minature wire haired dachshund/wolfhound

I am looking for a puppy and have been considering a mini wire haired
dachshund. I currently have a 9 yr old Irish Wolfhound would this be a
risky mix with such a small dog?

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I am looking for a puppy and have been considering a mini wire haired
dachshund. I currently have a 9 yr old Irish Wolfhound would this be a
risky mix with such a small dog?

Min. Dachshunds are tough little dogs. They are more prone to disc injury
than many breeds but they don't have to be pampered either. I think most of
your decision will depend on the habits of your existing dog. Is he
extremely physical, does he stomp things with his paws when playing, will he
accept another dog into the house? If he's not likely to be extremely
physical (in a dangerous way) with the little dog and he will accept a new
dog into the home then I think you'll be fine.

Min. Dachshunds are **stubborn, hard-headed, independent, snotty** little
dogs so be sure you want a supreme rule living in your house. They,
especially the males, will constantly assume that role without firm
leadership. They're great little dogs when trained & raised properly but
too often they don't get the hardcore and/or long-term obedience training
they need and they become little demons.

--
Tara

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I am looking for a puppy and have been considering a mini wire haired
dachshund. I currently have a 9 yr old Irish Wolfhound would this be a
risky mix with such a small dog?

Putting aside all genuine comments about the combination, I think they'd
make a wonderful pair to look at...


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Kate
and Storm the FCR
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" wrote in
ups.com:

I am looking for a puppy and have been considering a mini wire haired
dachshund. I currently have a 9 yr old Irish Wolfhound would this be a
risky mix with such a small dog?

Putting aside all genuine comments about the combination, I think they'd
make a wonderful pair to look at...

I know someone who has a mini dachshund and a Rottie. One guess which
one's in charge.
--
Debbie the Dogged das at spamcop dot net
"Poodles are space aliens who think they've disguised
themselves as dogs." - Paghat the Ratgirl

"Debbie the Dogged" wrote in message
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I know someone who has a mini dachshund and a Rottie. One guess which
one's in charge.

LOL. There hasn't been a Boxer in my home yet, not even those who were
small-animal aggressive or seriously dominant, who wasn't utterly petrified
of and totally respectful to Pebbles who wasn't even as tall as their
elbows. When I'd have the dogs out in public people were always amazed to
see a big Boxer next to a little Min. Dachshund and almost everyone asked
how I managed it (protecting Pebbles). If they only knew how much
personality and fearless idiocy those little dogs have.

--
Tara

Tee wrote:
"Debbie the Dogged" wrote in
message
.. .

I know someone who has a mini dachshund and a Rottie. One guess
which
one's in charge.

LOL. There hasn't been a Boxer in my home yet, not even those who
were
small-animal aggressive or seriously dominant, who wasn't utterly
petrified
of and totally respectful to Pebbles who wasn't even as tall as their

elbows. When I'd have the dogs out in public people were always
amazed to
see a big Boxer next to a little Min. Dachshund and almost everyone
asked
how I managed it (protecting Pebbles). If they only knew how much
personality and fearless idiocy those little dogs have.

--
Tara

There's someone who owns and works Catahoulas who also has a Min.
Dachshund, "Meeko." There's a picture of Meeko in the hog pen baying
her little heart out at the practice hogs. No one has the heart to
tell her she's not a Catahoula.

-Amanda
Lucy Anna Skye, MB-CD, CGC
BIMBS CH Cat's Cradle's Beaufort, CGC
http://www.uberpest.com