2007-02-06 09:02:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Its not that all of them have back problems, but they are all suseptable to them. Due to their body structure, the can develope back issues, especially if not exercised, or fed properly. Also, if they are overweight, this can cause not only back problems, but joint issues as well.
2007-02-06 09:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by vomdeitrichgiants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but some can. A dachshund might get a back problem because of his ancestors. If they had a bad back, it is likely that it will show up in the dachshund that you are wondering about. So if you have one you may want to check up on its history, to see if its ancestors or parents had any problems
2007-02-06 17:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. All dachshunds do not have back problems, but some do.
I think it is very important to try to get a doxie that has a good background and is well bred - meeting the standard. I have seen some doxies lately that look awful. Their backs are way too long, or they have a roach back ( back has a hump in it) .
Use common sense. Do not encourage you doxie to jump high to catch things. Do not encourage them to jump on furniture or on the bed. You may teach them to wait to be picked up.
You can also get ramps etc. I've had 3 doxies. One out of the 3 had back problems but she lived to be 15. So her back didn't kill her.
2007-02-06 20:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by kelli123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a weenie for 15 years. He did have some back issues but you can do some things to prevent it. Start when they are young, it sounds like your babying them but don't let them jump up and down off beds or high furniture. Pick them up by supporting their upper and lower body. Ours jumped off my sisters bed and slipped a disk, eventually it slipped back and he was fine, but towards the end(the last 2 months or so) he had to be carried everywhere. He slipped the disk when he was 9 and lived to be 15 so I'd say he had a great life.
2007-02-06 17:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WE have two footstools in front of our family room couch, she usually will use them, but shes still a young rascal and thinks she is part rabbit,and mountain goat combined, its hard to keep a doxie down on the farm when their hearts are up on the mountain tops, (back of the couch,chairs, etc) Good luck, and oh yes, watch their diets and and play with them regularly.....
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Doxies, you have to love them, the whole family can pet one at the same time!!!!
Long and lean eating machines,
HoneyHoover, if it hits the floor its hers!!!!
2007-02-06 17:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by smileyfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can do things early on to ensure their quality of life later on. Do not let them jump up onto the furniture. Pick them up. Do not let them jump down either. Put them down when you see they are wanting down. Also, do not let them climb the stairs.
Preventative actions now can help reduce the chance of painful and expensive back surgeries later.
2007-02-06 17:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by Marianimal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of them eventually will to some degree, especially if they are overweight.
2007-02-06 17:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most do because their backs are so long
2007-02-06 18:24:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