Dachshunds are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world and are winning people’s hearts with their funny looks and bigger-than-life personalities.
But what is the real owner’s experience of living with these extraordinary dogs? Are dachshunds easy to handle? Do they require a lot of attention? Are sausage dogs couch potatoes, or do they always need exercise?
We’ve surveyed 215 dachshund owners over a 3 month period to answer the most popular questions about the breed. We hope you’ll benefit as much from the discoveries of our research as we have!
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Results
44% of dachshund owners said they would prefer to have two dachshunds rather than one.
Nearly one-third (31%) of the owners said that their dachshunds are ultimate watchdogs and tend to bark excessively.
One out of four people noticed their dachshunds had spinal problems throughout their lives, with 27% of the cases resulting in surgery.
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of the owners said their dachshunds have high energy levels and need a considerable amount of exercise.
One out of three dachshund owners admits their doxies are big eaters and will eat almost anything.
More than a quarter (27%) of people note that their dachshunds sleep too much.
More than two-thirds (69%) of the owners say that dachshunds are great with children.
78% of dachshund owners say their dachshunds need little grooming with an occasional bath.
9 in 10 dachshund owners admit that dachshunds are perfect apartment dogs.
We have also asked the dachshunds owners how much they spend on their weiner dogs annually, including food, toys, pet accessories, insurance, and vet bills.
Here what we found:…
