**Non fitness**Chiweenie puppies?

jamiem1102

Alright... now having said that... I have a dachshund... and my parents own 3... so I can speak to at least half of the breed's temperament. Dachshunds are a very stubborn breed. They are sweet and loyal and have tons of personality, BUT you need to spend a lot of time socializing them. Actually this is true for all small dogs. You need to take the time to really introduce them to lots of dogs and people... otherwise they tend to be really yappy and aggressive. Small dogs have a tendency to react that way, because... well, they're small and everything's bigger than them. So if you have a small child, socialization is a huge factor. However, you can tell a dog's temperament when they're puppies. So... just make sure you don't get an anxious puppy... or it'll be 5 times more work.

Also, if you get one, get a boy. They are 100 times easier to train than girl dogs. Why? I have no idea. (At least when it comes to dachshunds) I love them, and I plan to always have dachshunds, but they are very stubborn. So they take a lot of work. Good luck!

WickedGarden

I own a Chihuahua, I got her from a rescue group i found online (www.PetFinder.com) please consider this site, they can connect you to rescue groups in your area.

Keep in mind, I looked for a YEAR to find the dog I felt was the 'perfect one'. She is listed as a Chi-Mix, they weren't sure about the dad, but her mom was a long haired chihuahua. I have been asked if she is a chiweenie, since she is a little longer than most Chis, but she has long legs and looks more like a mini Italian greyhound, she's only 5½ lbs.

Yes, she yips at people she does not know, but she's so small, and didn't have the best experience at the dog park (other people would bring their dog aggressive dogs to the park :mad: ) Other then that, she is very sweet and quiet. She just wants to snuggle on the couch. House training was a snap (she could have picked up the routine from the other dog).

Only thing I can recommend is, DO NOT 'baby' him/her or treat him/her like a human, the dog will need rules just like a big dog, otherwise, s/he will turn into a nightmare when you have to give him/her medication or take them to the vet. Have LOTS of people come over to visit, and handle/pet him/her. (This is the vet tech part of me speaking)

Also keep in mind, if your daughter is 15 now, in a few years she may go off to college, and what will be the plans for the dog then?

Best of luck to you!

seamonkey789

To be honest, if you go to a breeder for a designer hybrid, you are paying way too much money for what is basically a mutt with a fancy name and there are already a ton of them in shelters looking for homes.

My little one is a pug/dauchshund cross I got from a rescue. I google it one day and he's apparently a designer hybrid and there was a whole page about "daugs" on the designer hybrid website.

I love George to death and he's very sweet, but I also spent about $1500 in behavioral therapy for him last year.

Dauchshunds are super stubborn, hard to potty train, and George has a personal vendetta against and thinks he can take on my neighbors great Dane, who is now the size of a pony and craps bigger than him

Strobins05

OMG so clever and funny! LOL

Strobins05

Thanks for those who spoke of owning the Dachshund's, very informative. We will do our research but we are not too keen on the Chiweenie as a top choice as of now. Again, thank you all!:flowerforyou: