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i agree with the jpshakehead that KOS threw at you....
but your avatar is $$$$$ so i will cut you some slack
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i agree with the jpshakehead that KOS threw at you....
but your avatar is $$$$$ so i will cut you some slack
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Well, right now my g/f is on her way to come pick me up so we can go get the puppy. We'll get pics and I'll post them here.
This is so cool !
This is so cool !
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Sharon,
As soon as we got Ladybird home, we introduced her to the other Dachs one at a time, and from moment go, all tails were wagging, no fighting...it was great. It was like the other two were just waiting on her to get here.
This morning RCSg/f took Ladybird to the vet and the older (2 y/o) Dach sat in the living room delivering a head-back howl for an hour. I know she was calling the pup and was upset when she didn't come. Needless to say, the adult Dachs were pleased when she got home
But yesterday there were no problems at all. Ladybird has a great home and will have a fun life.
She's even used to her little walking harness
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Find another girlfriend. LOL.
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Now why would I want to do that ?
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UPDATE:
The new pup is great. It has been 3 weeks now and she is learning the important ways of being a Dachshund.
Recently the older one taught her how to stand up and wrestle, which has proven effective against the 3rd and less agile Dach. Of course everything is a toy, including my g/f's shoes. NOt good and we put a stop to that.
Oh yeah, the barking. Learned how to do that too, but her voice hasn't changed, as it were, to what it will be.
Squirrels, Jays, the cat........all are fair game. This has been fun watching her grow.
What's really fun is watching her try to take a flying leap up on to the lounge chairs in the back yard. ~~ Gravity is NOT on her side yet ! LOL
The new pup is great. It has been 3 weeks now and she is learning the important ways of being a Dachshund.
Recently the older one taught her how to stand up and wrestle, which has proven effective against the 3rd and less agile Dach. Of course everything is a toy, including my g/f's shoes. NOt good and we put a stop to that.
Oh yeah, the barking. Learned how to do that too, but her voice hasn't changed, as it were, to what it will be.
Squirrels, Jays, the cat........all are fair game. This has been fun watching her grow.
What's really fun is watching her try to take a flying leap up on to the lounge chairs in the back yard. ~~ Gravity is NOT on her side yet ! LOL
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I's ask the dog expert.....Michael Vick.
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They're great dogs, River City, and the pup's a beauty -- mine is a Dorkie -- half Dachsund/half Yorkie.
And while he looks funny jumping, he's learned the gravity thing and looks like a weenieish Air Jordan grabbing air as he jumps up on the bed or couch. At Primadox's suggestion we got him stairs for the bed, but he jumps right over them (Meaux Jeaux shares the house with four cats -- Archie, Duece, Reggie and Callie) and has a black lab across the street as a friend, so he's a pretty tough and strong little dog.
And while he looks funny jumping, he's learned the gravity thing and looks like a weenieish Air Jordan grabbing air as he jumps up on the bed or couch. At Primadox's suggestion we got him stairs for the bed, but he jumps right over them (Meaux Jeaux shares the house with four cats -- Archie, Duece, Reggie and Callie) and has a black lab across the street as a friend, so he's a pretty tough and strong little dog.
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How in the heck did I miss this thread??? RCS, sounds like everything went well; you got good advice here. Introducing dogs on neutral territory is always a good idea, but honestly with a puppy it's fine even at home; the older dogs will have no fear of any sort of challenge from a baby. They will instictively "care" for the baby in their pack.
As with all doxies...watch the backs. Harness walking, stairs/ramps to furniture, keeping weight down (they should NOT look like stuffed sausages!) are all useful. Steady walking for exercise is a great way to keep their bodies muscled up, and therefore provide stronger support for that long spine.
Fiyo, great looking dog!!! And of course little Ladybird is a doll...post pictures of the others, RCS. Here's a link to pictures of my guys, past and present: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=123398&id=1263185143
As with all doxies...watch the backs. Harness walking, stairs/ramps to furniture, keeping weight down (they should NOT look like stuffed sausages!) are all useful. Steady walking for exercise is a great way to keep their bodies muscled up, and therefore provide stronger support for that long spine.
Fiyo, great looking dog!!! And of course little Ladybird is a doll...post pictures of the others, RCS. Here's a link to pictures of my guys, past and present: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=123398&id=1263185143
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Kellye,
I'll ask my g/f if it's ok to post more of her Dachs. They really are cool.
I'll ask my g/f if it's ok to post more of her Dachs. They really are cool.
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Update:
Ladybird (pup) is doing great. She has been nicknamed "Torpedo" because of her long snout and ability to go from sleep to 900 mph (aimed at my face) in 1.2 seconds flat.
She can hold her own with the other Dachs and 3 cats. The eldest has taught her to "Daxie box", as my g/f calls it. I think one of the lessons she learned was how to effectively remove her collar.....
Kellye, is it common for Dachshund puppies to dig ?
Ladybird (pup) is doing great. She has been nicknamed "Torpedo" because of her long snout and ability to go from sleep to 900 mph (aimed at my face) in 1.2 seconds flat.
She can hold her own with the other Dachs and 3 cats. The eldest has taught her to "Daxie box", as my g/f calls it. I think one of the lessons she learned was how to effectively remove her collar.....
Kellye, is it common for Dachshund puppies to dig ?
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This is very common. They are originally bred to hunt, and to hunt underground. Meaning digging holes to get to that darn badger. Ours dig but not outside. They dig at the sheets on the bed and in between the cushions on the couch, which we've been desperately trying to get them to stop.
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LOL One of ours digs in the bed and on the sofa also
, but not too much outside. She pretty much does that only when the pup is doing it.Create an account or login to comment
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