satisfaction, even love.

Blood tests measuring these chemicals show increased levels for humans and pets when there is a link between you and your puppies. In other words, when you bond with your puppies, the chemicals emit well and the bond helps both to feel loved.

Of course, if your dachshund puppy is a mischievous one, needs more instruction, it can make you angry by chewing items or tripping in the house.

But the feelings that puppies have for us are worth so we can just do not care about those things for long. Do not underestimate the impact your puppy has on you and your puppy. Treat your dog as a great medicine, and you’ll both deserve the health benefits from each other.

It is time to own a dachshund? This article uses photos from Dachshund Bonus Group and the photos were shared by member of the group. Thanks to all members for the shares.

August 25, 2019April 22, 2021

Dachshund Parade Costumes That Are Just Too Cute

There were more than 100 dachshund dogs participated in the annual parade on May 27 in St Petersburg (Russian Federation).

The Dachshund dog parade is not a traditional event in Russia. This event has just been started since 2011, but this is a great celebration for those who love short-legged and long-bodied friends. During this holiday, the dachshunds were dressed in beautiful costumes and walked by their owners while marching on the 24m long road in Vasilyevsky Island.

In the early years of holding the events, the dogs were disguised, dressed simply as princesses or dancers, but at the recent parades, imagination of the owners turned the lovely dachshund puppies in new styles. This year, visitors have seen dogs dressed as Sphinx, a king, Rock singer or captain Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean…

Parade events often attract a lot of visitors. Visitors here not only admire the dogs in many unique poses but also can choose the dachshund with the most impressive costumes.

Follow the latest images in this unique parade:

A lovely satan. Photo by AFP/Getty Images.

In the picture is a luxurious dog “lady” with gaudy black hair and impressive earrings. Photo by AFP/Getty Images

The owner of this dachshund must love flowers, so he has “makeup” for his dog with two big flowers. Photo by AP.

This dog was dressed in a Chinese emperor’s cloth, matched his owner’s outfit. Photo by AP

Hello, I am a cute dairy cow. Photo by AP

Comment which costumes that impress you.

August 22, 2019July 1, 2021

19 Signs Your Dachshunds Want to Express Their Feelings To You

A research with short clips of 37 pet dogs recorded by their owners in daily activities shows their 19 most common expressions to express what they want.

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According to The Sun reports, researchers at Salford University (UK) have found “clear evidence” that our “four-legged friends” have been using four-leg gestures and body to “request” human to give them food or scratch their stomach.

The team found out the common point of 37 dachshunds in those selected videos, which are 19 gestures – including rolling or jumping up and down – carrying a clear message.

Scientists have shown that many times these dachshunds have asked their owners to open doors, express their will to be fed or hope their owners will give them some toys.

When a doxie dog upturns his head and show us his rounded watering eyes, he wants the owner to understand what he is looking for – usually is food!

There are some requests, for example, the demand for food is expressed by many different gestures – because sausage dogs are always interested in eating but there are other special gestures.

If the dog keeps lying on the floor, he may want you to scratch his belly.

If the dog grabs something in his mouth as if he has found it, it is telling you he wants you to play with it.

If the dog licks on his owner’s face it often means that he wants to scratch his belly.

When the dachshund stands on the hind legs, it usually means he wants to join the game with the owner.

When the dachshund rolls over and over, it is not a surprise if he wants his owner to scratch his belly.

When the four-legged friend raises his front legs, it means that he wants the owners to give him something (which they are holding) or wants them to get him a toy.

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Animal Cognition published these findings, scientists think that when dachshunds pull the toys out in front of everyone to show that he is hungry.

Owners of sausage dogs believe that when dogs keep their feet on the floor means they want their owners to scratch their fur. Furthermore, when they bite toys or slightly bite into the owner’s hands shows that they want the owners to play with them.

In some cases, scientists find that the dachshunds will give the next different signal if the first signal they give to the owner has not achieved the desired success.

What is the dachshund trying to tell you?

Rolling – “Please tickle me!”

Biting toys – “I’m hungry!”

Putting his head down – “Give me toys!”

Jumping up – “I’m hungry!”

Touching things – “Give me this!”

Standing on his hid legs – “Please play with me!”

Rubbing his nose – “Scratch my hair!”

Licking – “Scratch my hair!”

Scratching his feet on the floor – “Scratch my hair!”

Putting his front legs onto something – “Open this thing!”

Rasing his hid legs – “Scratch my fur!”

