Dachshunds are the best of many breeds. Their own bodies are relatively long, and dogs' limbs are relatively short, so they can basically remember them as long as they have seen them once. People used to think that dachshunds only had short hair, but later it was discovered that there was a long hair type.
Long-haired sausages are more recognizable and can attract everyone's attention as soon as they appear. Because they look soft and cute, there are more people who keep these dogs in China now.
Dachshund was originally a hunting dog, suitable for catching some small animals. When catching prey, dachshunds always bite prey, so in some people's impression, dachshunds are also very fierce.
How to maintain dachshunds?
However, due to long-term artificial breeding and domestication, dachshunds are more docile now. However, dachshunds are prone to some joint diseases when they grow up, so the owner must pay attention when maintaining them.
1, in order to keep the dog's body shape, the owner should not let the dachshund eat too much food, so as not to be too fat and affect his health. In addition, dogs are short and easy to get dirty. The owner should always brush the dog's hair, which can make the dog's hair smoother and more shiny. Long-haired dachshunds need their owners to comb their hair every day to prevent their hair from knotting.
The dachshund's teeth are easily corroded, so the owner should take the dog to the dentist regularly. If necessary, the owner should also buy a special toothbrush and toothpaste to make the dog's mouth smell free.
This kind of dog has a long spine and is not suitable for jumping training. You can't go up and down stairs often in your life, and you can't stand upright with your hind legs. If they are not careful, they will easily dislocate their joints.
Matters needing attention in dachshund maintenance
1, don't climb the stairs
When raising sausages, be careful not to let sausages climb the stairs; If there is no elevator apartment, it is more appropriate for parents to take dachshunds out for a hug.
2. Hold your hips tightly when holding a dachshund.
Because the dachshund has a long body, parents should be careful not to just pick it up from its forelimbs. They must hold the dachshund's hips with one hand and hold the dachshund's chest with the other hand, so as not to increase the burden of dachshund's weight.
3. Don't jump up and down
When raising sausages, focus on the center of gravity, poor response, easy to fracture. Parents who raise sausages can put a small stool in the sofa area of the living room to cushion the impact of sausages when their limbs touch the ground.
4. Diet should be controlled
When raising dachshunds, we should pay attention to avoid the burden of overweight dachshunds on the joints of the body and legs. The feed nutrition of dachshunds on the market is balanced enough to feed dachshunds according to the dosage marked on the package.
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