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Dachshunds or wiener dogs?

Okay I really want a Dachshund otherwise known as a wiener dog. But my parents well mostly my mom won't let me. I really want one for my 16th birthday, which is in two years. I would bye it myself, I just need to save up A LOT. So typically, how much are they? I would like to rescue one from a shelter, but I refuse to get one from those puppy stores at the mall. They are cruel to their animals. So here are some other questions. Is a boy or girl better What type is better?(long hair, miniature, regular, so on) How can I convince my parents, mostly my mom.( i convinced them to get me a hamster by writing a report on them and such, but I don't want to use the same method in fear of annoying them) How old do they have to be to be in wienie dog races( i think those are sooo cute) Will they get along with my dog? He is 10 or 11 years old now, he is a lab chow mix, medium sized. I heard they get along with other dogs, but just making sure. Can I dress them up?( Don't tell me it's cruel or wrong cause it's not) I live in Az will this be okay for them, the temp? How can I train it? Do I do it myself, or enroll it in classes. Any info will help, especially if you are an owner of one of these precious dogs. REMEMBER, 10 POINTS TO BEST ANSWER Thanks Okay im NOT worrying about it, I would just like to know for when i get one, so i can prepare. If you weren't going to help me you didn't need to answer Oh ya for those of you who are concerned about me going away for college and leaving my dog wienie dog behind, I plan on going to ASU, which is only 20 mins away from my house, so i will be staying at home till i graduate from college.

Public Comments

1. Why worry, NOW, about something you aren't going to get for TWO YEARS
2. Make sure you do A LOT of research on them. Purebreds can be really costly because of all of their health problems. My cousin's dachshund has ended up costing her tens of thousands of dollars because of paralysis and he's not middle aged yet. My own purebred has several health problems of her own and she's only 3. Yes, dogs are cute and fun, but they are a huge responsibility, just as much as children. If you are seriously considering getting a dog, think about getting a shelter dog, i.e. a mutt. They are every bit as lovable as purebreds and don't come with nearly the amount of health issues. You will get many more years out of them and much smaller vet bills. I wouldn't trade my dog for anything, but the next dog I get will be a mutt for sure!
3. I do not own them but my neighbor owns two of them and we see them all the time. I would say try and find one at your local shelters, They usually don't charge more than $150 for adoption of an adult dog and sometimes it is less. Their really is no better or worse when you are talking about a boy or girl, and the coat types. They are still the same kind of dog just a different coat. As far as getting along with your other dog, that really depends on the dog, usually they will do fine but some dogs just don't like other dogs and you won't know untill you let them meet. Sure you can dress them up but it doesn't mean the dog will go along with it. I have put protective clothes on my small dog and she will not walk in them, she will just sit there untill you take it off of her. They are sweet little dogs and I would simply try and show your parents that you could take care of the dog. The only thing I think that is working against you is that when you are sixteen you won't have any problems taking care of the dog but when you get older and start going to college you can't take the dog with you always so it will be left for your parents to take care of, they might not want to. Pure breeds don't have any more health problems than mutts do, unless you get a puppy mill dog, which could happen if you get one from a shelter, their really isn't anything to worry about. All dogs have health issues, It has nothing to do with their breed. For instance, I have a dog that just got Bladder Stones. It cost me $800 to fix her, she is a pure breed but the cause of Bladder Stones are what you are feeding them, not the breed of the dog. Any dog can get Bladder stones and tons of other medical problems just from their enviroment. Inculding their hips or back going out. If the dog has a long back, make sure it doesn't jump off and onto things a lot, have a step stool for it and try and pick it up when possible instead of letting it jump. They can injure themselves just like people can.