Raising one leg and put on something – “Give me a toy!”

Rasing 2 front legs – “Give me a toy!”

Rubbing his head – “Give me a toy!”

Slightly biting – “Play with me!”

Turning his head – “Give me that!”

The most common gestures of dachshunds are “turning heads” – when they look at their owners and turn their heads to the object to show that they are interested in that. Not surprisingly, this gesture is very popular, and the object here is their food bowl.

Last year, researchers found that dachshunds raised their eyebrows in front of things which appeared to be exciting and could make their eyes bigger.

Experts from the University of Portsmouth (UK) also found that dogs create more movement on their faces when they are watched and observed by humans than when no one noticed them. They increase the frequency of gestures as a way to communicate with people.

It seems that people have been able to find out what their four-legged friend is trying to say when they bark and growl. If you want to refer to these 19 signs, please refer to the research results here.

August 22, 2019April 25, 2021

Why Are Dachshunds Always The Best Friends Of Humans?

For thousands of year, dachshunds have joined our life and become our soul mate. How could this friendship exist?

Dogs are loved by everyone. Among those beautiful, smart creatures, why do people choose dachshunds as their partner? Have you ever wonder why you love dachshunds but not any other kinds of animals? If you have not found yourself an answer then please read the article below. These are outstanding features that only dachshunds have, making people love them more and more.

The bond between dachshunds and humans has shown through behavior in daily life, it develops and forms the process of loyalty between doxie dogs and humans.

It is because of irreplaceable qualities, “virtues” of dachshunds, let’s figure what those qualities are!

1. They are loyal and worship their owners

No matter who we are, rich or poor, sick or healthy, once the dachshund has considered you its owner, it will follow you for life.

If you forget to feed them or bathe, beat or abuse them, they will just sit sadly, absolutely not biting or showing dislike to you.

In many cases, when the owner died, the dog still waits by the grave or memorials places between him and his owner to wait because he believes his dearest friend will return, and the absence is just temporary, it might be just punishment for him only.

2. Unconditional love for their owners

When dogs meet their owners, their brain will release a hormone equivalent to when you see your lover. It can be said that the owner is the greatest love of every four-legged friend, more than other dogs.

If you do not believe it, walk your dachshunds out and then play with some other dogs. Your best friend will be jealous!

3. Never being greedy

If you are a beggar, just feed your doxie dog with excess rice, he will happy to eat it as he is having an expensive meal. Dogs don’t have greed or anything, they just need you to be there with them.

This will keep the owner being happy in every difficult situation in life because they see their dachshunds always integrate with all circumstances, always happy with this life.

4. Always trying to make their owners happy

Whenever you want to play with your dachshund, he will always happy to join you, to him play with you is the happiest thing on earth.

Therefore, dachshunds will be the best choice when you are sad because whenever you call, they will always be there to help you relax.

5. Knowing how to accept themselves, always being positive

In many situations, the disease, the physical defect, or whatever happens, they always love life as their owners. Autistic dogs are extremely rare.

This will help us, their owners feel happier, making the atmosphere always comfortable with them.

6. Being brave in every situation

No matter how dangerous it is, even if there are a lot of tougher opponents, your sausage dog will fight and protect you till the end.

There have been situations which dachshunds rescued their owners from a burning house, or fighting wolves, tigers to save their owners, it is a very precious quality, it shows that dachshunds are not just pets, but they are also a protector.

7. Being a quick-learner, easy to train

Of course, the dachshund is the easiest animal to teach, he never complains if you make him do it all over again, or do some difficult postures, he is even fun to learn that new thing.

Dachshunds are so cute, aren’t they? This article uses photos from the Dachshund Bonus Group and the photos were shared by members of the group. Thanks to all members for the shares.

Everyone loves to have such lovely and loyal friends, right?

August 19, 2019April 25, 2021

Science Confirms Owning Dachshunds Helps The Owners Reduce Stress

Not only is a close friend, but a dachshund is also a spiritual therapy to help you overcome many dangerous diseases and relieve stresses in life.

Nobody can resist the cute looks of those mischievous puppies. Pets play a very important role in our spiritual life. For those who are living alone, pets are their best friends, bringing them a peaceful feeling whenever they get home. In addition, science also proves pets to help us reduce the possibility of dangerous diseases as well as relieve stress.

Let’s start with a study in the Journal of Vascular and Psychiatric Intervention in 2009. This study has divided a group of 4,000 people into two groups: those who have been owning a dachshund and who have never owned a dog in their lives. The study followed this group of people for 10 years and examined their health status, as well as the cause of their deaths.

