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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.

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I have worked with dachshund rescue for over 4 years and rescued about 300 dachshunds, have owned dachshunds all my life, and have worked with special needs, puppy mills dogs, and other breeds as well.

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2012-05-06 male minature dachshund:

I am not a vet so I cannot give you any medical advice but if he is eating well and still losing weight, that can be a sign of health issues.  Have you checked his temperature?  If it is over 101 (average

2012-05-02 build up of calcium in dogs body:

Your vet knows his history and the risks.  If you are uncertain, try to find a holistic vet in your area and get a second opinion.  I have a regular vet and a holistic vet that I go to and she has been

2012-04-30 Female into males household:

If everyone is spayed and neutered, it should not be a problem but a lot rests on the personality of the dogs.  I have a mix of females and males.  I would not leave them alone together and remember that

2012-04-16 Hunting:

Dachshunds were bred to dig for badgers.  It was dangerous work, but they are not retrievers. Today's breed likes digging holes and are housedogs, not hunting dogs.  I imagine they can be trained to help

2012-04-11 breeding:

Fist let me say she is cute but also never, ever breed a dapple to a dapple.  No one who understands the breed and is a true breeder will breed a dapple and dapple.  There is such a high percentage of

 

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