Dachshunds, dash-hounds wiener dogs or sausage dogs are the best dogs anyone could own. I would know, I have two and had others while growing up. I even have a small silhouette tattooed on my wrist for my loves of the breed. But, what makes them so great?
1. Their Halloween costumes are amazing.
You can dress a dachshund up in pretty much anything and it will be adorable, for example, a banana. Maybe you will even get lucky, like me, and your little guy/gal will love to dress up and get fancy.
2. They're SO stubborn.
Dachshunds come with the craziest and loudest personality. The best part (or worst part) is their stubbornness. If you're a Taurus, like me, you are the best at being stubborn, but trust me, these little pups have us beat. They are masterminds at selective hearing. The only sounds they seem to hear are the jingle of a treat bag or the clank of their leash coming off the hook. At least they're great at being super cute when they ignore you.
3. They give you all the cuddles.
Dachshunds are known for being hunters. Their body build makes them the perfect dogs to burrow into the ground looking for whatever animal they may be hunting for. They do the same thing when sleeping. They love to burrow underneath all of your blankets while making sure you are right beside them to cuddle.
4. They are your loyal protectors.
They may be small, but they are also very loud! A dachshund will let you know if someone is at your house before they even pull into the driveway. They will also talk your ear off when you walk in the door after getting home from work. And, fireworks? Do not get them started. They like to see if they can bark louder than the bang.
5. They are your new vacuum.
They are short and pudgy (my favorite type of dog). My two dachshunds will eat anything and everything in sight. Chopping some carrots and drop one on the floor? They got it. Got some chip crumbs on your couch? Got it.
6. They can hang with the big dogs.
I always thought I wanted a big dog, especially after the dog park, because I would see all the Labs, Dobermans, Great Danes and etc. jumping into the lake trying to catch fish or catch their ball. But, these little guys and gals can do it too! They will show the big dogs their big personalities and make it known that they run this household and the streets. Also, if you've never taken your pups to the Lake Baldwin dog park, you're missing out and so are they.
7. They love you and only you.
I adopted my dachshund, Bentley, when he was two years old. Ever since that day, he has acted like I am his birth dog-mom. He has been attached to my hip since day one. If I leave home and my roommates are here, he hides in his crate until I get back. If I leave him home with my fiance (whom he adores) he will still go wait until his crate until I get home. Dachshunds find their forever paw-parent and love them unconditionally.
In conclusion, do yourself a favor and adopt an adorable little sausage dog the next time you're searching for your perfect fur baby. It will be the best decision you have ever made.
