mini daschunds?

Question

I've had my mini daschund for about a week now. She's amazing! But I've noticed, she's VERY needy. She wines whenever she's not touching skin to skin. It's super cute! I've noticed to she's very attached to me over everyone else. She always loves on everyone that shows her attention but as soon as I walk in the room she stops what she's doing and races over to me. Is this a nomal characteristic of mini daschunds? And what other characteristics can I look forward to. What are their pros and cons??

Answer 1

She feels safe with you so she follows you around. Plus dogs are pack animals, and you are now part of her pack! I have a mini dachshund. She is 1 year old. Personality wise ... The pros are: She's the cutest thing alive. Very smart. They are loyal and protective of their owners. She is playful at the dog parks ... social dog. Cons: They can be very hyper and need alot of exercise when they are young. She keeps me busy! In fact she is squeaking a toy by my feet right now so that I'll play with her. So ... yes, appears they need alot of attention like you mentioned. When we have company she makes it a point to get in the center of the conversation and draw attention to herself. Such a ham. Congratulations on your new dachshund! Take good care of her.

Answer 2

Doxie's are a very needy type of dog. I always say if you want a dog that just loves to be with the people in the house, then this is a breed for that!

Doxie's have a HIGH prey drive and with ours, we can't allow him to play much with the stuffed dog toys, as he simply tears them open and pulls out the stuffing. Even tennis balls have to be monitored, or he will pull off the outer covering from them. They do best with the tough toys like kong style.

This breed is known to have serious back issues, but there are some things you can do to help prevent and minimize this.

1) Don't allow a Doxie to jump up on the furniture or climb tall flights of stairs, lift them up and carry them. This can put strain on their backs and they can slip a disc as a result when they get older. Prevention in this way will help.

2) Watch the weight, too, as this can also contribute to back issues when they get older. The best thing is to keep them on a feeding schedule rather than free feeding. This way you will know how much your dog is eating and can adjust it as might be needed.

There is also an issue with vaccinations. There is one thing that most dogs get in the annual, that Doxie's can't have as they have an allergic reaction. Your breeder should have told you about which one, otherwise, your vet should know if he/she has treated Doxie's at all.

They are a pretty yappy breed too. Ours barks at anything that moves. They make good watch dogs and will alert you any time someone is near your home.

This is a great breed of dog and they are definately attached to the people in the home. Ours tends to favor me, over my husband, but that's because I'm the one who works mostly with our dogs and that increases the bond.

Good luck with your new family member!

Answer 3

They are a very 1-on-1 dog and love to be with and around their master at all times. You need to make sure you socialize her with other people and you mustn't 'baby' her or treat her like a baby because she will get very aggressive and posessive of you and usually won't let anybody else around you. So yes, it is a very normal characteristic of the Dachshund. Some other good and BAD characteristics (and a bit more info.) of the Dachshund are:

- Funny and Entertaining
- Makes a good watchdog
- Loves other household pets, especially other Dachshunds
- Has a long life span
- Suspicious of other people when not socialized enough
- Can be very stubborn
- Very hard to housebreak
- Digging and Barking
- Bad odor
- Serious health problems

Hope some of that helped =)

Answer 4

OMG i having a mini daschund too he is the sweetest dog ive ever had. Yes being needy is normal mine is worse than that though as soon as my mom takes him out in the morning he runs up to my room under the covers If he doesn't get under like 5 blankets he whines haaa. He aalso eats alot they are hound dogs they search for foo theyll do anything they can do get to food. He also is the kindest dog but when hes outside he barks and tries to bite people. they also sleep alot they have narcolepsy and yawns all the time. BUT MOST OF ALL I LOVE HIM!! HE IS SOOO SWEET. have a good time with your new pup
--emma

Answer 5

wow, good luck with your new doxie. I am the proud owner of two- a 4 yr male and a 1 yr female.
they are a very stubborn breed but smart and they are easy to train if you are firm and stick to your plan.
however, they know how to get the best of your weaknesses so if you think she is cute now, she is playing on that and it will only get worse.
she is already trying to be the leader of your pack. make sure you don't pamper her too much. set those rules and stick to them!!
doxies have the cutest little poor puppy eyes and they know how to use them!!
hope you have many happy years with your dog

Answer 6

All canines have their very own execs and cons. additionally, how the puppy is raised could have plenty to do with how they are whilst they become older. All i will inform you is from my very own journey with those 2 breeds. I even have 3 mini-doxies, and that i grew up in a house with 6 of them. they are very unswerving canines, yet could be obdurate. Their long backs can supply them issues whilst they age, so be careful or stairs and leaping off of furnishings. additionally, they are able to promptly and easlity benefit weight. Our long haired doxie is plenty extra mellow and friendlier than the two short hairs, it is asserted to be a trait of the long haired doxies. As for chihuahuas, my sister-in-regulation has one. he's now 9. He has continually been grumpy with strangers, yet is effective whilst he gets to renowned you. yet, he's relatively fragile. whilst he became a puppy, he broke the two front legs with the aid of leaping off the settee. additionally, he at the instant has a heart murmur. yet, my exposure to the two looks that they are especially comparable in temperment. Whichever you p.c., be sure you socialize it with different animals, toddlers and human beings whilst they are youthful. this might help cut back issues interior the destiny. good success!

Answer 7

I would say this is normal for a daschund.

Our friends have a seven-year-old mini daschund, and he was VERY protective of his family when I first met them, but he warmed up to me gradually. (I met him as a puppy.)

From my interactions with this dog, he's very playful, loving and affectionate, a CHRONIC chewer (we can't say the word "ball" around him!) and is pretty easy going, but likes to be where the people are. He was very territorial though when they had kids and decided to scent everything--out of jealousy. But he is wonderful with the kiddos and has just as much energy as they do. I love having him stay with us!

Answer 8

this is normal. your doxie will grow out of the whining behavior though. they are so personalbe. my doxie will stay in my room all day except to drink and go outside, while i'm at school (or so says my mom) when i get home, i can't keep him off my lap. as long as you train it right you will enjoy some years filled with fun.

Answer 9

not very familiar with that breed, but with my own puppy. he was needy. from what i heard puppies in general tend to be needy, they are just babies...