Daschunds - how much exercise, back problems, anything else
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I'm looking at getting a smooth coated Daschund BUT have some questions...
1) How much exercise can they handle? Couple of 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour walks a day - more/less
2) Do they always end up with back problems or is this something that can be mitigated during early development?
3) Cats - yes/no?
I have owned dogs before and regularly babysit a Basset Hound, I also work from home so concerns over not being left alone for more than a couple of hours are not an issue either.
Any other information from owners would be great! Thanks.
1) How much exercise can they handle? Couple of 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour walks a day - more/less
2) Do they always end up with back problems or is this something that can be mitigated during early development?
3) Cats - yes/no?
I have owned dogs before and regularly babysit a Basset Hound, I also work from home so concerns over not being left alone for more than a couple of hours are not an issue either.
Any other information from owners would be great! Thanks.
GnuBee said:
I'm looking at getting a smooth coated Daschund BUT have some questions...
1) How much exercise can they handle? Couple of 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour walks a day - more/less
2) Do they always end up with back problems or is this something that can be mitigated during early development?
3) Cats - yes/no?
I have owned dogs before and regularly babysit a Basset Hound, I also work from home so concerns over not being left alone for more than a couple of hours are not an issue either.
Any other information from owners would be great! Thanks.
1) More than you.1) How much exercise can they handle? Couple of 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour walks a day - more/less
2) Do they always end up with back problems or is this something that can be mitigated during early development?
3) Cats - yes/no?
I have owned dogs before and regularly babysit a Basset Hound, I also work from home so concerns over not being left alone for more than a couple of hours are not an issue either.
Any other information from owners would be great! Thanks.
2) Never had a problem ,hardy little b
ds.3) If you must.
We have a half Dachshund, half Pomeranian, he loves a good fast run round the garden (luckily the garden is quite large) a couple of times a day other than that he sleeps most of the time. No health problems yet at 3 years old but they do have a reputation for back problems so we'll have to see and we have three cats, one he is very friendly with, one indifferent and the last he hates and chases all the time. He does bark a lot at anything that goes past, cars, dogs, people...anything, hates the postman and is always rolling in any st he finds in the garden, especially smelly fox st as you can see below. 
t he finds in the garden, especially smelly fox st as you can see below. I have two dachshund crosses. We were originally going to get pure breed but i managed to persuade the mrs to get a cross with a terrier as ive grown up with terriers. One of thems half yorkie and the other border terrier. They dont seem as fragile as pure breed and the border terrier cross still has a dachshund face but just a little sturdier and has longer legs so we dont worry about her flinging herself of the sofa or going up and down stairs. If you are set on getting a pure breed make sure the parents have been checked for PRA etc..
I love my two, affectionate like dachshunds seem to be and also fiesty terriers.. A perfect blend!
Heres my two..
I love my two, affectionate like dachshunds seem to be and also fiesty terriers.. A perfect blend!
Heres my two..
dirkgently said:
GnuBee said:
I'm looking at getting a smooth coated Daschund BUT have some questions...
1) How much exercise can they handle? Couple of 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour walks a day - more/less
2) Do they always end up with back problems or is this something that can be mitigated during early development?
3) Cats - yes/no?
I have owned dogs before and regularly babysit a Basset Hound, I also work from home so concerns over not being left alone for more than a couple of hours are not an issue either.
Any other information from owners would be great! Thanks.
1) More than you.1) How much exercise can they handle? Couple of 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour walks a day - more/less
2) Do they always end up with back problems or is this something that can be mitigated during early development?
3) Cats - yes/no?
I have owned dogs before and regularly babysit a Basset Hound, I also work from home so concerns over not being left alone for more than a couple of hours are not an issue either.
Any other information from owners would be great! Thanks.
2) Never had a problem ,hardy little b
ds.3) If you must.
Tara lived to 13 and never had back problems (Neither did my Basset Hound who also had a long back).
No problems with cats and can mix quite well.
Hmmm not specialist, just have 2 and a half of them!
Were you thinking miniatures or standard?
They do need more exercise than you might imagine for a tiny dog, they are scent hounds and need the stimulation of outdoors. They are amazing dogs, but often stubborn and wilful. They can also be quite barky ??.
I do know a LOT of owners who've been through surgery (mine included). It is definitely a consideration for prospective owners. You can also take steps to minimise the risk. The latest health survey (on the breed council) is really interesting- a large % that were castrated or spayed at early age suffer higher incidence of back issues. Definitely get insurance and be aware of the symptoms would be my advice. If you are looking for a pup make sure you get PRA status (eye disease). With wires make sure you know parents are clear of Laforas (epilepsy).
This might sound worrying, it isn't meant to be, lots have no problems at all 😀 just make yourself aware of the pros and cons. The owners networks are fab,, loads of Dachs walks and lots of advice. They are really lovely dogs! I wouldn't be without mine although I did get a Dachshund/ terrier cross rescue.
Were you thinking miniatures or standard?
They do need more exercise than you might imagine for a tiny dog, they are scent hounds and need the stimulation of outdoors. They are amazing dogs, but often stubborn and wilful. They can also be quite barky ??.
I do know a LOT of owners who've been through surgery (mine included). It is definitely a consideration for prospective owners. You can also take steps to minimise the risk. The latest health survey (on the breed council) is really interesting- a large % that were castrated or spayed at early age suffer higher incidence of back issues. Definitely get insurance and be aware of the symptoms would be my advice. If you are looking for a pup make sure you get PRA status (eye disease). With wires make sure you know parents are clear of Laforas (epilepsy).
This might sound worrying, it isn't meant to be, lots have no problems at all 😀 just make yourself aware of the pros and cons. The owners networks are fab,, loads of Dachs walks and lots of advice. They are really lovely dogs! I wouldn't be without mine although I did get a Dachshund/ terrier cross rescue.
Edited by parakitaMol. on Wednesday 6th May 22:50
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