Anyone with a sausage dog with dc??

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Iv always loved them as do dc and considering getting one. When Iv researched they haven't come up well as good dogs for kids yet one friend I know have on with 3 kids and it's been great (and put up with a lot!) and another friend I know has 2 with young kids and she said hers are amazing with her 3 young kids and she grew up with them and loved them and said really friendly, loyal and great with kids. Just wanted to see who else had them with kids and what they thought?

Tia

They like to remove socks off your feet

Yes - they are good fun for things like that.

I have had two and would literally kill to have another. I am known for crossing the street to stroke and fuss them. I have never, ever been nipped but they're ankle grabbers if you're wearing jeans or trousers that flap.

I would like a liver brown mini girl who I will call Dulcie

Dieu, my sister has 2 shih tzu and she has issues with hers! One hates the wind and keeps my sister up at night when it's windy and the other is friendlier but my sister tells my boys to leave him be as hrs unlredictable? I have no other experience with them although they came up in the list of good round kids?

"Who's a good boy?"

I've never met a nasty one. There must be some, but provided you behave well, they are fine.

But make sure it is PRA and cord checked.

Don't let them go upstairs too much, the back goes.

Cousin who is a vet says they have been massively overbred, lots of issues as a result, including arthritis, back legs going etc, but oh how I want one. miniature long haired.

Like our JRT, v feisty.

How would you stop them going upstairs? They would fit through a stair gate?!

We have a mini long who is 3yrs old and fantastic with our 6 month old son. He's a very chilled out dog. They can become very territorial so it's important to socialise them early on otherwise they tend to assign themselves as 'protector' of one person. Thankfully he's not too much of a barker - we let him bark once or twice St the squirrels in the garden and then he knows no more. They've been bred to have certain traits - theyre hounds after all - so you need to let them have abt outlet then it's easier to manage. He just wants to warn us about the impending doom of a squirrel and so we let him know he's done his job.

Ours is happy with 8 mile muddy walls (loves the mud a lot) and duvet days, so they really are a versatile breed. He doesn't moult too much but then his love of mud means he has a rinse most days.

With the aggression/snappy/bitey stats beloved of the tabloids, I have seen some very poorly behaved small dogs of all breeds. I do think that some people let smaller dogs get away with behaviors thst wouldn't be tolerated in bigger dogs; they think they're cute and the perceived threat is less (a Yorkie jumping up and snapping at you will often be laughed at. If a GSD did this it would be a very different response). Dachshunds are stubborn little buggers so the temptation to let them get away with things is higher as it is hard work. Ours was toilet trained around 4-5 months and will hold it for ages if he feels like it. Equally, he knows he's not allowed to walk up or down the stairs (he can get up the stairs) so patiently waits at the top or bottom for a lift

Where in SE are you? There are loads of dachshund groups that regularly get together for walks. Happy to put you in touch with one local to you so you can tag along for the full 'immersive' experience!

Should also add we regularly have children over and he is fine with them. They live snuggling him but he always has his bed in the kitchen if he wants some peace.

And they're too big shouldered to fit through a stair gate!

Wow they don't fit through a stair gate! I presumed they would! I live in East Sussex. I know someone with 2 sausage dogs (3 dc) and going to try ask if I can take my ds' s over.

Can I ask where those of you that have them, where they sleep at night and do you have any problems then waking you in the night?

Iv read about making sure they are picked up correctly and being careful with the stairs, what else can you do to prevent back issues?

Ours used to get daily walks on rough fell ground. They were pretty healthy and strong which really helped, but the younger one developed back problems and put his back out on the front steps at about 7. The vet used to manipulate it back. He tended to put on weight - a little soft round the fingers when you picked him up - not the toilet roll shape you see on some of them He died of heart problems at 10 (congenital). The other had kidney problems, was always thin, and lived to 16.

(Also - NOT allowed on furniture - they had a dog bed )

I thought this thread had been started by my ds2 :o

If you aren't around for whatever reason I guess they will jump on furniture anyway? My house is pretty open planned and can't shut areas off. If you don't allow them on sofa then you can't have them sit on your lap surely? Mixed signals and all that?

I'm a nanny. Family have 3 children (5,3 and 1) and 3 dachshunds! It's a mad house but dogs and kids all get on very well.
The dogs are noisy though, lots of barking! Noisier than the children!

Ours never went on the furniture when we were not in the room (uncle's overtrained jack russel gun dog did though ). They used to lie in front of the fire with the cat on them, or in their bed in the kitchen.

I have a wirehaired, she is very gentle, great with children and rarely barks (comes from a line of quiet dachsies, but I have heard that some can be very vocal). Her coat is rough but nice to touch, similar to Border Terriers, and she has lovely velvety ears. When I take her out the children from next door come out to fuss over her and they all love it. They are lovely dogs, very quirky, full of character and can walk for miles. Just be careful of their backs, and watch them off lead. If they get a sniff of something in the woods they'll be off like a shot to find it and will disappear for ages, only to return when they feel like it (or maybe that's just mine).

No this will be my first. My sister and brother have dogs. I'm trying to do all my homework!

Might I suggest OP that you consider the specific traits that you want in a dog, rather than a specific breed?

So, and this is was my list, rather than what you might want -

Good temperament
Loving nature.
Trainable/biddable
Like a lot of exercise.
Not shed too much, not need too much grooming.
Medium/small.
Good with kids.
Not independently minded (thinking some of the terrier breeds, harder to recall and train)

Spaniels fit us, we have two, they wouldn't suit others though. And we had them from puppies, so it's easier to try to fit your list with a good breeder.

If you are going for 18 months plus, then you might not get the exact requirements that you want with a specific breed. I would be more open minded, if you get a loveable natured, gentle, soft lump of a cross breed who is great with kids, what does the breed matter?

Just a thought, and good luck!

Need a strong good advice!
I want a dog. I love dobermans and setters and lots of other breeds.
BUT I need to consider my family and situation.
The back issue isn't just about picking them up. Kids falling on the dog would terrify me.