Everyone knows a doxie when they see one. The little short dogs that are insanely long. In the words of my dad, they are “half a dog high and a dog and a half long.” We all know the jokes that are made about the “little dog syndrome” that directly applies to these little puppers. But there are also things that only owners of these little weirdos understand

1. Barking, barking and more barking

Yes, dachshunds are the cutest and friendliest of the dogs, but if they don’t know you, well then, you’ll get an ear full. And really, they bark at any noise or movement, or even shadows sometimes. But they’re all bark and no bite, they actually run and hide if you walk towards them. 0/10 on the guard dog scale.

2. The digging in everything

They dig in not only dirt but also the bed, and the floor and the couch. I have no idea if they actually know where they’re going, but before bed or even if they’re just bored, they dig into the furniture.

3. Their hate of the cold and rain

I mean this is something that even us people can relate to, they hate the cold weather. The second it drops below 70 degrees, it’s a no-go for them. They will literally walk outside and then back inside if they’re too cold.

4. Their hatred of wet grass

I mean if you were about two inches off the ground, you would hate it too. The wetness on their belly is just a no go for them.

5. Their clinginess

Though they are the most loyal dogs, they will not leave your side. Mine sits on the rug while I shower because she must know where I am. She also follows me into the bathroom every time.

6. Their unconditional love

Even though they are special dogs, they are the most loveable. They will love you with every aspect of their heart forever. Once they love you, they will always love you. This is what truly makes them special.

7. Their love of rolling in gross things

They are notorious for rolling in anything that they think smells good, this can even include gross, dead things that they find in the grass. But it can also be a treat, but mostly it’s the gross dead things.

8. “Is a dachshund like a wiener dog?”

For some reason, people haven’t figured out that "wiener dog" is just a nickname.

9. They talk back

They are literally like children, when told to do something they actually talk back to you. Mine is the sassiest of them all and when you tell her no she will literally have a tantrum.

10. Their love of snuggling and blankets

They literally always have to be under the covers when they sleep and they have to be touching you somehow. They always have favorite blankets, mine has a giant fuzzy blanket. It must go everywhere with her so that she can sleep on it and it’s the only way that she will go in the cage.

All of us doxie owners know that all these are completely true, but we also know that they are the best dog. Even though we complain about them we will probably always have doxies for the rest of our lives. So, here’s to all the doxie owners and their furry friends.