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I have a mini dachsund. I am a power walker. Would it be ok to walk my dog two miles? I... by ggasmcw (7/11/2005)
I have a 6th month old dachshund that stopped eating. For several days he barely ate... by ntpetros (12/24/2006)
If a dachshund is raised, from puppyhood--say 3 months on--with cats, what are the chances... by Barbara Nordin (6/14/2004)
At what age do miniature dachshunds stop chewing on things? Mine is two years old and... by froggy (8/25/2003)
can you breed two dapples together? the breeder told me he is a piebald, but to me... by k.day (1/3/2004)
When do long-haired mini dachshunds grow their long hair? Gypsy is 10 months old,... by Gypsy\\\'s Mom (9/14/2004)
our dachshund just had one pup--is this something to be worried about? Shouldn't she... by carole (4/3/2007)
my dachshund was abused as a pup. i adopted him. he has either become very protective of... by dollie pop (9/17/2003)
How many weeks is it before our new puppies will open their eyes? by i_love_my_mini_dach (3/4/2006)
Our darling Dorothy (a 4 year old Doxie) just suddenly became paralized in her hind legs... by marie (12/28/2003)
Is it safe to breed a standard male dachshund and a minature female? by Christine (1/5/2005)
i have a 8 month old red nose pit bull and she has been in heat for 2 weeks and 2 days how... by christian (9/17/2006)
What about declawing the two inside nails, or claws, on the back legs? My vet says that... by Karenkay (11/2/2006)
Were there any certain characteristics bred into the Dachshund? Why is there snout so... by Abe (6/21/2006)
My little mini Dachshund is in great health at 12 weeks old but, she tends to get the... by Eric (6/20/2004)
My 8 month old mini long hair is in heat. Is it normal for a decrease in appetite... by Nikki (1/21/2006)
How will I know when my dog is about to have her puppies??? by JAK (9/19/2006)
My 2 year old male dachshund has started peeing in the house. We have no new changes... by Lynn (3/8/2004)
How and when will I be able to tell if my female dachshund is pregnant? by Lynn (3/8/2004)
Hi.......how can I if I have a puppy that will grow to be a wirehaired?? What... by doxieduds (5/29/2004)
How many puppies do an average dachshund have in one litter by Kel (12/30/2003)
What is the average life span of a minature dashound? Mine is now 5 years old and... by hoglen (2/14/2006)
I have a 9 year old long haired dachshund that has a very severe rash on all legs, very... by Norm Grady (2/5/2006)
I have a 9 month old mini dachshund, and she has been in heat for more than three weeks.... by Melissa & Kenn Mathis (8/21/2005)
Is it alright to breed a long-hair Dachshund with my short-hair dachshund, or should I... by Brad760 (11/21/2005)
when does a female go into heat the first time and how often after that by S2FREEMAN@aol.com (3/2/2004)
when are female dachshund ready to breed by yolanda (4/23/2007)
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY MINIATURE DASHOUND WITH A SMELL THAT SHE PUTS OFF THAT... by meme (1/18/2004)
What if my mini dachshund passes her due date, what should be done next? by Lisa (1/4/2006)
We have an 8 year old dachshund and we're thinking of adopting 2 more -- who are brother... by Renee (7/14/2006)
how much are dachshunds supposed to eat? by hello (6/18/2004)
what is the breeding cycle for miniature dachshunds, more specifically, what day or days... by bob (7/20/2003)
I have a 5-month old mini, when will she stop growing? by Rachel (2/7/2005)
I recently rescued a mini dashound and my girls loved her. We tried to locate owner and no... by angel_90249 (6/22/2005)
Does anybody know anything about an online book wrote by Stephen Fasenfeld "Top Dachshund... by JennyO (2/2/2006)
my mini dachshund had a stroke on her right side. I need to know is there any thing I can... by cindina (1/7/2007)
I have a new puppy, 3 months, miniature dapple dachshund. I was wondering what the... by becca24jg (2/17/2006)
My female Dachshund is not getting pregnant during breeding. We are in our 4th heat.... by Lynn (1/25/2005)
Can you breed a brother and sister miniature dachshund? Or will there be birth defects for... by Lisa (1/15/2004)
I just adopted a 10 month old mini doxie and he is a great dog, but I'm having problems... by Rhe\\\'sha (6/29/2005)
I have a female Dachshund. She is two and a half years old now. She has had two litters to... by Searchlightsoul (5/17/2006)
