Minature Dachshund

[I_A_P]

Anyone have one? Any photos?

I am not looking to get another dog anytime soon but would like to know a bit more about them. What are they like as pets? If I ever was to have one they would be kept on a farm (I dont tend to have my dogs around the horses and we do not have any livestock, but would have lots of space to run around and go for walks). What are they like with other dogs.

I know they can have spinal problems and clearly you would have to check they have had all relevant tests and get one from a good breeder. Is there anything you have do specially with them?

Any info would be great.

 

[Sportyspots]

My mum breeds, shows and competes mini long haired and the odd standard long haired. All her dogs do obedience to GC gold standard, do agility training (dog walk, A frame etc to high for competitive agility) and working trials. There are regular Dachshund working trial training and competitions in Thetford forest (am I right in thinking you're also East Anglia) and for the first time mum is entering a mini in normal working trials. All hers are carefully bred and tested for certain dies eases (she's the expert but PRA testing rings a bell) and she hasn't had any back trouble but does know certain lines that do have serious back trouble.
They seem to be very loveable pets and love long walks however they look loveable, sweet, cute dogs but they are hounds and as a result will disappear at the slightest whiff of a rabbit. Also however well trained if they are off the lead and something panics them they are the type of dog which can be hiding 2' away in the undergrowth and they won't let you know they are there. Mum sold a dog to some people in Sussex with lovely common land for walking with strict instructions not to let off lead till dog really knew them, first day they let it off lead and lost it! Mum spent weeks up there (local dog wardens fantastic and joined in, new owners brought another dog!) and never found him.
Mums dogs are not brought up with kids but are subjected to my nieces at times who are typical toddlers and all of them are brillent with the kids.
Some of hers will play with a ball for hours, others just want to be lap dogs depending on what lines they're from.
All have qualified for Crufts as well as doing obedience, working trials etc. saying that there are some working ones which have been imported by people dedicated just to the working trials and they are very different to our show types - like most breeds.
They are not my breed but as I say my mum has decades of experience and is always willing to share info - just by phone not computer so pm me if you want her number.

 

[Sportyspots]

Not good at any IT but hopefully photo

 

[Sportyspots]

Hey it worked! That's the uncle to the one who's doing proper working trials. She's got chocolates, brindles & red as well but only got pro photos on my phone so can't post

 

[I_A_P]

Sportyspots- thank you for such a comprehensive reply- very helpful . What a lovely photo as well, I really like the look of them. We have had a few jack Russell so know that terrier / hunting instinct well! They seem like very characterful dogs that need plenty if entertainment! As I say not wanting to have one right now but may look into them in the future

 

[Undecided]

Stubborn, opinionated little things. But once you have one, you can't stop and they are forever in your heart we have 3 standards at the moment but had miniatures previously. Very loyal, affectionate and loving, my old girl always knows when I'm upset or ill as she will sit on my lap whenever I sit down and cuddles with me which she doesn't usually do (she'snot a very people type of dog). They learn fast and are very obedient as long as they are trained correctly and as long as they are fed properly and not allowed to get tubby then they don't really have spinal issues. Ours run up and down stairs, jump on sofas and have never had spinal issues but they are regularly excersize and on a constant diet so they aren't carrying extra weight.

 

[lazybee]

We've got a Wire haired. Having had lots of different breeds before, he's up there with the best. Here in France they usually come from working stock, so are a bit more sturdy than the others types; they aren't invincible though. Ours was rolled on by our BIG dog which caused a herniated disc,; back to normal now after an op. Here they're called Teckels and are quite common. They use them for wild boar hunting would you believe.



http://www.google.com/search?q=teck...=isch&ei=XywXUc24AYHsrAevjYHoDQ&start=20&sa=N

He's the boss, quirky, A lap dog, digs holes, hunts, runs like a surface to surface missile (don't know how on those legs) Squares up to horses and bigger dogs and will eat all the other dog's food if you turn your back. Big dog in a small package. A thumb up.

 

[I_A_P]

Thank you both, I'm guessing from what you have said they may not be suitable to have with our lab and jack Russell then anyway!

 

[supagran]

I've had dachshies for about 30 years, minis and standards. Currently have a mini smooth - who is the most independent little madam! Doesn't want to be cuddled and would much rather sit on a chair under a blanket on her own - even though she's recovering from surgery (last week). IME smooths are more independent than longs (mum has standard longs). I NEVER let mine off the lead, cos once they go you have no chance of catching them until THEY decide - and you do feel a bit of wally chasing across a field chasing a mini dachs! I also find the minis have "little dog syndrome" and don't know they are small - and will try and boss any size of dog even if they come off worst in a scrap!