Puppies dachshunds. What do you need to know about them to the future owner?

You first decided to have a puppy. Let's dwell on some points that you need to know. Undoubtedly, all puppies of the dachshund are cute and charming. They are affectionate and mobile, playful and very funny. But they are not toys, but living beings. And you, bringing a puppy into the house, take responsibility for his life, health and proper upbringing.

Let's talk about the peculiarities of this breed. Now these dogs are rarely used for their direct purpose - for northerly hunting. However, the signs inherent in normal dogs, the breed retains. The low growth and sprain of the spine, crooked legs and strong muscles, powerful teeth, brave and hazardous temperament, the desire to dominate can contribute to the emergence of situations that are dangerous for the dog.

Because of their anatomical features, the dachshund puppies experience an increased strain on the spine. Given this, they must be protected from unnecessarily sharp jumps or jumps from a height. Sometimes even an unsuccessful jumping off the couch can harm the puppy. For the same reason, they should never be lifted behind the scruff. Raise the baby only with two hands, supporting under the chest and under the belly. When the puppy grows up and plays in the yard with other dogs, try to pick up comrades who do not exceed his height and strength, keep him from attacking large dogs.

You can not also lift a puppy, taking it under the front paws. This can lead to the fact that their elbows will stick out in the sides. For the same reason, dachshund puppies do not have to go down the stairs for a year. Do not let your pet stand on its hind legs. These can lead to their deformation, not to mention the extra burden on the spine.

According to the breed standard, the dachshund ears at the base should be slightly raised. So that they do not hang like rags, try not to smooth them.

It goes without saying that feeding the puppy of the dachshund should be full. Up to 2 months they need mother's milk, so you do not need to buy a month and a half month old puppies. A two-month-old puppy usually eats from a bowl himself. It must be fed at the same time. Up to 4 months, 5 feedings are needed, then their number is gradually reduced to 4-3 per day. An adult dog needs two meals a day.

What should the dachshund puppies eat after they have been taken away from their mother? It is known that dogs are predators and are best adapted to meat food in their physiology. Another thing is that for the owner it can be expensive. Therefore, usually puppies have to feed the porridge, necessarily adding to them meat products. Kashi 2 month old puppy is better to give manna, from cereals "Hercules" or buckwheat-passed. Up to 4 months of age, they should be cooked on milk. After 4 months - on a meat broth.

First, the meat must be given in the form of minced meat. If you are sure that it does not contain eggs of parasites (meat bought in the store passes the appropriate sanitary check), it can be given raw. Fatty pork is excluded. You can give minced meat from sea fish. Twice a week a raw egg is added to the porridge . Cottage cheese, dairy products, cheese dachshunds eat willingly. When the puppy grows up, raw bones are necessarily added to the food.

Sweets, smoked products, sausages, sausages, sweets, sugar, various delicacies, dachshunds should not receive. If you want to protect the dog from manifestations of diathesis and obesity, it is better to feed it with a simple and useful food. Even training dachshunds can do without sweets and sausages. As a bonus, slices of dry food or cheese will do.

Do not forget that the dog should always have water for drinking. Add vitamins and preparations containing Ca and other microelements, finely chopped vegetables.

Do not forget about timely vaccinations.

With good care, feeding and timely vaccination, the puppy will grow healthy and strong. Remember this, and you will not regret your decision to start a dog.