Do Dachshunds have a lot of problems with pregnancy? by Alisa (3/15/2004)
I have a 10-yr dachshund, and he has been recently piddling everywhere, it this old age? by kat (12/16/2005)
i have a 4 month old mini dachshund, when will she stop growing? by vbs (1/9/2007)
I have a 5 month old, and we are seriously considering neutering. This summer we ran into... by Marie Hoyt-Pariury (9/18/2003)
We are dog-sitting a 9 month old Dachshund, very friendly but with one big problem. He is... by jwijtyszyn@comcast.net (9/24/2006)
When is the best age for the female dachshund to breed and when is the best age for a Male... by Dinkie (6/15/2004)
This is all new to us! We were thinking of letting our Dachshund have just one litter of... by Katie (9/25/2006)
How many puppies do Dachshunds have in one litter by Abigail (6/7/2006)
can I breed my short-hair dachshund with a long-hair? by brad760 (11/21/2005)
how do you know when your dog is ready for birth by lola (1/8/2007)
can u use a human home pregnancy test to determine if your doxie is pregnant? why? or why?... by drpep17 (11/29/2004)
My 16 week old mini dachshund kept us up half the night barking after his 2:00 am trip... by Tired (8/3/2004)
I have a mini Dachshund that is now 4 yrs. old. He has seisures that are very... by Todd (5/31/2006)
My Dauchshund died almost a year ago and we were VERY close and I'm really missing having... by Sarah (6/29/2003)
my pet has been trained to use puppy training pads. She was 99% perfect with this when she... by Susan (4/3/2004)
At what temperature should I stop leaving my miniature dachshund outside for? by ashbear (10/14/2005)
I HAVE A MINI DACHSHUND (LILLIE),SHE'S 1 YEAR OLD,AND USES THE "PIDDLE-PAD" ONLY WHEN SHE... by SARAH (1/18/2004)
my 6 year old dacshund has false pregnancies every time she comes in heat. she carries a... by cooky (1/29/2006)
my mini dachshund just went through her first heat. about a week after her nipples toward... by Kaala (3/29/2007)
I bred my dachshunds for the first time. The pups are 4 weeks old. One pup's hair is... by bunkus@westpa.net (10/13/2003)
My Mom Has A Dashhound thats 5 years old and it is her baby. It Reasonatly stoped walking... by Jill (4/7/2004)
My dachshund's just started bleeding. This is her 2nd. heat. When should I bring in... by Randy (12/16/2003)
My 8 month old pie bald dachsund has longer than usual legs and a curled tail. Are... by Abby K (8/20/2006)
my one year old dachshund loves to steal dirty under-ware from the clothes basket, or she... by steven (9/17/2005)
i have a 6 month old miniature long haired dachsund, maggie. i want to breed her but... by Lyndsey (12/29/2004)
I have a Mini Doxi that is 8 months old. Her toenails needs a trim, and I'm... by Shelbi (3/25/2006)
how long is pregancy for dogs by alley (2/22/2006)
I have a 9 month old dachshund who has not come into heat just yet. But, i have... by Sydney (1/19/2006)
At what temperature should I stop leaving my miniature dachshund outside for long periods... by Andrea (9/16/2005)
can i mate a male standard dachshund with a female mini dachshund by giggles (6/22/2007)
I have a 5 year old miniature Dachshund and she is potty trained but every since my... by Tara (5/17/2005)
I would like to know what is the best! To get a brown female for my black and Tan one... by Claudia (6/3/2004)
I just bought a mini doxi mix and we didn\'t realize until we got home that he wont use... by Pattyz28 (12/22/2004)
we have a 10 month old mini.dachshund there is four of us that live here,and she gets... by t.finch (2/14/2004)
How long dose it take a dog to have puppies? by tree (2/21/2006)
are they suitable for small children by jo (8/12/2003)
Why does my 11 week old doxie want to eat her feces? by Sherri (9/8/2003)
How large does a minature dachshund get ? by Pat (4/15/2007)
I am going to start breeding dachshunds and i need to know when shes old enough to have... by Surge (9/28/2005)
I have a 9-month old Female Dachshund. My question is, She has very large, and almost... by HoneysMom (3/27/2005)
I have a female Dachshund who has had 2 false pregnancies back to back and now she has... by Lacie Lou (11/14/2005)
I'm not sure if I have a standard or mini dachshund. He is 14 weeks and weighs a little... by Kim (10/23/2006)
My mini short hair passed away in Dec. because she died in my 5 year old\'sarms, we got... by Schlott (6/2/2005)
I have had a mini short hair and now a mini long hair. My short hair died and we got the... by Schlott (6/2/2005)
