Advantages of Owning a Dachshund

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by Cheryl L. True

If you are considering getting a dog for yourself or your family, a dachshund might be the answer. Why so? Well, small dogs have become more fashionable in the public view lately, probably because there are many celebrities who own them.

Besides, there are many advantages to having a small dog. These include portability, an end to the fear of large dogs, bonding and maintenance.

Dachshunds can be taken pretty much anywhere. They are small enough to fit safely inside a special bag or a large tote bag designed especially for small breeds of dogs. These can be found at your local pet store or online. Also more restaurants and retail stores are starting to welcome small dogs. This is definitely an advantage to pet owners.

Dachshunds are good pets because they don't take up much space. They're ideal for apartment living. Food costs are lower too because dachshunds require less food than larger dogs. The larger your dog, the more food you have to feed it (and more comes out the other end!). This will save you money on your dog food bills.

You can save even more if your dog is housed in a kennel or needs grooming. With a dachshund, these cost less since these small dogs occupy less space and have fewer hairs.

Provided you take time to pick the right dog, dachshunds tend to be less threatening to young children and other pets that you may already have in the house. This is true if your dachshund is properly socialized.

Since you can take a dachshund anywhere with you and a small dog is less intimidating to other people, you can coddle and pamper your pet anywhere.

There's a lot of information about dachshunds on the Internet. With a little knowledge on the breed and enough room in your heart and home for a pet, you'll find the dachshund a welcome addition to your family.

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About the Author:
Cheryl L. True is a Manila-based freelance writer who writes on a variety of topics.

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