One of the most active and intelligent of all dog breeds, known as the Poodle, is a well-proportioned animal that carries himself proud and confident. As it struts its stuff down a busy sidewalk with its owner, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity. Some people refer to the Poodle as…
The Bichon Frise dog breed is a member of the non-sporting group and its roots are originally from the Mediterranean. This dog breed came the United States sometime around the 1950s but did not become popular with dog owners until the mid 1960s. And it was not until the year 1971 that the AKC (American…
Vaccines are an essential tool in keeping your Dachshund healthy, but a few do carry some risk of allergic reaction. Knowing which are vital and which are optional can help improve your odds of doing good without doing harm. – Rabies Rabies vaccine is among the most important for your Dachshund, as it is for…
Dachshunds are by nature an assertive breed. First bred in the 1600s to hunt vermin, they still retain their independent, “go get ‘em” attitude. That makes training a little more challenging in their case than with some other breeds. But, with patience and the right techniques, they can be shown that you are the alpha…
Dachshunds are independent. Dachshunds are loving. Dachshunds are playful. Dachshunds are aggressive. How can all this be true of one breed of dog? Well, it is. Dachshunds are among the most complex and interesting breeds precisely because they encompass all these attributes and many more besides. Bred in Germany in the 1600s to chase vermin,…