Classic Hot Dog Costume for Your Dachshund
Do you want mustard or ketchup on your wiener dog?

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

The Best Dog Poop Bag Dispenser
Every morning I can tell that the neighborhood dogs were busy the night before and their owners neglected to pick up after their mess.  Of course having three Dachshunds, I’m guilty by default and get that dirty look

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

About – Your Dachshund Site Host
The owner who looks a lot like "Goofy."

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 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

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’s the Best Bed for My Miniature Dachshund?
Any bed other than your bed is the best bed for your Miniature Dachshund.  All jokes aside, the best bed for your dog is not yours.  Really, let me state that again: not your bed. So how do you find the perfect bed

View from the eyes of a Dachshund
View from the eyes of a Dachshund, a photo by Howard O. Young on Flickr. This weekend I was attempting to pull off a few pictures of my Motorola Droid for my wife that I’ve been taking throughout the year. It seemed

Underwater Treadmill for Back Surgery Rehabilitation
The other day, I was taken back to my distant memory when a reader posted several concerns about Scottie her Dachshund with back problems and how long he was taking to recover from back surgery.  I failed to respond

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

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 Bed Warmer
Odie, a short-haired miniature dachshund, is always cold and recommends a dog bed warmer to all his pet friends.  There are many pet bed warmers out there on the market but the K&H shown here is about the best.

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

My Three Dotson Dogs!
I always get asked the strangest things by neighbors while out walking my dogs.  They are very curious and ask you just about anything about the breed.  Apparently the older gentleman with a thick Indian accent could

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

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

Dachshund Painting
Odie decided to try his “ear” at painting today.  Somehow he dipped his right ear into a can of latex paint and decided to paint the carpet and couch and my wife.  My wife didn’t know about it cause

Is your Garden “Pet Safe” for Your Dogs?
At the Vet yesterday, I was reminded with a pamphlet that some of the plants in our garden are not safe for our Dachshunds.   Many of the plants are very toxic to dogs and some are toxic to cats.  While we don’t

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

Snuggie for Dachshunds Examined
If you happen to own Dachshunds and you were wondering about buying a Snuggie for your dog, you may want to read the Snuggie for Dogs Review.  The review examines the Snuggie featuring Odie as the test subject and

Small Dog Beds are for Dachshunds
If this is a true statement – “Small Dog Beds are for Dachshunds” – why do our dogs chose to sleep in the largest bed in the house?  It’s because, it their bed and not our bed. So, this year, we’re planning

Q: Why Do Dachshunds Shiver?
We receive an email from a reader with a Dachshund that shivers: Is it normal for a dashund to shiver? Not only when it is cold outside but when he’s on your lap.  I heard it’s a sign of back problems.