Rnk Dachshunds (2024)

FAQs

Do Dachshunds bond with more than one person? ›

Temperament. Dachshunds are lively, playful, and clever. They have a reputation for being on the stubborn side, too. Fiercely loyal, this popular breed often bonds very closely with just one person and can get jealous easily and become lonely if not given enough attention by the object of their affection.

The majority (85%) of Dachshunds were described by their owners as Always or Often Outgoing and Friendly, but 1 in 50 was described as Never behaving in this way. We tend to describe Dachshunds as being a noisy breed, after all they were originally developed to have a loud bark.

Dachshunds are a generally healthy breed but can have back disc issues due to their long frame. That can be prevented by keeping them from gaining too much weight and jumping on furniture too often. Dachshunds are also prone to ear infections.

They Wag Their Tail When They See You

Another sign your dog loves you is a "helicopter tail"—when the wagging intensifies, causing the tail to whip about with excitement when they see you. To strengthen your bond with your dog, pay attention to their different tail wags and dog body language as a whole.

Paying Attention and Providing Affection

It's easy to understand that dogs choose the people who give the most attention, affection, and one-on-one time. High quality is key here. If your dog spends hours in someone's presence, but that person ignores them most of the time, that time won't matter.

However, you should be careful with the type of exercise they do – Dachshunds shouldn't jump as they can easily damage their backs. On top of this, you should also have daily training sessions and give your Dachshund lots to keep their brain active to stop them getting bored.

In fact, the Doxie loves to run! Dachshunds also enjoy digging (remember the big paws!), so play that incorporates his need to dig is excellent for the Dachshund! Always remember that the Doxie likes to be the center of attention, and they crave praise for a job well done!

And the Dachshund's lifespan of anywhere from 12 to 16 years means a lot of together-time. As energetic as they are, this is one breed that's never going to be a marathon buddy. Small jaunts around the block each day are enough to keep both little legs and a long body fit.

Male Dachshunds are more fun-loving, clownish, even-tempered and dependent. While female Dachshunds tend to be more independent, temperamental and reserved. But there are plenty of Dachshund owners who would say their dogs are the opposite of this! Every Dachshund has their own personality.

As family dogs, dachshunds are loyal companions, good watchdogs, and are good with children if treated well. Regardless of the breed of dog, we strongly recommend supervising all interactions with children and pets. They also love companionship so are typically very good with other pets within their own family.

Do Dachshunds only attach to one person? ›

Do Dachshunds get attached to one person? Dachshunds are a loyal breed and will often attach themselves intensely to one person, this is usually the person who feeds them or spends the most time with them.

Some become Velcro dogs through learning or negative experiences. Those who were abandoned, who lost their owners and were then re-homed, may live in fear of abandonment and may therefore develop an over-attachment. Others learn to become clingy because their owners, often unknowingly, reward clingy behaviors.

Some Dachshunds can become possessive of their family or of a particular member of the family. This can be problematic and should never be encouraged or rewarded. Having other people interact with the dog and not isolating the dog with the owner is always an important consideration.

The Kind of People Dogs Love

Like humans, dogs are especially impressionable as their brains develop, so puppies up to 6 months old are in their key socialization period. Like their human counterparts, dogs develop favorite people over time based on positive experiences and positive associations with that person.