Dachshund character is selfless and loving!

Breeders of this breed know, That the dachshund character has a solid, sure, it is full of energy dog. She is gentle, proud and bold. Due to its flexible nature it is easy to adjust to the hosts. He gets along well with people and is always devoted to his family.

The dachshund will show its character when protecting the host. She will selflessly rush to the abuser, despite the threat that may arise. Nevertheless, we should not forget that the character of the dachshund was inherited by the freedom-loving and independent of the ancestors of the hunting breed. These dogs are difficult to train. The dachshund's instinct is perfectly developed, they selflessly defend the house, their master and his property. They like to bark and sometimes they are very noisy. Therefore, do not buy a fee for a small child. The small size of the dachshunds surprisingly does not correspond to its powerful and very loud, rolling voice, which can frighten the baby.

With older children, dogs get along well, as well as with adults, they quickly adapt to the nature of the child and play with him. Just like a dachshund, you can hide your character perfectly, in order to make friends with other animals, but sometimes they can be jealous if the owner pays too much attention to someone.

In general, these dogs behave like individuals, they are cunning, curious and independent. Their actions are logical and consistent. Therefore, dachshunds are rightfully considered one of the most intelligent breeds.

The dachshund is an old hunting breed, which was discovered in Germany. Hunting with dachshund is a very common hobby for men. Its very appearance immediately indicates that this dog is designed for narrow and long holes. Having a squat physique and an elongated muzzle, the dachshund chases the animal in the hole with little effort. Having an excellent nose, this dog easily follows the trail and finds prey. But before letting the dog on the trail into the hole, you should find out who is in this hole. After all, in the event that instead of a fox there is a badger, there is a threat to lose a dog. Badger is the most difficult for dachshund prey. An adult weighs up to 20 kg, but in addition to the mass, his teeth and claws are dangerous. Furious, an aggressive badger can cause serious injuries to the dog.

Therefore, hunters give special preference to the short-haired tax. Her wool protects the dog from cold and overheating, from snow, rain, splinters and spines, and, very importantly, from the teeth of a predator. It is clear that having such a "bulletproof vest" to the dog will be easier to cope with various conditions on the hunt. But do not think that the long-haired dachshund will be worse. She will try no less.

But what would grow out of the dachshund of a good friend or an excellent hunter is not enough just for training. Equally important, is the diet of dachshunds, especially in puppyhood.

Puppies can be accustomed to various dietary regimens, but it is better to feed the dog a day in small portions - several times. Puppies dachshund at the age of 3 months must be fed every 3 hours, from 4 to 8 months - 3 times a day, and after the year one or two times. At the same time puppies are fed before going out for a walk, because immediately after eating they need to go to the toilet, while adult dogs should be fed after.

When feeding, it should be remembered that this breed is fairly voracious and prone to obesity, so you should agree on feeding with physical activity. Food should certainly be warm, at room temperature. Hot or too cold food is harmful to dogs. It is not advisable to salt food. Salt is harmful to the dachshund.

Often, the breeders and owners adhere to the formula of 40 grams of food per 1 kg of the animal's weight. But if the dog does not eat up, it's okay, it could mean that the animal was fed with less food.

Thus, the regimes and dietary composition of dachshunds differ at different ages. The regime for pregnant and nursing dachshunds is also different. But regardless of feeding, do not forget that the dog must have water. The need for fluids increases in the summer, and when fed with dry food. Therefore, access to fresh water, the dachshund should always be.