3 Dogs and 2 Cats

January 17, 2007

Things You Can Do with Your Cat

Filed under: Cat Activities — shae @ 3:26 pm

Once in a while, I see my neighbor walk her cat. Except during meals, when we’re at home we try to have our cats in the same room with us while watching movies.  Occasionally they can sleep in the bed rooms but since Millie and Kenneling like to wake up around 2:30am every morning, our cats usually sleep downstairs by themselves.

January 14, 2007

Grooming Your Dog

Filed under: Dog Grooming, Dogs — shae @ 5:14 pm

Bathing your dog is also a great way to bond with them.   It’s important to brush them reguarly as well.  Routine brushing helps to remove dead hair and dirt.   Trust me, it’s good for the both of you.

January 2, 2007

Daschund Dogs

Filed under: Dog Breeds, Dogs — shae @ 4:56 pm

Check out this cute little Daschund.  These little one’s do what they want when they want.  They love to burrow under blankets and they live for cuddling.  

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Dachshunds come in two sizes recognized by most kennel clubs in English speaking countries and all of them in North America, the standard and the miniature. However, many non-English speaking countries recognize a third size which is smaller than the miniature: the kaninchen.  A full-grown standard dachshund averages 16 lb (7.3 kg) to 28 lb (13 kg), while the miniature variety normally weighs less than 11 lb (5.0 kg). The kaninchen weighs 8 lb (3.6 kg) to 10 lb (4.5 kg). According to most kennel club standards, the miniature (and kaninchen, where recognized) variety differs from the full-size only by size and weight, thus offspring from miniature parents must never weigh more than the miniature standard to be considered a miniature as well. While most kennel club size divisions use weight for classification, other kennel club standards determine the difference between the miniature and standard by chest circumference; some kennel clubs even measure chest circumference in addition to height and weight.

Dachshunds exhibit three coat varieties. The most common and associated with the dachshund is the smooth-haired coat. The next most recognized is the long coat. The wire-haired dachshund is least common, and most recent coat to appear in breeding standards. Many people don’t recognize wire-hairs as dachshunds and can be mistaken as other kinds of dogs.

Dachshunds are playful, fun dogs, known for their propensity to chase small animals, birds and tennis balls with great determination and ferocity. Many dachshunds are strong-headed or stubborn, making them a challenge to train. In fact, it’s been said that you don’t train dachshunds, they train you. Dachshunds have been known to have a liking to dig holes in the garden, or chase small animals such as birds, squirrels, or lizards. They have a particularly loud bark, making dachshunds good watchdogs. Dachshunds are known for their devotion and loyalty to their owners, though they can be standoffish towards strangers. If left alone many dachshunds will whine until they have companionship. Some dachshunds are prone to separation anxiety and may chew objects in the house to relieve stress.

If you’re looking for Dachsund dog breeders or if you would like to adopt a Dachsund puppy, these are my favorite dog websites:

Pet Finder offers a list of Dachsund Dogs and Puppies that need homes in your area.

http://www.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?animal=Dog&breed=Dachshund

For more Dachshund Puppies for sale, click here:

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-breeds/dog-breed-profiles/dachshund-dogs.aspx