Barb wired dachshund

14/11/2022

With Christmas coming up just keep in mind Puppies are not Christmas presents 🎁 they are a life commitment 🐶💕

26/10/2022

It’s not very often we get to see wire haired dachshunds, so we were super excited to meet two of them yesterday! 🥰

How handsome is little Buster?!

26/10/2022

Enjoying their goat horns

25/10/2022

All washed an blow dried thank you Oasis Pet Styling- Singleton

20/10/2022

Barb an buster are not enjoying the rain ☔️

05/09/2022

Always find them cuddling next to the heater 🌧

19/07/2022

The handsome buster 🐶

18/07/2022

Sorry for not posting as much we are travelling with our fur babies and taking them all the to cairns 🐶🐶 🚘🏕

13/07/2022

Food for thought 😊

Why you “DON’T “ want a dachshund:

1. They bark. They can’t help it. It’s in their genetic makeup. They are bred for hunting, and when they are hunting, they use different types of barks to communicate with the hunters. They will bark to alert you to any changes in their environment, from a burglar right down to a bird landing in their garden. They will bark to communicate with you and with other dogs. You can contain the barking with lots of training, but you won’t eliminate it. So if you live somewhere where a barking dog will cause problems, you don’t want a dachshund.
2. They dig. If they can see daylight on the other side of a fence, most of them will dig to try to get to it. If you don’t have solid fencing that reaches right down to the ground, expect some holes. There are exceptions, but if you are super proud of your garden and the thought of holes upsets you, you don’t want a dachshund.
3. They are agile. Way more agile than they look. Do not for one minute be fooled that because they are small and cute, that they don’t get around. They CAN and will jump on the furniture, your lap, get up on your bed, find a way out of the back garden and more. If you don’t want dogs on the furniture or on your lap, you don’t want a dachshund.
4. They get fat! Most dachshunds love their food and will put on weight very quickly if you don’t watch their diet. This is worse for dachshunds than it is for most dogs because of their backs. So if you like to feed your dog people food, or extra treats, you don’t want a dachshund.
5. They need to be indoors. Not all the time, but lots of the time. They need to be the center of attention, and love to spend time with you and your family. If you want a dog simply to live in the back yard, you don’t want a dachshund.
6. They are not easy to housetrain. Most dachies get it, given careful training and patience. If it’s raining or cold outside, you’ll probably find that your little princess won’t step foot outside to go. They will whine to come into the house if left outside, but they won’t do it to get out! They do housetrain, but they are not easy, so if the idea of accidents bothers you and you have a pristine white carpet, you don’t want a dachshund.
7. They chew. If they can see something, it belongs to them. They have incredibly strong jaws and teeth, and love to use them. You will need to be super-vigilant about what they can get to, especially as a puppy, and if you can’t bear the thought of losing your favourite Jimmy Choos, then you don’t want a dachshund.
8. They have delusions of grandeur. They have no idea of their size in relation to other dogs. They will happily pick on big dogs in the park to protect you. They were bred to hunt badgers in their holes and have courage that far outweighs the size of their bodies (and their brains!). They are incredibly loyal, so they will protect you and their territory from anything, no matter how big the dog. If you don’t like the sound of that, you probably don’t want a dachshund.
9. They are incredibly stubborn. They learn quickly but they are not perfect – what they don’t want to hear and don’t want to see doesn’t exist. Some dachshunds do incredibly well at obedience, but be aware that it is ALWAYS on their terms. They also have selective hearing, so no matter how well trained, if you want a dog that you can walk off the leash, you probably don’t want a dachshund.
10. They want to spend time with you. Obsessively. They will be under your feet, on your lap, in your bed, in front of the fridge when the door opens, in the loo with you. If you like your own space, you don’t want a dachshund.
11. They can be OCD. They like it their way, and that’s about all kinds of things – where they put bones, what food they eat, what time you come home, about where furniture should be, what cushions are allowed on the couch – anything. If you aren’t prepared to spend time reassuring them, you don’t want a dachshund.
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And now, if you’ve come this far and you still think that you might want a dachshund after reading all that, this is why. They are one of the most interactive breeds, with huge personalities and so much character. Every single one is unique and a whole lot of fun. Who can resist those big brown eyes and that deceptively sad face? They are loyal and protective of those they love to the very last and one of the most affectionate breeds out there – always ready for a cuddle with a waggy tail and a wet sloppy kiss. They are people magnets – when you walk a dachshund you have to be prepared to meet new people. They are addictive, once you’ve had one, you will probably end up with at least one more and will also be ruined for owning any other breed ever again. They are funny and will make you laugh more than they make you cry. If you’ve read all this and you think you still want a dachshund, you probably do want a dachshund!
**Please note that all dogs are different and your dachshund may exhibit none or all of the characteristics above – this is a generalized outline of the breed, intended for basic information purposes only.
author: Joanne Emery

06/05/2022

Both our dachshunds are raised around babies/kids. Raquel loves playing with barb 🥰

29/04/2022

Enjoying there meals 🤤

27/04/2022

Barb an buster are on a raw diet. They love chicken necks eggs and vegetables 🐣🥦🥚

14/04/2022

Barb staying with her 2 cousins for the weekend.
All 3 Types of coat
Long.
Short.
Wire.

14/04/2022

01/04/2022

Like a teddy🧸 barb 🐶

17/03/2022

Having a play in the sun ☀️

16/03/2022

Barb gets into everything an anything including plant pots 😅

15/02/2022

5 weeks being on the road with these two 🤪 going home to there back yard 🏡

09/02/2022

Barb an buster love going to the beach with their human sister 😂

31/01/2022

Road tripping 🚗🐶🐶

27/01/2022

Buster boy.

26/01/2022

Barb loves the water! Need to buy her a little pool 💦

24/01/2022

Barb an buster. Can’t wait to see the puppies in the future 🤞🏼