The dachshund is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Her short legs and the extended case allow dachshunds to get into deep badger holes. Dachshunds are got not only by hunters, but also ordinary people who love these dogs for bravery, high intelligence, great character, playfulness unusual appearance.
Character and intelligence
Dachshunds are allocated with the balanced and steady nervous system, as well as it is necessary to hunting dogs. By the way, this factor is also characteristic of decorative types of breed. The dachshund is the quiet and judicious dog never panicking, to it the fear is simply unknown. The feeling of discipline and the developed intelligence of breed dominate over basic instincts therefore during walk the dog will not rush for a cat or a dog forward.
Dachshunds are classical sanguine persons, are quite inquisitive. It is caused by primary hunting calling and genetics as for successful work the dog has to be interested in any scratch or rustle, everything that occurs around it. At this breed the sentry instinct is well developed, they bravely and truly protect family and the house of the owner. Dachshunds with power and loudness of big furious dogs bark.
Care for dachshunds
Fish soup behind a dachshund it is quite simple, it is connected with holding hygienic basic procedures. Hair of a dog does not demand a special care, it is enough to wipe of it with a piece of a rough terry towel or a velvet ribbon (the long-haired dachshund should be combed a brush). After walks wipe with it paws wet towel wipes or wash up under the crane. It is recommended to bathe a dachshund as necessary the special shampoo intended for this breed. For fight against ticks or fleas it is possible to use the most various medicines: sprays, soap, shampoo, powder, collars or drops. Before starting processing of a pet, attentively study the enclosed instruction. Surely consider the weight, a type of wool, age, degree of infection and tendency to allergic manifestations. Do not forget about claws. Carefully cut off special nail clippers only tips of claws, try not to touch the place of passing of vessels. It is possible to address for this purpose the veterinarian, the expert will show you as it is necessary to do it correctly. At adult individuals the claws grind off about asphalt therefore cutting is required only in rare instances. Every morning in corners of eyes of dachshunds crusts and slime which need to be deleted regularly with the damp rag moistened in boiled water or rather weak tea accumulate. If allocations from eyes plentiful, it is necessary to consult with the veterinarian. Daily examine ears, at a sulfur congestion accurately remove it with the cotton wool which is reeled up on a match. Previously moisten it in boric alcohol or peroxide of hydrogen, try not to climb deeply in an auricle. It is possible to use the special drops which are on sale in pet-shop for cleaning of ears. At adult dachshunds on teeth the scale which can become the reason of an unpleasant smell from a mouth or destruction of teeth is postponed. It can be prevented if to use special toothpaste and a brush.
Feeding of dachshunds
Obvious plus of dachshunds – they eat a little. It is easy to count the volume of a portion: on each kilogram of a dog forty grams of food are necessary. The dachshund up to three months needs to be fed with an interval four hours. Then about one year give food four times a day. Gradually reduce meals to three times a day. Further feeding carry out one - twice a day. At a diet of the pet there have to be a boiled meat and fish. Add a little pounded garlic for prevention of helminthosis. Rich sources of vitamins are vegetables and other vegetation. Indulge a dachshund the crude crushed carrots. At the menu there have to be dried fruits, nuts and cheese – the products rich with calcium capable to strengthen the musculoskeletal device. To satisfy a dog in mineral salts, buy to the pet of a bone, vein and tendon, add a little salt to food. Include various grain in a diet of a dachshund. Carry out feeding in strictly certain time. Always remove the food remains from a bowl. Always available there has to be a clear water. You do not feed a dog with crude meat, confectionery, products from flour, boiled bones and smoked products at all. Dairy products can be given to a dachshund only up to four months. As it is difficult to make the correct food allowance for a dachshund, it is possible to get a vitamin and mineral complex.