4. at the shelter near me it costs $300-500 both boys and girls are fine, depends on what kind of personality you want i like minitures and regulars best, but i love all dogs too i have no idea how to convince your mom, thats my question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110715120832AAcNa6Q no idea about races, probably 1 year the problem with having 2 dogs is one dominates over the other, but if you dont mind that and your lab chow doesnt eat him, itll be fine yess i love dressing up dogs :) the temp will be fine if you find it at a local shelter, and it will probably adjust if you find it somewhere else you can try to train it yourself, but classes are better sorry i dont own a dog but i love dogs :D:D:D answer mine pleasse?? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110715120832AAcNa6Q
5. Rescuing a dog is always a good thing if you can find the right dog for you, what it looks like is completely your taste. Important thing is that it is healthy or you're willing to to get it healthy and that's expensive. Sure if the dog doesn't mind having a hat on, dress it up, but don't stress it out. Take into consideration what impact your new dog will be on the older one, don't want any problems for him, he's got seniority and that should come first, stressing an older dog is not fair. Any dog is subject to extreme heat. As far as training, you need to be trained too, so the classes are as much for you as it is for the dog, training doesn't stop at the end of the lesson you paid for, you take that knowledge home and practice w/ your dog. If the hamster report worked, don't snub that idea..it worked!
6. please rescue from a shelter, ussually adopting from one might be around $100, depends which, and be open minded, when i lived in AZ we got my dog from a shelter in Sedona, she would have been put down if we hadnt adopted her, and she was around 1-2 years old, she had not already been adopted because they labeled her as a pitbull, she is definatly not a pitbull, we are pretty sure she is a greyhound/german shephard mix. so deffinatly get one from a shelter. and not that you have too, but if you got a dachsund mix, it would live longer than a purebred. make a powerpoint about it with information showing all your research and resposibility that you are ready for. if you can, get a girl, they dont mark there territory. with temperatures in the 100's in AZ, id get a shorthair, or you could just keep it trimmed, and for the clothing, only in the winter, to hot in summer. it should get along with your other dog, seeing as its older, may just take time to get used to it. and for training, make sure you train it well, do alot of research, youtube videos, books, google, etc... and finding classes is always good. regardless of its age you can train it, just do it well. if you are up for the costs and responsibility of a new dog, than make sure your parents are aware of that. good luck 8-]
7. 1. I had a girl dachsund and a boy, the girl was the better dog. A real sweetie. 2. Get the short hair version, it's a classic look, and you don't have to worry about burrs and stuff. 3. The big hurdle you have to overcome here is, at 16 you'll be going to college in 2 years. The dog is going to last for 14 years at least, probably more. So face it, it's only going to be yours for 2 years, then it'll basically be Mom's dog for 12 years. So you're going to have to sell her on the idea of having a dachsund. That shouldn't be too difficult, but you have to look for things that *SHE* wants in a dog, and sell her on those. An 11 year old lab/chow is nearing the end of his life span. It'll be sad & all, but if Mom is a dog person, she'll want another. 4. No idea about the races, but they are a hoot. 5. Your older dog will not want much to do with the puppy until it is a little older, maybe 8 months or a year, then he'll be pleased to have an apprentice. He will teach the puppy everything he knows. 6. Dressing up a dachsund is a bad idea because their back is so long, that when you start manipulating their legs and lifting up their front end or back end or whatever, and they are squirming around because its uncomfortable for them, it's just way too easy for them to get injured. I'm not saying they aren't tough little dogs because let me tell you they are fearless! But when you try to flop them around like other little dogs, well, they can get hurt. 7. Provide her shelter from the sun and water, don't make her walk on hot pavement, the usual precautions for a city dog in hot weather, she'll be fine. But look, before you go through with it, you should understand that dachsunds are actual dogs, I mean they are hounds -- if its a fashion accessory you want, there are plenty other dogs, recently invented, that are perfect for the part. Just think about it.
