Every dog will genetically have its potential. However, the care you give to your Dachshund and how you raise them also plays a big role in the size they ultimately become. A malnourished dog, and one that is not content will never be able to grow up to be the dog that it could. Therefore, as an owner, it is important that you consider and ensure you are aware of the following factors. Implementing these will ensure your Daschund, regardless of whether they are a miniature, standard or mix can reach their growth potential:.
The diet of any dog or animal is imperative. You need to ensure you feed your dachshund a diet that is abundant in protein to ensure maximum growth. When it comes to dry food, look for high-quality dry commercial food options like this excellent brand on Amazon , that are free from nasty additives, fillers and are protein-rich. Feed your dachshund according to their size, weight and age; following the recommendations of your vet.
Refrain from overfeeding your dachshund as any excess weight will put pressure on their spine and can also lead to diabetes. Dachshunds are susceptible to urinary and kidney stone formation. Providing ample water goes a long way to prevent such stones from forming. Dogs require plenty of sleep to grow, just like we do. Provide a comfortable, safe and calming environment where they can get their much needed rest. Getting a dog crate, and providing soft blankets is a good idea — particularly when they are young and are still a puppy.
Place their bed in a quiet corner of your home; whether this be your bedroom or safe area that is free from noise and any drafts or sudden changes in temperature. If you have young children, ensure that they they do not disturb your dog as they sleep or visit the crate too often. Refrain from using the crate as a form of punishment if they misbehave. Instead give them treats while they are inside so that they willingly want to go to their crate and are relaxed and calm when inside.
Dachshunds require daily exercise. Frequent, gentle walks are best along with a little play with them outside. When taking your dachshund on a walk be careful with the pace you go. Ensure they can keep up, and remember that they have short legs so struggle with speed.
Dachshunds are naturally energetic and bred to hunt, so getting some toys and playing fetch with them will give them a good sense of purpose and fulfilling a natural tendency. Exercise enables your dog to expend some of their excess energy and also will help to control their weight. Its important not to let your dachshund climb or jump up to high areas and off frequently.
Specific examples include furniture or up into the car. This is a great example I found on Amazon. Dachshunds are susceptible to back injuries, disc herniation and in the worst case, partial paralysis.
All of which will prevent free movement in your dog and prevent them from reaching their growth potential. As family dogs, dachshunds are loyal companions and good watchdogs. They are good with children if treated well.
They can be slightly difficult to train. Locate your dachshund — probably under a blanket somewhere. Using a soft tape measure, measure the length from point A at the base of their neck to point B at the base of the tail. Just like us, dachshunds go through different phases in their lives. They go from being puppies to teenagers to adults, and then they have their golden years. Dachshunds are bred with the chondrodysplasia dwarfism gene, so it takes longer than normal for their legs to fully develop.
Their long bones in their legs get longer, thanks to the growth plates at the end of the bones. These keep developing until the growth plates close up, which happens at 10—12 months.
For a while after the growth plates close, your dachshund will keep putting on weight until reaching his adult weight. Obviously, a plump sausage is not a good thing. Extra weight can put strain on his little legs and give him back problems too. With a healthy, balanced diet, the right foods and plenty of exercise , he should be fine. You should be able to feel his ribs and see a properly defined tuck to his waist. A miniature dachshund is around 13—18 cm 5—6 inches in height to the withers and weighs no more than 11 pounds 5 kg.
A miniature dachshund generally weighs 10 pounds 4. A miniature dachshund is a lot smaller than a standard dachshund. A standard dachshund is around 20—22 cm 8—9 inches in height to the withers and weighs between 16 and 32 pounds 7—14 kg. They can suffer from Progressive Retinal Atrophy , which can eventually lead to blindness. The long-haired miniature and wire-haired standard are most prone to eye problems.
Also, the wire-haired miniature can suffer from Lafora disease , which is a type of epilepsy. These are just things to be aware of. So, there you have it. The biggest difference between miniature and standard dachshunds is their size. This is really obvious when you see them standing next to each other.
Any slight personality difference comes from their smooth, wire-haired or long-haired coat. Miniatures need less exercise and can live longer than standards, but standards will walk further and be more active outdoors.
If you enjoyed this article or found it helpful, please share below. Thank you! Alison Fleming is a creative entrepreneur and content creator from the UK. She got a dachshund in and instantly fell in love with the breed. When not creating content or answering questions on dachshunds, she can be found at the local park with her husband Adrian and their miniature wire-haired dachshund Jimmy.
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