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I have two wonderful dogs. They are Dachshunds. Their names are Tanner and Fritz. Fritz is about one year old and Tanner is about eight months old. They are both really great dogs. They are brothers, but they don't look alike. Everyone says their dogs are the best. I think everyone's dog is different in some way. Michelle, Age 11, Texas USA

My dog dog is a Dachshund. His former owner hurt him very badly. Anyway my Aunt said that she wanted him and so she got him. When I went to see him, my mom talked to my Aunt and said I could have him. I remember when I got him I was six and he was jumping and licking everything! I loved him from the moment I saw him. I like the way when I come home from school he greets me at the door barking and licking! My dog is a wonderful dog! Larissa, Age 11, Missouri USA

I have two dogs. One of them lives in Albuquerque with my dad and it is a long-haired Miniature Dachshund named Koko. He is very lovable and he LOVES attention! Koko is almost 10 years old. If you want to hear a funny story then read on.... When Koko and I were just babies, I accidentally dropped him on his head and just between you and I, I think that is why he is not as
lovable to me as to my dad! Ashley, Age 11, Texas USA

My dog, Shannon's favorite chew toy are people's fingers. She is very smart. She likes getting her belly rubbed. She is a black and tan Dachshund. We don't feed her table scraps, so she is very healthy. She loves being kissed, but don't kiss her on the lips because she eats cat poop. Brian, Age 11, California USA

My dog's name is Heidi. She is a Dachshund. Her favourite game is ball. Heidi's best friend is Max. When she gets in trouble she puts her tail down and her head in the middle of her legs. Heidi is ten months old. Erika, Age 9, Ontario Canada

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My name is Herbie I'm a 6 month old mini Dachshund. I'm a very happy pup although mommy and daddy get mad at some things I do, I'm always there when they need me the most. I will always love them unconditionally. Forever. Herbie, 6 months, Indianapolis, Indiana

One day I was down cause we just lost our soccer game. So I had a friend over and we just got home from soccer. I said I am going to check the messages. So I checked the messages. There was a message from a girl from an animal shelter. We were looking at a dog there - a Dachshund. This lady said that this dog was ours! So we went and picked her up. When I saw her, it broke my heart. She was so skinny down to the bone, when I saw her I cried. She was so skinny. She has a buddy and whenever she goes to see her Missy, my other dog just snapped at her. Gidgit wants to play with Missy. So I hope Gidget grows fatter and Missy likes her in the future. Love, Holly Holly, Age 11, USA

I love Wuzzy because he makes such funny noises in the morning. When he was a tiny puppy, I held him and sang him a lullaby and he fell asleep. I like to take walks with Wuzzy because I like to give him exercise. I think Wuzzy is really special because he was the runt of the litter and he stood out a lot, because he was left out at night so he wasn't warm, and because he was the only blonde dog in the litter. Wuzzy has two friends named Taz and Riley - they're both Dachshunds. Wuzzy is 14 years old in dog years. When he's excited he wiggles his whole bottom instead of just his tail. He looks like he's smiling and is so excited he drools on the carpet! Avery, Age 9, Texas USA

Well I have 2 dogs. Yes! Two very loving dogs. I have a shepherd mix, which looks like a German Shepherd, but it's medium size, so there is something to make her a little smaller than usual. Her name is Sheeba. Then I have a Dachshund. She is black with brown feet, brown bottom, and a brown spot under her chin. Her name is Lyla. We're going to let her have 1 litter of puppies. Then were going to keep 1 of her puppies, then get her spayed. Both Sheeba and Lyla love each other a lot and play every single day. Except Lyla thinks she is the boss in the house when she knows that Sheeba is. She also annoys a Sheeba a lot, and she messes up my room, but I still love her very much. I love them both equally. Kaitlynn, Age 13, New Jersey USA

Hi my name is Caitlin. I love my Dachshund, Caramel. She's three months old and when she gets older I'm going to put her in agility. Caitlin, Age 12, Texas USA

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	A Dachshund would love a long walk once or twice a day. It's very healthy for him to get out and move his muscles. Even if you have a yard, it's important to go for long walks. Exercise will keep your dog's heart strong so that he lives for a long time.
Dachshunds enjoy hide and seek, fetch, games and other activities like swimming, agility, tracking, obedience, conformation, and earthdog competitions. Some even dance in what we call Canine Freestyle!

Know Your Breed Since Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt badgers, foxes, weasels, and rabbits, they can be good diggers. Some Dachshunds may have a lot of instinct (they're born with it) to dig holes. So don't be surprised if your new puppy digs up your yard or your mothers's garden!	Dachshunds can have a lot of fun digging holes.
Dachshunds are lively dogs who enjoy barking. They think it's important to watch out for strangers and things that look and sound different. A Dachshund may need extra training so that he doesn't bark too much.

Dachshunds may be small, but they are very long! This is because their spine, or backbone, is very long. Sometimes a Dachshund can develop serious back problems, especially if they are overweight. Help your dog have a healthy back by making sure he doesn't weigh too much. You may have to watch his diet and avoid too many snacks.
Remember that you will be making a commitment to take care of your dog for his whole lifetime. Dachshunds have a long life span, longer than a lot of dogs. A Dachshund can easily live to be 15 years and even as old as 17 years or more! That's a good thing!

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