Why Adopt a Dachshund?

Why Adopt a Dachshund? 10 Reasons

These dogs are affectionate and irresistibly cute, so why not adopt a dachshund at a young age or as an adult and grow your family? 🐶

Perhaps this beautiful little companion could also be the first dog in your life?

In this article from the blog for dachshund fans, we want to guide you properly and tell you more about this magnificent canine breed, also nicknamed the sausage dog.

First of all, let's remember that the dachshund comes in 3 sizes: (from largest to smallest)

- Standard Dachshund

- Miniature Dachshund

- Kaninchen (Rabbit) Dachshund

And the same goes for their coat, which also comes in 3 types for each size:

- Wire-Haired Dachshund

- Smooth-Haired (Short-Haired) Dachshund

- Long-Haired Dachshund

As for the price of a dachshund and the daily expenses to expect, you can find our article that will give you all the useful information, and on the same topic, don't miss our article on how to find a good dachshund breeder.

1) Dachshunds are Lively Dogs, who Love to Hunt and Dig

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Dachshunds were originally bred as hunting dogs, for badger hunting.

This lively and intelligent breed belongs to FCI Group 4, Working and Hunting (World Canine Organization).

This hunting dog easily enters tunnels dug into the ground to flush out small animals, although they also hunt wild boar and foxes.

The smallest dachshund, the kaninchen, was created to flush out rabbits among others.

In fact, with this dog breed, there isn't really a distinction or a ranking for the best hunter; they are all good, regardless of their size or coat type.

That might be why most dachshund owners will tell you their pet loves to burrow under blankets.

The dachshund, or burrowing dog, also has the reputation of being a digger!

So take your precautions, such as properly burying your garden fencing. Since they are very playful dogs, they never miss an opportunity to dig for fun.

2) Adopting a Dachshund Will Often Make You Laugh

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American researchers from Society & Animals magazine conducted a survey among owners of dachshunds and other animals.

The question was how many times they laugh per day since they started owning their pet.

The results showed that owners of dachshunds or dogs reported feeling happier and laughing more than cat owners or owners of other animals...

3) The Dachshund is Very Loyal

In the past, dachshunds and other dogs lived in packs.

Today, these behaviors still exist, but if you adopt a dachshund, your dog will follow you and always be loyal to you.

It has been proven over time that when dachshunds are adopted, they consider their owner a member of their pack, and this dog remains quite social.

4) A Dachshund Owner Will Become Friendlier

Scientists from the University of Liverpool and the University of Bristol stated that owners of this breed are more open and friendlier than others.

This is proven when people go for walks with their dog and meet other people, which gives them a chance to connect with each other, especially meeting other dog owners.

5) Getting a Dachshund Helps You Become Stronger and Healthier

Indeed, science indicates that children who live in a family with dogs have a much lower risk of asthma and allergies than other children.

A study published by the National Academy of Sciences indicates that a dog's body can carry bacteria, and more specifically a bacterium called Lactobacillus, which helps children strengthen their immunity against certain common allergic viruses.

6) Owning a Dachshund Encourages Physical Activity

Despite its small size, the dachshund is not a calm dog; they love action, and taking them out for a 3-hour walk or bringing them with you on a jog is not a problem.

Still, watch over their paws and pads by applying a special natural balm for dogs after their activities.

Moreover, owning a dachshund or any dog provides the opportunity to fight against illness, being overweight, and obesity.

According to a report from the University of Michigan (USA), 60% of dachshund owners significantly reduced their weight because they spend at least 30 minutes a day walking their dog.

Even the elderly who own this companion dog have better health because they spend a lot of time walking their dog in parks or in the area where they live.

7) The Dachshund Can Save Your Life or That of Other Animals

The story of a cat saved by a blood transfusion from a dog at a zoo has become an example.

Indeed, some dachshunds and some dogs have a universal blood type, meaning they have the ability to donate blood to other animals, similar to the universal donor O blood type in humans.

Furthermore, dachshunds can serve as an alarm system to warn their owner in case of danger.

Example: in the event of an epileptic seizure, before the owner suddenly falls and starts shaking, the dog can be trained with specific training to alert their master a few minutes (about 8 minutes) before the seizure occurs by giving a signal like nuzzling them so they can react and be warned of the danger.

8) Dachshund Owners are More Confident

Other research shows that owning a dachshund will help those who suffer from low self-esteem (due to weight, appearance, etc.) to feel more confident in integrating into society.

The people who conducted the study had 100 autistic people who were afraid of social contact spend time with dogs.

After 10 months, 63 people were able to interact normally with others without any feeling of awkwardness or lack of confidence.

Let's also add that the dachshund is a very confident and self-assured dog; they are said to be a big dog in a little dog's body...

9) Adopting a Dachshund Helps the Owner Feel Happy

Just by interacting with their companion every day, the human body can produce an active substance called oxytocin more than usual.

According to scientists, oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, plays a role in reducing stress, stabilizing blood pressure, and increasing feelings of closeness.

Long live cuddles with your pup 🥰

10) Having a Dachshund Means Feeling Safe

No matter the place or the time of day, the dachshund proves to be very good at guarding your home and alerting you to the presence of a person or a visitor.

Different from other breeds, the dachshund is known for yapping often, which is very useful when hunting to track down game.

Final Paw

Are these 10 reasons enough to convince you to bring an adorable dachshund puppy home and adopt one?

If the answer is yes, be prepared to take on the responsibility of a reliable companion, easy to train (discover a course📲 from behavioral experts) and tell us in the comments which dachshund you have a soft spot for!

One last thing: this little fauve loves to play and above all loves big cuddles while snuggling up for a nap 🥰

The Teckelshop Team - 💚 Last modified 08/15/26

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