The Dachshund Handbook

The Dachshund, originally bred as a hunting dog, is today found in longhaired,mooth, and wirehaired varieties. This guide is a comprehensive introductiono the breed and how best to care for these intelligent dogs.

1. Long Ago

1

(8)

Stretching the Truth

1

(1)

German Roots

2

(2)

Blue Bloods and Blue Ribbons

4

(1)

The Dachshund Conquers America

5

(3)

The Dachshund Becomes a Hot Dog

8

(1)

2. Dachshund Demeanor and Design

9

(8)

True to Form

9

(1)

Doxie Moxie

10

(1)

Dachshunds as Companions

11

(6)

3. Dachshund Decisions

17

(14)

Dachshund Options

17

(7)

Looking for Trouble

24

(5)

Rescue Me!

29

(2)

4. Raising Havoc

31

(10)

Playing It Safe

31

(1)

The Dachshund Welcome Wagon

32

(2)

Saving the Carpets

34

(1)

Hello World!

35

(1)

Dachshund Pediatrics

36

(5)

5. Dachshund Diets

41

(8)

The Nature of Nutrition

41

(3)

Natural Versus Commercial

44

(2)

Feeding Time!

46

(1)

Weight Problems

47

(2)

6. The Dapper Dachshund

49

(14)

Basic Coat Care

49

(2)

Grooming the Smooth Coat

51

(1)

Grooming the Long Coat

52

(2)

Grooming the Wire Coat

54

(2)

Coat and Skin Problems

56

(1)

External Parasites

57

(3)

Maintenance Care

60

(3)

7. Dachshund Delinquents

63

(10)

House Soiling

63

(1)

Home Destruction

64

(1)

Bad Manners

65

(3)

Fearfulness

68

(1)

Aggression

69

(4)

8. The Educated Dachshund

73

(20)

Tools of the Trade

74

(3)

New Dogs, Old Tricks

77

(4)

Higher Education

81

(1)

Class Acts

82

(1)

Dachshund Good Citizens

83

(1)

Obedience Trials

83

(3)

Mind Games

86

(7)

9. Dachshunds Down and Dirty

93

(12)

Tracking

93

(2)

Blood Trailing

95

(1)

Field Trials

96

(1)

Earthdog Trials

97

(5)

Hunting

102

(3)

10. Built to Order

105

(10)

The AKC Dachshund Standard

106

(6)

Conformation Shows

112

(3)

11. The Dachshund Doctor

115

(22)

Signs of a Healthy Dachshund

115

(2)

The Five-Minute Checkup

117

(2)

Common Signs of Illness

119

(9)

Intervertebral Disk Disease

128

(5)

First Aid

133

(4)

12. Breeding Dachshunds of Distinction

137

(14)

Why Breeding Is a Bad Idea

137

(1)

Dachshund Genetics

138

(3)

Breeding and Whelping

141

(3)

Postnatal Care of the Dam

144

(1)

Neonatal Care

145

(6)

13. Long Lives

151

(6)

Venerable Veterans

151

(1)

Senior Health

152

(2)

A Promise Kept

154

(3)

Dachshund Resources

157

(3)

Index

160

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