how do you help a pregnant horse birth? by kate (9/29/2005)
Can a Dapple and Brindle be bred together? by Jim (8/30/2004)
I have a male and a female miniture dachshund dogs. They are both 1 year 6 months... by buck aroo (9/11/2006)
how long dose girl dogs go in to heat and how long do it last by liscorivey (9/26/2005)
What is the right way to trim the coat of a long hair dachshund? When I take Harry to a... by nladzinski (9/13/2003)
Help!!!! i have a soon to be 6 month old mini. He is so sweet and we love him BUT we... by jackie (5/12/2004)
Do you have hints on housebreaking a 5 month old miniature? by Sigmund (9/27/2003)
how long is a dog pregant. by aliekat (3/31/2005)
At what age does the female mini dachshunds usually go into heat and how often after the... by S2FREEMAN@aol.com (2/29/2004)
I have a nine month old miniature dachshund. I've recently noticed that when he is aroused... by Alicia (3/13/2006)
our recently adopted 7 yr old Mini Dox has an obsession with chasing our 4 cats. how... by mousekers (5/3/2004)
How old should me dacshund be before I start breeding her by Ebony (10/10/2006)
my mini gags every time he drinks water and its only water. if he drinks milk there is no... by ann (5/10/2005)
I have a minature dachshund that we have bred twice now. How many times should we... by coco (5/31/2004)
Can you breed two dachshunds together that don\'t have the same mother, but have the same... by chass (8/6/2005)
my dog is 8 months and as had 2 ulcers on his right eye we have been to the doctor and... by doodles (10/5/2005)
How long dose it take for a dog to have puppies? by LeeLee (6/1/2005)
I am having trouble getting my male dachund to mount a female in heat..I have manipulated... by lindylou (3/7/2006)
I just brought home a 3 month old mini. I plan to bring her to work a few days a week in... by Kim (3/9/2004)
Does the dapple coloring on dapple puppies stay the same as they get older or get more or... by Barb (10/28/2004)

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I have a dog that is in heat, she growls at the male dog when he gets close to her, she's... by lil bit (2/25/2005)
do they shed hair the dashound dog by ladybug59 (12/3/2003)
Can I breed my female dachshund with her son...and vice-versa with the father and his... by Maygun (5/5/2004)
how long dose it take for Dachshund to give birth? by horse luver (6/27/2004)
My dachund is trained to a large litter box. She uses in for about three months and then... by Precious (10/29/2003)
How can I get my puppy to stop bitting during teathing stage? "HE HURTS"!!! by lilbud (11/5/2006)
how long dose it take take for a dog to have puppies by brooklyn (10/11/2004)
I have a eight month old miniature male dachshund who I am still struggling to potty... by jj (5/8/2004)
My 4-year-old mini Dachsie is very underweight. I feed her 3 times a day, but she doesn't... by Adie (3/15/2005)
My 6 month old male doxie has been urinating in the house, even I after I take him out for... by Debbie (2/18/2004)
Where do dachshund's originate from??? by Lacee (11/25/2003)
My dachshund is 4 months and my step mother was letting the dogs out and we noticed... by Sam (1/25/2005)
I have a spunky male Dachshund, he is now a year and a half old. I was wondering... by annie (7/29/2003)
I have a standard Dachshund and i know that dachshunds aren't suppose to shed a whole lot,... by Chass (8/6/2005)
I HAVE A MINI DACHSHAND, AND SHE IS 16 WEEKS OLD, AND SHE HAS A DOGGIE ODOR ON HER, THAT I... by MARSHA (7/12/2003)
I currently have a 14 month miniature dachshund and I will be getting a 6 week old... by Kim (12/8/2003)
what food would u give a small dachshund about 3 months old? and how would you feed it to... by Eminem Freak (3/30/2004)
I have an 11 week old female puppy. I am considering getting her a companion because... by matt (12/17/2004)
I NOTICE THAT MY DACHSHUND AS WELL AS MY FRIEND'S MINIATURE DACHSHUND TEND TO LICK ALL THE... by JUDY (8/23/2003)
IF MY DACHSHUND,PRINCESS IS PREGNANT, HOW LONG BEFORE SHE HAS THE PUPPIES? by lily (4/11/2004)
how to relieve anal gland by bobby (4/20/2004)
i have a dachshund named Toby who is about a year old. I got him from a guy at work who... by Scott Dugger (8/17/2005)
We have just adopted a 7 yr old male rescue Mini-Doxie. He shows no signs of back... by Mousekers (4/19/2004)
I have a 3 yr old dauchshund and she is unable to walk.We took x-rays and they looked... by Maisy (11/12/2004)