Idlewild Kennels
The Joyful
Dachshund
Anyone who has owned a Dachshund will mention his humor. Dachshunds love to be the center of attention and will quickly find unique ways to please and amuses you. It is simply the Dachshund thing to do!
Dachshunds love their owner and will pick a member of the family to be favored with their devotion.
Dachshunds have opinions on almost every topic and will share them with you!
Dachshunds make wonderful "bed dogs" as they love to burrow down under the covers and cuddle like bedbugs!
Dachshunds sound like big dogs from the other side of the door. They are very protective and any Dachshund worth his feisty persistence will defend his master and his master's home.
Dachshunds love to hunt. Mice, rabbits, chipmunks and squirrel are meant to be chased according to a Dachshund. Don't be surprised if he presents you with such a gift!
Dachshunds were bred to be earth dogs. That is to pursue it's game into burrows in the earth. So don't be surprised if your little one likes to dig.
Dachshunds are bred in two sizes, three coats and a variety of colors...
Standard (16-32 pounds) and miniature (11 pounds and under)..
Smooth, long hair and wire haired...
Reds, Black and Tan, Chocolate, Dapples, Double Dapples, Isabella, Blues, Piebalds, and English Creams
