06/22/2024
IT’S NATIONAL DACHSHUND DAY! BOY DO WE HAVE DACHSHUNDS!! SHOW US YOU DOXIES & CONSIDER ADOPTING OURS!
These babies are from the Ann’s Angel group. Of the 26, we have 6 left, all who have specific needs, so we’re asking for more specific applicants!
These babies are very VERY devoted to an owner and will chase men & children. We’re not trying to be sexist, but it’s happening over & over! They want a mama and no children! If you’re that mama, please apply at gratefulrescue. org!!
Now, back to National Dachshund Day!!
Dachshunds have been making their way into the hearts of humans for hundreds of years!! Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, these little pups got their name from the two German words for badger (“dachs”) and dog (“hund”). In German, the name is pronounced “daaks-hunt”, which is why the breed is sometimes called by the nickname “doxie” or “dachsie”. Because of their stubby little legs and long torsos, the dachshund has also become known as the “weiner dog!!”
National Dachshund Day was established to honor and pay respect to these dogs that are one of the smallest breeds. The day is celebrated on the longest day of the year, June 21, offering a little nod to the length of the dachshund’s body!
Fun Facts About Dachshunds
Dachshunds come in two sizes. The standard size of this dog weighs up to 35 pounds and the miniature weighs only 11 pounds or less.
Dachshunds can have three different types of coats: smooth, wired or long-haired, but smooth is the most popular.
The first official mascot for the Olympics in 1972 was a dachshund named Waldi.
Dachshunds live a very long time, longer than most dog breeds. Many different dachshunds have held the world record for the oldest dog!!