Dachshund puppies for sale pa are a good choice for apartment dwellers and people who don’t have a backyard. They are popular with urban dwellers because of their small size and ease of care. They generally are active indoors and also enjoy going on walks.

Just be careful not to let them get too fat or allow them to injure their backs by jumping off furniture. Also, be sure to support their backs when you are holding them. Because of their long backs are susceptible to slipped or ruptured (herniated) disks in their backs, which can result in partial or full paralysis.

Although they originally were bred to hunt ferocious badgers and other animals, today’s Dachshunds are ideal family companions. Additionally, many people show them in conformation, obedience, agility, field trials, and earth dog trials.

They are also hard-working and well-appreciated therapy dogs. Some people enter their Dachshunds in Dachshund races, such as the Wiener Nationals.

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Although these races are popular, the Dachshund Club of America opposes “wiener racing” because many Greyhound tracks use the events to draw large crowds and because the DCA worries that such races could injure Dachshunds’ backs.

Adult dachshunds are fairly easy to look after. You just need to stock up on the essentials, keep him up to date with his jabs, flea and worm treatments, feed him the right amount of food, groom him every few months and make sure he gets enough exercise and playtime. On top of that, give him lots of love, fuss, and attention!

If you’re away from home for more than 6+ hours a day, a dachshund might not be the right breed for you. Dachshunds are sociable dogs that love having people around. Leaving your dachshund while you’re at work all day could cause problems with barking, anxiety, or destructive behaviors. Not all dachshunds struggle with being on their own and some will happily sleep, but it’s better you know this about the breed before you bring one into your life.