Sharing information of small dogs
On a longhaired dachshund the coat is longest exactly where the dog sits closest to the ground: under the neck, on the forechest, along the underside, on the ears and behind the legs. That is the American Kennel Club’s own description. So the question of what not to trim on a longhaired dachshund has a … Read more
The FCI sets dachshund size classes by chest measurement in centimetres, while the American Kennel Club and the Royal Kennel Club set them by body weight. That split is why the same dog can register as a miniature in one country and fall outside the class in another. FCI Standard No. 148, published 2021-05-25, names … Read more
In most United States national parks, no. The National Park Service applies pet rules to a dog whether that dog walks or is carried, and Yellowstone National Park names arms, strollers, backpacks and carriers in writing. A five kilogram miniature dachshund gets no size exemption. This guide covers the federal leash limit, what a campground … Read more
Sneezing after rolling in grass usually settles within a minute or two, and what happens after that minute is the part worth watching. A dog that walks with its nose at ground level meets dried seed heads, grass blades and pollen at the exact height those things sit. Those triggers do not behave the same … Read more
Long haired dachshund mats do not start where the coat looks thickest. They start where two surfaces rub. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service locates mats “under the collar, behind the ears, and in the armpits”. Both the American Kennel Club and The Kennel Club locate a dachshund’s longest hair … Read more
Most dogs handle the rabies vaccine with nothing more than mild, short-lived side effects — a little soreness, a little extra sleep. But “most” isn’t “all,” and it helps to know the full range of what can happen, from the common and harmless to the rare reactions that need same-day vet care. Common Side Effects … Read more
A ramp is not automatically the gentler option for a long-backed dog. What decides the load on a short-legged, long-spined body is the running slope of the ramp, and a short ramp propped against a bed can be steeper than the stair it replaced. No veterinary or kennel authority publishes a slope, width or step-rise … Read more
Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream? What’s Actually Safe Short answer: no, regular ice cream isn’t a good idea for dogs, even as an occasional bite. It’s not usually an emergency if your dog steals a small lick, but it’s not something to make a habit of either. Here’s why, what to watch for if it … Read more