I'm having a Dachsie!!

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Well right I know I'm mad but have just put down a deposit for a little Dachsie boy-pup!

He'll be ready 28th September.

I know the people he's coming from well, they're part of our hunting fraternity, and met both Mum & Dad when I went to see pups.

It's a little Wire-haired Standard Dachsie not the miniature ones.

Bad idea to do it I know, but I've googled and apparently this breed is the very devil to house-train! Along with (supposedly) Afghan hounds and Bichon Frise! Ohh dear.

So any hints & advice welcome. Am new to the breed, have tended to go for Lakelands or Lakeland crosses before. Plus a few rescue's we somehow picked up on the way.........

 

[AmyMay]

Would blooming love a Dachshund. Adorable. Sadly couldn’t justify the cost or the medical risks.

Pictures will of course be obligatory!!

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Would blooming love a Dachshund. Adorable. Sadly couldn’t justify the cost or the medical risks.

Pictures will of course be obligatory!!

By "medical risks" you mean back problems?? Yes?? Mmmm am aware of that, and yes that IS an issue. But there's always a risk of something going wrong with ANY dog tbh: a friend has a Lab who's got back and/or neuro problems at 10yo - it is an Assistance Dog and has been at the vets for 6 weeks apparently now with very little progress being made.

Only thing we can do is be prepared to take the rough with the smooth.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Congratulations!

 

[planete]

All I know is that a friend of mine who had two standard wire haired ones said they were hunting mad. Congratulations by the way !

 

[Clodagh]

What is the difference between a SWH and a teckel? I love teckels so am very jealous.
A friend shows smooth hairs and is very vigilant about no stairs and no climbing on chairs and things.
I love them, have loads of fun.

 

[Spotherisk]

Mil has one now, and has had a few over the years. They are sods to house train but Freddie is there now, he was about a year old before he got it. Plenty of personality!

 

[Barnaby&Dex]

Fantastic little dogs. I have a 7 year standard wire. He was very easy to housetrain. Typical hunter doesn’t go off lead that often!

 

[Dexter]

By "medical risks" you mean back problems?? Yes?? Mmmm am aware of that, and yes that IS an issue. But there's always a risk of something going wrong with ANY dog tbh: a friend has a Lab who's got back and/or neuro problems at 10yo - it is an Assistance Dog and has been at the vets for 6 weeks apparently now with very little progress being made.

Only thing we can do is be prepared to take the rough with the smooth.

Its not just a standard risk that comes with any dog

1 in 4 dachshunds suffer from back problems (Intervertebral Disc Disease)

They are also significantly more prone to canine cancer, seizures, and heart problems than other dogs as well as a long list of other issues

Dachshund Health Concerns
Skeletal issues
● Intervertebral disk disease
● Hip and elbow dysplasia
● Patellar luxation
● Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
● Osteogenesis imperfecta
● Teeth issues
Eye problems
● Cataracts
● Glaucoma
● Progressive retinal atrophy
● Vision loss in Double Dapple Doxies
Skin issues
● Color dilution alopecia
● Acanthosis nigricans
Cardiac diseases
● Degenerative mitral valve disease
● Patent ductus arteriosus
Stomach issues
● Food allergies
● Bloat
Other prominent health concerns
● Cushing’s syndrome
● Obesity
● Diabetes

BVA Article on the health and welfare issues

This is not a healthy breed and isn't something I would ever have or support the breeding of. If you can support it, its your choice, but you should have been aware of the problems, and the breeder absolutely should have talked you through the many problems they have before they let you pick a puppy. This is something you should have looked at in depth before you paid a deposit on a puppy.

These are the health tests that need to be done. Please check and make sure they have been done for the sake of your bank balance and sanity

health tests

 

[Moobli]

Lovely wee dogs! Look forward to photos. The landowner here has three and they’re real characters. Love hunting so definitely need very good recall training, a tracker or a long line … or all three ?

 

[Moobli]

The barber where my son goes has two teckels (a wire and a smooth) and they’re gorgeous, so friendly and full of personality. The smooth dog is always escaping and goes off hunting though. So definitely something to be aware of. The wire bitch seems less driven.

 

[Sandstone1]

Very cute little dogs but come with a lot of health problems. Make sure you are well insured. That will not be cheap for that breed either.

 

[Moobli]

I meant to add to the last comment that I *think* teckels are the same as Dachshunds but someone more knowledgeable may know otherwise.

 

[P3LH]

I’ve actually seen a lot of (younger) dachshunds lately, in both sizes and different coat types who are a lot more moderate and lot less low than in recent years. I think there’s lots of breeders who love the breed, and don’t want to breed a type so predisposed to issues. And all the teckles I meet are wonderful, but a bit bonkers - in a good way!

 

[Clodagh]

I meant to add to the last comment that I *think* teckels are the same as Dachshunds but someone more knowledgeable may know otherwise.

I don’t actually know but in my world people seem to work teckels, beating or deer tracking. I’ve never heard anyone say they work a dachshund. So maybe teckels are working dachshunds? They aren’t so long and low as the show ring ones imo.

 

[CorvusCorax]

AFAIK teckels are wirehaired working dachshunds, that's what the Germans mean when they say it and they are hunting dogs and very drivey, not necessarily low drive house pets.
They still do working tests or did until recently, the AR lobby in DE is becoming very large and vocal and has huge influence in Government.

