Getting a weenie dog tomorrow and need to know all there is to know about one!!!

[ksteven]

we have 2 standard dachsies, my brother and niece each have a mini. This is my husband and I's second set of standards. We have always "kenneled" our dogs when we leave the house. they have been there since pups when we are gone. The second set was trained to sleep Under our bed, not In it like the first. We feed science diet to these dogs and we did the first, also. One of our first ones had a back problem, and diabetes. But they are wonderful pets. Good luck.

[frugalstafar]

I have two doxies and they are good dogs for us but tend to be nippy around strangers (as soon as they get to know someone total snugglebugs)-our biggest problem is they are both males and are very hardheaded in the potty department and have to be watched constantly to avoid the marking of territory. Other than that like everyone else has said ust watch the weight we have one who eats like a horse and is a bit chunky and one we just about have to force feed.

[sackof4]

I have a 5yo male that we rescued. He is a total momma's boy. LOVES to snuggle and is under the blanket, at my feet, ALL the time. He came with the name Oscar, we call him Oz. He will pee anywere, even in his crate. He goes out regularly and he will scratch at the door...but if he doesn't get attenting (only thing I can figure) he'll pee.
He growls at my children when they try to get him to do something he doesn't want to do, never bit of nipped...so the kids stay away from him.

He aslo does not like males. If a man comes in the house Oz goes for the groin. (we're pretty sure he was trained to do that). He is ok with my husband, but with anyone else I have to leash him or put him in his crate. That 'trick' comes in really handy when repair guys come and I'm home alone. I warn the guy, but I keep the dog with me the whole time....makes me feel a little safer. =)

[Neciepie]

I am so loving this post. I'm typing with Tucker, as usual, sitting in my lap. He is a 24-7 "protector". Let's keep this one going. I am so enjoying all your stories about your babies.

[ComeOnGetDown]

i just wanted to share my love for the weiner dogs

my baby girl is 3.5 years old now, but she's a mix breed (mixed with chihuahua) she looks like a daschund but with longer legs. her name is clyde (long story lol)

she's the best cuddler in the world!! and she loves to sleep under the covers.



i tried to attach a picture of her, but i'm not sure if it worked... we'll see. we had just went on a hike in that picture so she's resting :)

[papadsgirls]

We have had weiners all my life. They are true companions. My mothers last had been abused when she got him. well he gave his life for my mothers. We have horses and one got out and they went to put him up, well he got infront of the coyote to keep the coyote from getting my mother. There was nothing they could do to help. But thats the way they are. They are protecters. Mine now you can't raise a hand at my kids, he will bite for it. My nephew learned the hard way. They do have back problems but make sure there weight stays in a normal range. Standards are worse than minis. They also can have kidney stones. They also love to bark, and dig......and yes they love to bring in moles they have killed in. Just like little kitties. They also like to roll in anything that stinks....... Keep baking soda on hand. If your in cold weather, keep the sweaters and coats handy. they hate cold weather. They do have problems getting potty trained. But it can be done. They also love to lay in the sun. So have fun with your baby, and enjoy your new lap baby. My kids and my baby fight over my lap. he scratches to get them out. Enjoy.