The results show that the No. 1 group, i.e. those who have and own a dachshund are less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, heart attack, up to one third. Researchers have concluded “Having a dachshund in your family is a way to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease. The study also controlled other factors such as smoking, obesity or diabetes to bring up the most objective results.

Overall, research shows that having dachshunds in your house can reduce the risk of serious diseases by up to a third.

The bond between us and these cute little friends will be significantly developed when you begin talking to your beloved dog.

So why is owning dachshunds in particular and pets in general able to reduce stress?

Studies have shown that playing with your four-legged friends can reduce levels of the cortisol hormone in the blood.

Cortisol is a hormone that is produced in the adrenal glands and, when it excessively elevates, it will cause many negative health problems such as increased blood sugar, high blood pressure, fat accumulation, increased risk. obese muscles, causing stress…

Therefore, stress control is the most effective way to control cortisol levels.

Research in the 2017 Science Report has shown that raising a dachshund puppy also gives similar benefits. In short, it can be said that pets are great psychotherapy for your mental and health life. If you have pets in your family, show them your love and take care of them more.

Now, I believe you have reasons to bring a dachshund home right away.

August 15, 2019April 25, 2021

Things Your Dachshunds May Not Like

Whenever your dachshunds feel uncomfortable, sad, or scared, it always makes you feel worried. Maybe because they love you so much, every action of you can make hurt their feelings. Things below are things your dachshunds might not like.

Not all of them, but dachshunds will easily accept affectionate actions from you. However, keeping your 4-legged friends in your embrace somehow will make them feel cramped, they will consider your actions as an expression of domination. They will try to accept embraces from their beloved owner, it does not mean they like it.

Observing the body language of dachshunds, hard posture, the stressful expression means that the dog is not very interested in the action. This is important to warn children not to hug dachshunds when they feel uncomfortable, avoid having serious injuries.

Giving orders with too many words

We all love to talk to dachshunds, it’s almost a habit, but sometimes you forget that dachshunds won’t understand most of what you say. This is very important in training and giving commands to dachshunds. Use just a few words when giving commands like standing, sitting, lying … that will make it easier for dachshunds to follow your orders.

Yelling at your dogs

All dachshund breeds have their own limitation, so you will succeed more in training dachshunds with encouragement rather than yelling at them when they do wrong. Screams can make them scared, worried, though they can’t understand what you’re saying.

For example, if your puppy bites your socks or shoes, instead of yelling them, instruct them with the object, after the dog can do it, reward them. Repeat later, they will know what they should do.

Touching their faces

Pleasant dachshunds will accept the gentle touch by the people they love. On the other hand, dachshunds can tolerate fingers close to their faces but that doesn’t mean they like it. If you’ve just met some lovely dog, it’s best to just stroke their neck, shoulder or chest if you don’t want to have unnecessary injuries.

Making eyes contact

For those who are pet owners, looking into the eyes of your dachshunds is a sign of love. However, with strange dachshunds, looking into their eyes means you are challenging or threaten them. Please be careful!

Not letting them interact with the environment

The scent is the dachshund’s main tool to help gather information about the environment around them. For them, walks with multiple markings as well as sniffing are a way for them to socialize as well as check what’s happening with nearby dachshunds. If you try to pull them away, it is similar to you are watching the news and your TV was turned off.

The scent also plays an important role in helping your dachshunds find their ways back home and draw their maps.

Putting them in scary situations

Dachshunds also have fear with somethings, someone or somewhere. For example, some doxie dogs scare of veterinary clinics. Always make your dogs feel comfortable and safe is a good idea when you want to take them somewhere they do not like.

Dogs have the sensitivity of scent ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 times compare with the human. That means strong scents like detergents or perfumes will make your dachshunds feel uncomfortable.

You are not in a good mood

You will sometimes get angry, sad or stressed and your dachshund will be your friend because they can feel how you feel! We all have hard days, but if we let the problems persist for too long, your dachshund may be affected. Anyway, it is lucky that dachshunds always have positive energy and make our lives much more interesting.

Leaving the dogs alone too much

Dogs are very emotional, if you leave them alone for too long, not notice them whenever you get home, your puppies will be very sad. Most of us are very busy with our work, however, spend your time playing with your dogs, show them your love whenever you can.

This article uses photos from Dachshund Bonus Group and the photos were shared by member of the group. Thanks to all members for the shares.