A well bred Dachshund can be a smashing dog but problems there can be IME are yappiness, skin and ear issues, separation anxiety and the one my middle dog grew up with was a real Protest Pee-er and would soil the human's beds if they dared to go out without her. She was a longhaired mini and last time I checked was still alive and active at approximately 13. Lovely little thing.

 

[P3LH]

Yes - teckles are the imported working versions, different shapes and they love to hunt. Great fun but very driven.

All the dachshunds I’ve known have been very big fans of ‘their people’ which I do think has something to do with why you get lifelong owners of the breed.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Step daughter has a miniature smooth coat she is tiny and as a show type very long with tiny short legs, she is 15 now and is deaf and blind she also had the back operation about 5 years ago.

She has always had eye problems had to have drops for years and has had stomach issues and she can only eat certain food,

She also wasn't a particularly friendly dog would snap at strangers even now she will only tolerate about 4 people to handle her, her nature improved a bit as she got blinder and older.

If I was to try and pick her up she would bite me although she has known me since a puppy, it's not my idea of nice dog but each to there own.

 

[misst]

A friend had a standard smooth coat and then bred a couple of litters. She did do the appropriate checks first. The pups went to homes she vetted and she kept a couple.

The original bitch was a monkey - hunting mad would go missing for hours but always came back in the end. She was a lovely lap dog at home and would settle for the evening without problems. The daughters of the 2nd bitch who was bred from were all super nice dogs and had less of a prey drive.

To the best of my knowledge none of them developed back problems at any time or eye problems. They were active happy little things. Both the original bitch and the second breeding bitch lived to ripe old ages. The daughters are still going strong.

My daughter has a JRT x Dachsie rehome. She is quite prey driven out and about but a real lap dog at home. She is very stubborn if she wants/doesn't want to do something. She is a drama queen and screams blue murder if you even look at her wrong never mind tread on her toe. She is quite dog reactive/aggressive but this is likely due to having had 4 homes in the first year or so of life and being poorly socialised.

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

I don’t actually know but in my world people seem to work teckels, beating or deer tracking. I’ve never heard anyone say they work a dachshund. So maybe teckels are working dachshunds? They aren’t so long and low as the show ring ones imo.

This sounds like what I'm having; deffo not a miniature or low-slung and the people who've got the parent dogs would've worked them.

 

[Jenko109]

I had to take my late whippet to Southern Counties vet specialists last year. While we were waiting in the car park there was THREE dachshunds also waiting. One was in the car next to me and because of covid, the initial consultation was being undertaken outside so I could overhear what was going on. The owner described how his dog was barely able to move from the pain it was experiencing. The other two dachshunds in the car park were in their owners arms, so no doubt in a similar state.

I wouldnt touch the breed with a barge pole personally and question the ethics in continuing to allow these dogs to be bred.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Well I'll happily be bringing a wiener dog into my home when I am too old and infirm to wrangle working line German Shepherds.
Lots of people think all GSDs are unhealthy too, but that's definitely not my personal experience and not my experience with Dachshunds either.
MiJods, I hope you have great fun with your new puppy!

 

[Clodagh]

Well I'll happily be bringing a wiener dog into my home when I am too old and infirm to wrangle working line German Shepherds.
Lots of people think all GSDs are unhealthy too, but that's definitely not my personal experience and not my experience with Dachshunds either.
MiJods, I hope you have great fun with your new puppy!

I’m having one one day as well, a teckel anyway. Cracking dogs. Although I’m quite sold on hunt beagles at the moment.

 

[TealH0rse]

I’ve had miniature smooth hairs all my life. They’re extremely stubborn dogs. Very quickly become lap dogs too. They’re also the most loyal, fun and sweetest dogs I’ve ever had.

Biggest tip is to always keep their back health in check. They’re very prone to slipped discs and back issues and, even if they survive it, it’s heartbreaking to see them half paralysed for weeks. Don’t let other people pick them up. Don’t let them jump from high up. Be quick to spot any lameness issues.

Most important of all is enjoy them. Even after a couple of mine having slipped discs in the past, they’re still my favourite breed.

 

[IrishMilo]

Congrats!

I've got a mini. He's VERY stubborn but also the love of my life They bark at everything and yes, he was an arse to housetrain!

 

[druid]

All Teckels are Standard Wire Dachunds but not all SWD are Teckels. Similar to GWP and Drathaars. There's far more health, work and temprament testing in teckels. Much tighter stud book, at least in Gemrany.

I like Dachies but I would have to have a savings account with 5-6k for back surgery on hand before I would contemplate owning one. I treat too many of them. Dachies are how we ended up with Mannies instead

 

[P3LH]

Mini or standard longhair or a standard wire/teckle will be here one day too. From a decent breeder either way, which it appears makes all the difference in terms of their back health.

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

My friend had just got a mini smooth haired puppy, he is a delight! Although not being the easiest to house train

 

[mini_b]

Nightmare to house train
Dramatic
Stubborn
Selective deafness
Bark at anything - they are barky at other dogs. Get them socialised with friendly and non reactive dogs and they are fine. Mine has a HELLO ITS MEEE IM HERE bark and then plays nicely.

fiercely loyal - absolutely LOVE them.

get the most comprehensive insurance you can afford, we use many pets. I can send you a recommendation link thing if you decide to go for it.

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Well I'll happily be bringing a wiener dog into my home when I am too old and infirm to wrangle working line German Shepherds.
Lots of people think all GSDs are unhealthy too, but that's definitely not my personal experience and not my experience with Dachshunds either.
MiJods, I hope you have great fun with your new puppy!

^^^ Thank you.