Dachshund puppy

Toothfairy4

Lol i know it doesn't sound like we see eachother much but i see him in the evenings when he finishes work, thursdays and weekend so it's not too bad! Perils of working in the restaurant industry unfortunately! Part of the reason i would like a dog is for the company in the evenings.

We would consider a rescue dog yes, just i have heard rescues can be very strict with their criteria and as we cant guarantee one of us will be home all the time i'm not sure they would consider us.

Person_one

Rescues vary, some are really strict and completely unrealistic in my opinion, some are more flexible and realise that a less than 100% perfect home is better than no home most of the time.

I work either three or four days a week but I come home for the dogs at lunchtime so the rescue where I got mine were ok with that, having two who are already bonded and keep each other company is worth considering. If you can pay a dog walker to come and take them out on the days when you're away for more than about 6 hours, the sensible ones are generally happy with that.

If all dog owners were the type of owner some rescues insist on, the country would be bankrupt, none would be able to go to work! The government will only fund you to be a stay at home parent for 5 years, nobody supports you to be a stay at home dog owner! As long as you put things in place to make sure the dogs get what they need, you should be ok.

Toothfairy4

I work close enough so that if my husband happened to be workung during the day i could come home at lunchtime for a walk etc. That means a maximum of 4 hours alone for the dog, would also be open to a dog walker if needed.

Person_one

Toothfairy4 wrote: »

I work close enough so that if my husband happened to be workung during the day i could come home at lunchtime for a walk etc. That means a maximum of 4 hours alone for the dog, would also be open to a dog walker if needed.

You should be fine then, get ringing round!

There are lots of rescues listed on this site, including breed rescues:

https://www.dogpages.org.uk

or just do what I did, put 'animal rescue' into google and trawl through the results!

Toothfairy4

Thanks, will start having a look!

UKTigerlily

I thought a rescue wouldn't accept me as I have no private garden only an unfenced communal one & live alone so once back at work i'd need a dog walker. I also though a CKCS would be ideal but allowed the rescue to match me with the dog they thought would best suit me & came away with a Staffy who has been wonderful & almost perfect! She can be left for 4hrs no problems & has no seperation anxiety, loves travelling & vets, doesn't bark or chew things she shouldn't, is great with kids & the cat etc. Almost three years on she's one of the best things I ever did.

It's great you will consider a rescue & are looking for plenty of info too, gl on finding the right dog for you x

ClootiesMum

Just to throw a spanner in the works.....you obviously like dachshunds so.... why not have a hald one...

We have a Dorgi.....Dachshund/Corgi. Not nearly as delicate as a dachshund (OK - built like a brick s***house) and not quite as square as a Corgi.

Intelligent, sensitive, loves to be active - has no fear....
And often the crosses don't have the issues of the pure breds - the fact that Diego is so sturdy round his body would point me to think that his back is less delicate..

Worth a thought.....

Person_one

ClootiesMum wrote: »

Just to throw a spanner in the works.....you obviously like dachshunds so.... why not have a hald one...

We have a Dorgi.....Dachshund/Corgi. Not nearly as delicate as a dachshund (OK - built like a brick s***house) and not quite as square as a Corgi.

Intelligent, sensitive, loves to be active - has no fear....
And often the crosses don't have the issues of the pure breds - the fact that Diego is so sturdy round his body would point me to think that his back is less delicate..

Worth a thought.....

Corgis have health issues too though, if you do go for a puppy you should make sure both parents are health tested whether they are the same breed or not!

Toothfairy4

MissMitch wrote: »

It's a matter of luck or maybe genetics and I think wire haired (and possibly standards) are less prone, but don't take IVDD lightly with Dachies. I have two miniatures, both have had IVDD and it's the most heartbreaking thing. One has fully recovered & you'd never know, the other, who was badly effected & had to learn to walk again, is still rather 'wonky' and will always be so! He will probably also have arthritis & other complications as he ages, but he's still a very active & happy dog & walks miles with me. Also the first one wasn't insured, but £3k later I learnt my lesson - the hard way! :eek: We had 3 standards as children though & none of them had a problem.

OP, they're fantastic, quirky little big dogs & I wouldn't be without them. My two are very different, the LH male is very active, perfectly housetrained, & mostly very placid with humans, but thinks nothing of taking on HUGE dogs. The SH female is very placid, stubborn as a mule, wees where & when she likes & won't be told otherwise, :mad: eats like there's no tomorrow, point-blank refuses to walk in rain, wind, cold, (loves snow though?) has very selective hearing...you get the picture!

I've never had a problem with leaving them alone either, they're quite happy & not at all destructive, although will not be left out of the bedroom at night.

And for anyone who does have a dackle with IVDD, this site is absolutely essential!!!

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dodgerslist/

Do the minis tend to bark a lot MissMitch? Also how long do you leave them alone for? Are they quite happy pottering around the house?

Frugalista

ClootiesMum wrote: »

Just to throw a spanner in the works.....you obviously like dachshunds so.... why not have a hald one...

We have a Dorgi.....Dachshund/Corgi. Not nearly as delicate as a dachshund (OK - built like a brick s***house) and not quite as square as a Corgi.

Intelligent, sensitive, loves to be active - has no fear....
And often the crosses don't have the issues of the pure breds - the fact that Diego is so sturdy round his body would point me to think that his back is less delicate..

Worth a thought.....

And very often these designer crossbreeds have the hereditary issues from both the purebred parents :(:(.

Also, they often cost far more than a pedigree pup from a reputable breeder :mad:.