3 Dogs and 2 Cats

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.  

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.

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The Labrador Retriever is the most popular of dog breeds in the United States.  They are  a very intelligent breed.  They love to be in the water, play fetch and pretty much anything else that keeps them moving.  The Labrador Retriever is not an agressive breed.  They are very affectionate and do require lots of attention.  They need daily excercise to keep them happy and healthy.   

Labrador Retrievers are very easy to please.  Make them feel like part of the family and you’re in.  They do get separation anxiety when left alone for long periods of time.  When left alone, they do needs toys to keep them occupied or you may come home to a messy house. 

The male Labrador Retriever grows to be around 60-75 lbs.  The female grows to be around 55-70lbs.   Their life expectancy is up to 12 yrs.   They are known to have hip and elbow dysplasia in their later years. 

The Mastiff breed has a very powerful appearance.  They have large, square heads and a massive body.  They make great guard dogs and are very loyal to their owners.  They are suprisingly gentle and calm but still playful when in the mood.  They do need a regular excercise routine just like many other dogs.  It’s very important that they do get their excercise to avoid health problems in the future.

It’s extremely important to socialize your Mastiff.  Pore socialization may lead to suspision of other dogs and people and possibly biting.  The English Mastiff dog is a very independent breed meaning they have a mind of their own.  Sometimes they will do what you tell them and other times they do the complete opposite.  They are known to be dominant because they want to be the top dog.   It’s important to be very consistant with them. 

All though they take a while to train, English Mastiff Dogs are well worth the work in the end because they are one of the most loyal family dogs out there.