Dachshund Question

lovesallanimals · ‎03-11-2010

As many of you know from my previous post, I lost my Jack Russell Molly all of a sudden. She was on my lap happy, I was rubbing her belly which she loved, then later on she came out of her doggie bed collapsed on the floor and passed away. She was going to be 10 in April. That being said, I live alone having lost my husband this past spring. I am in my 70s and so miss having a dog companion. I always loved Dachsunds but read they cannot be allowed to jump onto a couch, bed, go up and down stairs. It seems like you have to carry them everywhere. And what if you ar not home for a couple of hours.

I wanted to know if anyone has experience with these adorable dogs. I want a short haired small dog so if not a Dachshund I might get another JR. Any input would be appreciated.

Oh, them I looked into a Yorkie and the health problems, especially them losing their teeth were horrible. These dog website are making me crazy, I don't know what to believe. I just want a calm, sweet small dog who I can take on walks with me.

wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

My sister has had two. You are right about jumping. They have portable stairs the dogs use to get on furniture and the bed.
You need to watch their weight as well. Hard on their backs.

One of hers had bad allergies and skin issues. Lived to 12.

The other is healthy and is now 5.

wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

When the dogs were small they were crated when they went out. Once they were trained to use the stairs they did not jump.

lovesallanimals · ‎03-11-2010

@wonderfulworld wrote:
My sister has had two. You are right about jumping. They have portable stairs the dogs use to get on furniture and the bed.
You need to watch their weight as well. Hard on their backs.

One of hers had bad allergies and skin issues. Lived to 12.

The other is healthy and is now 5.

wonderfulworld - That's what I was afraid of. I would have to have portable stairs everywhere and I have a small house. Thanks for the info.

Janey2 · ‎06-07-2010

I guess there are exceptions to every rule....I had a Yorkshire that lived to be 17 and was not sick a day in her life.

Any pet can be ill at any time

Dusty1 · ‎03-10-2010

@lovesallanimals I am so sorry about Molly. It's so hard.

I am not over losing my JR, Dodger. He was 18 & I lost him 4 years ago.

Dachsunds are sweet, sweet dogs.

JR are so energetic, though. I don't know if I would be up for that when they are a puppy.

Maybe a nice kitten?

Meadowgirl · ‎08-23-2010

I am sorry for the loss of your Molly. We have had a (miniature) dachshund in our home for 25 years. The first (Cocoa) was a short hair chocolate and tan female who lived to be 14; our current (The Duchess) a long hair chocolate and cream who is 11. They were (are) the most loving, loyal dogs we have ever had. We have a two story home and as they aged stairs became an issue and we do carry them up at bedtime. I will caution you that both were difficult to potty train. Cocoa had "accidents" her entire life. You had to be very attentive to her toileting habits to limit those. Duchess, however, while it took a while, less than one year though, is very good with her routine. Cocoa was a jumper onto furniture and liked to dig little holes in the yard; Duchess however, has never attempted in jump up on furniture (has tried to jump down but we have caught her as she prepared to do the jump) and has NEVER dug a hole in her life! We are considering adding another long hair dachshund to our home as we love their loving, clownish ways.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

@lovesallanimals wrote:
As many of you know from my previous post, I lost my Jack Russell Molly all of a sudden. She was on my lap happy, I was rubbing her belly which she loved, then later on she came out of her doggie bed collapsed on the floor and passed away. She was going to be 10 in April. That being said, I live alone having lost my husband this past spring. I am in my 70s and so miss having a dog companion. I always loved Dachsunds but read they cannot be allowed to jump onto a couch, bed, go up and down stairs. It seems like you have to carry them everywhere. And what if you ar not home for a couple of hours.

I wanted to know if anyone has experience with these adorable dogs. I want a short haired small dog so if not a Dachshund I might get another JR. Any input would be appreciated.

Oh, them I looked into a Yorkie and the health problems, especially them losing their teeth were horrible. These dog website are making me crazy, I don't know what to believe. I just want a calm, sweet small dog who I can take on walks with me.

Gosh ,i hear you i had to give up my golden,clancy had to seel my home,could not find any place to live that had a big yard,we had over 3 acres, my heart so misses my goldens,had 6 in all as time went buy,i have a king charles, can't get him house broke ,soon to be 6 months old ,never,ever had a dog like this,i had always heard that your breed was high energy.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

lovesallanimals · ‎03-11-2010

@Dusty1 wrote:
@lovesallanimals I am so sorry about Molly. It's so hard.
I am not over losing my JR, Dodger. He was 18 & I lost him 4 years ago.
Dachsunds are sweet, sweet dogs.
JR are so energetic, though. I don't know if I would be up for that when they are a puppy.
Maybe a nice kitten?

Dusty1 - I did think of a kitten, I had cats many years ago and they were wonderful. But I was working then so I was always around people and active. If I get a kitten now, I will feel kind of solitary whereas with a dog, I can take her out and about on my walks. I truly do not know which way to go. I have not been without a furry companion for so many years I guess I just need some time to figure this out and it will happen.

Puppy Galore · ‎10-21-2025

@lovesallanimals wrote:
As many of you know from my previous post, I lost my Jack Russell Molly all of a sudden. She was on my lap happy, I was rubbing her belly which she loved, then later on she came out of her doggie bed collapsed on the floor and passed away. She was going to be 10 in April. That being said, I live alone having lost my husband this past spring. I am in my 70s and so miss having a dog companion. I always loved Dachsunds but read they cannot be allowed to jump onto a couch, bed, go up and down stairs. It seems like you have to carry them everywhere. And what if you ar not home for a couple of hours.

I wanted to know if anyone has experience with these adorable dogs. I want a short haired small dog so if not a Dachshund I might get another JR. Any input would be appreciated.

Oh, them I looked into a Yorkie and the health problems, especially them losing their teeth were horrible. These dog website are making me crazy, I don't know what to believe. I just want a calm, sweet small dog who I can take on walks with me.

@lovesallanimals

I'm sorry that you lost both your dear husband and sweet Molly.

Have you considered a mix breed?

My sweet old pup is a mix of Yorkie and Chihuahua. When I rescued him he was under year old. He was very playful until last year, old age has caught up with him.

He has lost three teeth through the years and has had no major health issues. I make sure he has his teeth cleaned as needed by our vet. I clean his teeth everyday. He is very sweet and loved walking and playing. Best of all he loves me and I love him.

I've had several friends who had or have Dachsunds and every one of them have problems with their backs and hind legs.

I also read the official sites of breeds and truly believe pure breeds have more problems than mixed breeds.

My boy weighs about 13 pounds and I can lift him and carry him. I'm 75 and IF I considered having another it would be an older pup or senior and small. I don't have family left to care for him after I'm no longer here.

These are things which need to be considered before adopting another precious fur baby.

I wish you many years with your pup when you decide.