8. Lindsay, what a silly thing to say. It's a GOOD thing that this person is doing research. Two years goes by FAST. Geeze, back in 2008 I blinked and when I opened my eyes it was 2011. I started researching dogs at 14. At 16, I had a collection of books on various breeds I wanted, various training methods, and various diets. That Christmas, I had my dog. She's still with me today. Was I stupid for researching early? No. I was PREPARED. Which was good. Whether you get a boy dog or a girl dog is all up to preference, really. Often times, girls will be a bit cleaner but I have known some rather clean boys, too. Boys (even neutered, contrary to popular belief) will often cock their leg on furniture, tables, bookshelves - I knew a boy dog that would pee on human legs. This behavior can be trained out and even prevented. It is much easier to train it out if the dog is neutered. I've always heard "Boy dogs are nasty," and in some cases, I've found this to be true. However, it just is not completely true at all. My moms boy dog is about as clean as they come. The only time he pees anywhere other than the paper is when it's an accident. (He's a stress pee-er) It's harder to give males belly rubs if they're... "gifted"... but that wouldn't be a problem if they're not. Basically, both male and female dogs can be clean if trained right and if knowledge about the breed is taken into consideration. As for personality, I'm not quite sure. In some breeds, it does "vary" between the sexes, but mostly it's up to individual dog. Long haired Dachshunds require a bit more grooming that short haired, but I believe (if I remember correctly) that short haired Dachshunds shed a bit more. If you want a sturdier dog that can put up with rough housing (which you should want since you have a lab/chow mix, I think. unless your lab mix is gentle), a standard Dachshund would probably be better. Miniature Dachshunds are quite small. However, they are great companions if you know how to handle such a small dog. I'm not sure how old they have to be. I don't know much about Dachshund races at all and didn't even know they did them. I'm not a fan of dog races. You might consider looking into Earthdog Trials. Dachshunds frequently participate in them and love them. Most of the Dachshunds I've known are pretty indifferent to other dogs. I'm not sure if this is breed standard or not, I'm just speaking from experience. They live with other dogs, don't fight with them, aren't dominant over them... just, overall, ignore them. (I've known a LOT of Dachshunds... they're VERY common in my area) They're more worried about the people in their household than the other animals. You can, in theory, if you start when the dog is a puppy. Don't dress him up in the Summer, because in AZ, I can't imagine that would be enjoyable. It's not cruel to dress them up, if conditioned to it from puppyhood, many dogs actually like it. However, if you adopt a grown Dachshund that isn't used to it... I can't imagine that he would. Dachshunds aren't exactly the "dress up" type of dog, if you know what I mean. The weather should be fine as long as the dog is kept inside and has access to water. And if he is outside for any period of time, some kind of shelter/shade and access to COOL drinking water is a must. Training is up to you. Since it sounds like he'll be your first dog, I recommend a training class. As far as how to convince your parents goes, just let them see that you're doing your research. Make a point to read books on the breed and do it in front of them. Read books on training, too. Go online and find sites and leave the page open when you get off the computer. If you still have your hamster, continuing taking care of him as I'm going to assume you have been. Let them see you're responsible. Pick up some extra chores, if they have a pet offer to help take care of him. Let them know you're ready. As for how much they are, I'm not quite sure. But from a reputable breeder? Probably a lot. I'd suggest trying a shelter instead. Wouldn't cost as much to adopt and since Dachshunds are a popular breed, I'm sure there would be a few. It should also be noted that Dachshunds need a firm owner or they can develop all kinds of issues (such as jealousy of other pets or even humans, yappiness, etc) but with proper training, all of that can be avoided. Also, they are prone to back problems. So, be careful about what the dog does. (No excessive jumping, for example) ETA: I agree with Jtexas. You should definitely remember that Doxies are hound dogs and therefore are ALL dog. They're not lap dogs by any means (even the ones that do love to sit on laps) and should not be treated as such. But if you REALLY want one, and I mean REALLY want one, do your research as you are currently doing. They're great dogs but not like most little dogs in the least.
