FURminator Inc. is Deshedding it Competition
An interesting read in the Wall Street Journal popped up in my reader today.  FURminator Inc. has been deshedding its competition by filing more than 20 patent lawsuits for knockoff products. Consider what A

Using a Dog Comb to Groom Your Long Haired Dog
I have to admit that over the years, I’ve never used a comb for grooming our long haired Dachshund with perhaps the exception of using a plastic comb I used personally from myself.   Perhaps with the poor grooming

Are Oreck Vacuums Good for Pet Hair?
I hate buying vacuums.  We simply don’t know how well they will work until we get home and try it out on our carpet.  But I’d like to save you some time and perhaps some frustration, if you need to buy a

How to Stop a Dachshund Puppy From Peeing in the House
It’s been a while since Molly was a puppy so I’m going from ancient memory and recalling that she was quite easy to house train by following four simple rules.  However, I did benefit from training Chloe

Blue Buffalo Health Bars Review
Two out of three Dachshunds prefer Blue Buffalo Health Bars.

Long Haired Dachshund
The Long Haired Dachshund has a beautiful coat tailored to fit his short body.

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How to Pick Really Good Pet Names
You’ve just brought home a new family member – a kitten or a puppy – introduce it to its new home and you go through the process of trying to figure out what to call it.  Sometimes a new pet isn’t planned and

Can Vetoryl for Dogs Help Reduce Canine Cushing’s Disease Symptoms?
Vetoryl for dogs is perhaps one of those miracle drugs which may extend the life of your beloved pet or in our case, Chloe.  Chloe, who was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, was rapidly going downhill.  My guess is

How much is Dog Insurance?
Dog insurance varies from state to state, from breed to breed and the age of your pet, so the best way to determine how much dog insurance will cost you is to get an online quote.  Some insurance brokers such as

Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?
I asked my wife today if dogs could eat watermelon.  Her quick and witty response was “not if I get to it first.”  Since our Dachshunds – nor I — probably will ever get some melon scraps from my wife my

How to Save Big $$$ with Blue Buffalo Dog Food Coupons
Our Dachshunds were introduced to Blue Buffalo Dog food several years ago by a company representative giving a sales pitch on how superior their food was compared to other brands on the market.  The nice sales woman

The Best Dog Brush for Shedding
Best Grooming Tools After twelve years of searching for the best dog brush for long-haired Dachshunds, I believe that I may have found the best one that removes the dead undercoat that tangles and knots.  Both Molly

Save Money with PetSmart Grooming Coupons
With three Dachshunds, our grooming costs are tripled so before we take our Doxies to PetSmart for their grooming, we shop around for some coupons on eBay to maximize our savings.  The reason why we do this is because

What is the Best Indoor Dog Ramp?
My three Doxies just love to get onto the couch to sit with their “Mommy,” but Chloe our oldest Dachshund has a difficult time hopping up and navigating those “dog steps for small dogs.”  Most likely it is her

Fiber for Dogs
Adding fiber to diet Like people, dogs need fiber to help in the digestion of their food.  More important, the fiber is a bulk-forming laxative which is extremely important for dogs that suffer from an Anal Sac

Do Dachshunds Shed?
Yes, they do shed.  Even Odie, our short-haired Dachshund sheds his hair. It is only about one half inch long and somewhat course, but does come out especially around his neck where it is a little longer. Our two

Warning: Dog Drinking Excessive Water
Dogs that have an excessive thirst for water may be a warning sign that you should not overlook.  The warning indication may be due to kidney failure or diabetes. The good news is that this symptom may be a result from

Dog Steps for Small Dogs
We all love our pets so much that it is very important to buy steps for them to get into our bed. Never mind the sleepless nights and sore backs from the awkward positions we sleep in to accommodate a dog or two (or

Dachshund Back Problems
Due to the elongated spine of the Dachshund, there is a good chance that your dog eventually may have back problems.  Like in humans, injuries to the back are often very painful and limit the activity of your dog. 

Dachshund Names
It’s always tough trying to name your new Dachshund puppy and I know that with Odie and Molly they originally named Brutus and Rosie before we settled on the former. Of course Chloe’s name stuck with her

Dachshund Facts
Temperament Dachshunds are a loving kind animal, stubborn but good with families.  They are known to bite, but we have not experienced that with our pets.  Molly does not like being groomed and requires a muzzle for

Training Leads for Dogs
Training leads are a very useful tool in helping your dog understand commands from a distance.  Basically, the lead is a long leash that is 20 to 50 feet in length which enables you to work standing apart from your

Dog Gates for the House
Every pet owner should consider strategic locations to place one or more dog gates in the house to isolate their animals from visitors or simply to keep them from total access to the house.  This is especially

How Long Do Dachshunds Live?
Dachshunds live for a very looooong time!  All jokes aside, Dachsunds can well into their twenties, in fact Chanel, a 21-year old Doxie made it into Guinness record book as the oldest live dog.   Her fur turned all

Where I Buy My Dachshund Clothes
Dachshund clothes are very practical in keeping your dog warm and dry in the winter and cute and cool in the warmer months. But if you are like me, I have a terrible time locating clothes for my Dachshunds.  Odie is

Strange Dachshund Picture
Sometimes you have to carry your camera around with you all the time to get those perfect pictures of your dogs because they always move position if you go and fetch it. But today I was lucky and was able to run to my

Dachshund Breed Info
About the Dachshund Hi and welcome to 3doxies.com! If you were looking for information about the dachshund,  you’ve come to the right place. First off, I’m a proud owner (or do they own me) of three

Dachshunds Love Home Cooked Dog Food
For the past year I cook the Dachshunds chicken and pumpkin dog food.  It is extremely healthy for them and has enough fiber to help with the anal glads which Odie has a problem with. It is a real simple recipe where I

How to Know when it’s time for your Dachshunds to Potty
It’s been raining here in Dachshund land for the past four days… and you need to make every effort to find the right time to let your dogs out to potty… Their usuual schedule is right when we wake up