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Rescue questions, general behavior, coat colors, sizes, and general information. I cannot provide detailed medical answers but can share some experiences. |
If she is the only one to survive it may be due to complications or other health related issues. It is not a common thing for litter mates to die - it depends on if they were still born or not. I would
She is not a basic and recognized AKC coat color. She probably has some dapple in her background somewhere to get the white. Unfortunately, your wanting to get her for breeding makes me very sad. So
All puppies love to play. I have a brother and a sister. It is fine if they are raised by two different families, they are young and will adjust. Make sure they go to rally good homes and please encourage
Lots of patience as he has not really settled into his new home yet. Abandoned dogs can have had a traumatic experience and it takes awhile to trust and feel like he will not be cast out again. Do not
Housebreaking a dachshund can be difficult. It does sound more like an emotional issue but it is hard to say with this information. Have you tried actually walking her on leash so that she goes and praise

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