9. A big thank you for spelling the breed correctly. YAY! Prices vary so have no idea how much they will cost in the future. Since you have to wait two years, it is good to start doing research now. At the present I have two Dachshunds, one female SH (spayed) and one male LH (neutered) both mini's. Both are rescues, the male is from a puppy mill in AR and spent the first four years of his life in a cage. I have had Doxies previously so I speak from experience. Now to answer your questions. 1. Male or female. To me it doesn't make any difference. There is good and bad in both. I believe it's how you raise them as to how they will be as adults. 2. Shorthair (SH) is really easier to take care of. Longhair (LH) must be groomed 2 or 3 times a week depending on the fur. I brush mine daily. As for personality I believe LH's are the BEST, They are laid back and very loving. SH's could be very independent. 3. I don't know your parents, so have no idea how to convince them to let you have a pup. I guess I would show them how serious you are by doing chores around the home and saving all your monies to buy one in two years. Actually better to adopt, but that will still cost you. 4. I don't believe in racing Doxies so I don't know how old they would have to be for races. You could call and ask. Probably have to be an adult or close to it. 5. If you introduce your puppy to your family dog correctly you should have no problems. Please introduce them on neutral territory. 7. Dress them if you want, I don't. 8. As long as they have shaded shelter, and plenty of water they should do okay in AZ. Just be very aware so they do not get heat stroke. You might have a kiddie pool handy so he can jump in anytime. 9. I would suggest puppy obedience classes to start, and you can go from there. 10. Cesar Millan's book "How To Raise The Perfect Puppy" is an excellent book to get you started. I also like the Dummy books so check out "Dachshund For Dummies". Be sure to visit Dodgerslist on the Internet, this is a wonderful site to give you all the info you ever wanted to know about Dachshund health. I wish you the best of luck, and hope you find just the right dog in a Dachshund rescue.
10. Rescuing one is always best as there are plenty of them being turned into shelters nationwide. If you purchase one from a breeder they can cost normally $100-400 depending on what colors you want (piebalds, and certain "rare" colors fetch a higher price tag). There are two types of weenies standard and mini, then they are three different varieties within those groups, wire, longhair and short hair. It all depends on your preference. Mini's are up to 10 lbs, I have seen standards weigh as much as 50lbs. Miniatures and standards are very similar in personality it just depends on wether you want a small one or a big one. Wire haired ones tend to be a little more of a troublemaker, they are very smart and love to play. Shorthaired tend to be very playful and friendly with everyone, and longhairs tend to be more quiet, but there are exceptions these are just generalizations based on my experience and they can change with age. Prove that you are responsible enough to handle it, talk to your parents now and ask them what you would need to do in order to prove you are responsible enought o handle, ask them now tell them you want to wait for your 16th and that you are willing to pay for it, but what do you need to do in the mean time to prove yourself (just trust me on that one talking like an adult with them is the best way to handle that) Whether they get along with your dog or not is up to the dogs themselves, I recommend taking your dog with you and introducing them first so that way you are 100% sure they will get along and you don't end up having to get rid of one of them when they have a dispute. Yes you can dress them up there's nothing wrong with it, actually in colder weather they prefer to have a jacket on. The temp should be fine for them just make sure they have access to plenty of water (a kiddie pool is always a good idea as well!) just keep in mind they aren't the best swimmers as their long bodies have a tendency to sink on the rear end, lol. You train him yourself or enroll it in classes it's up to you and your experience level with training dogs, training weenies is always a good idea as they can be stubborn sometimes. The only thing that is very important to keep in mind is their backs, they tend to be weak, I have seen weenies jump as little as 3 ft off a porch and snap their backs, so starting them early on glucosamine is always a good idea to keep the joints well hydrated and make sure you teach your weenie jumping on or off of anything is not okay and not to jump on people. Their teeth can get bad with age so rawhides and pig ears are a good idea to help keep their teeth clean and sparkly, they tend to prefer small kibbled food (they can eat dry unless they are missing all their teeth) and they should eat two small meals a day leaving food out 24/7 can make them picky eaters and/or cause obesity. Be firm when potty training, you will need a crate as weenie are infamous for being hard to potty train, whatever you do when you bring your weenie home for the first time make sure they are either closely supervised (on a leash attached to you is best!) or in their crate or outside, do not give them free reign of your house until you are 100% sure you have them potty trained! got any more questions hit me up at redwidow2617@yahoo.com