15 Things you didn’t know about dachshunds
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#10 – They Are The Smallest Hunting Breed
The Dachshund is the smallest breed in the AKC hound group, but don’t let that fool you. They are tenacious and were bred to not just stalk prey but kill it.
#11 – They Are Jumpers
For some reason, the little Doxie is known for jumping out of people’s arms, often hurting their backs. It is recommend you keep them safe while in your arms by tucking one hand around the hind end and the other holding him from underneath, up through his front legs with your hand on his chest, to keep him from getting free.
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#12 – The Ultimate Watch Dog
Since they were bred to hunt and kill, the Doxie definitely has the will to go after anything. In fact, a study in the 2008 Applied Animal Behavior Science journal ranked the Dachshund as one of the most aggressive breeds toward both humans and other dogs.
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