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Posted on November 13, 2008 - by Doxie

Ouch! Stripping a Dachshund…

is a straining and dangerous job for one’s fingers, but someone has to do it - twice a year! Enjoy watching the video taken during a tough “stripping session” when Aurora had to part with her summer coat:

Posted on September 5, 2008 - by Doxie

Doxies need dedicated care

As every other race, doxies need care adapted to their special requirements. In the case of dachshunds it is especially the elongated back which needs special attention. But it is not only the physical requirements, also the psychological characteristics - such as their strong hunting instinct - which we have take into account. Here, we will provide some practical information for Doxie owners of how to deal with these aspects.