Dachshunds

Dachshunds are everywhere. Walk down any fashionable metropolitan street today and you will be tripping over little sausages. They are the dog du jour: compact enough for city living yet feisty enough for a good country walk; cute but clever and independent. Advertising campaigns, aprons, Christmas decorations, Instagram accounts from Canada to Japan to Australia are all peppered with them. They have a universal appeal and come in two official sizes: standard (between 7 kg and 14.5 kg) and miniature (under 5 kg), with lots of 'unofficials' in between; three types of coat: smooth, long-haired and wire-haired; and myriad variations of colouring. By the writer's reckoning there are more than 150 varieties that will pass muster with the UK Kennel Club. In this book, Caroline Donald shares her experience of life with a dachshund: what to look for and what to avoid, how to train and how to look after them. Included too are reports from dachsy homes: from Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund in Canada (3m Facebook followers, 800k on Instagram), River the Mini Dachshund on the Gold Coast in Australia (139k followers on Instagram), to the Dixter dachshunds; Greta the puppy belonging to landscape designer Catherine Fitzgerald, her husband the actor Dominic West and family and Willow, the elegant long-haired English cream belonging to Claire Waight Keller, artistic director of Givenchy and designer of Meghan's wedding dress. There are also stories of artists' dachshunds, including Picasso's Lump, Andy Warhol's Archie and Amos and David Hockney's Stanley and Boodgie; and royal dachshunds (Queen Victoria's, the Kaiser's, Princess Margaret's). New to the breed or old hand, there's more than a titbit or two to get your teeth into.

Dachshunds are everywhere. Walk down any fashionable metropolitan street today and you will be tripping over little sausages. They are the dog du jour: compact enough for city living yet feisty enough for a good country walk; cute but clever and independent. Advertising campaigns, aprons, Christmas decorations, Instagram accounts from Canada to Japan to Australia are all peppered with them. They have a universal appeal and come in two official sizes: standard (between 7 kg and 14.5 kg) and miniature (under 5 kg), with lots of 'unofficials' in between; three types of coat: smooth, long-haired and wire-haired; and myriad variations of colouring. By the writer's reckoning there are more than 150 varieties that will pass muster with the UK Kennel Club. In this book, Caroline Donald shares her experience of life with a dachshund: what to look for and what to avoid, how to train and how to look after them. Included too are reports from dachsy homes: from Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund in Canada (3m Facebook followers, 800k on Instagram), River the Mini Dachshund on the Gold Coast in Australia (139k followers on Instagram), to the Dixter dachshunds; Greta the puppy belonging to landscape designer Catherine Fitzgerald, her husband the actor Dominic West and family and Willow, the elegant long-haired English cream belonging to Claire Waight Keller, artistic director of Givenchy and designer of Meghan's wedding dress. There are also stories of artists' dachshunds, including Picasso's Lump, Andy Warhol's Archie and Amos and David Hockney's Stanley and Boodgie; and royal dachshunds (Queen Victoria's, the Kaiser's, Princess Margaret's). New to the breed or old hand, there's more than a titbit or two to get your teeth into.

A beautifully illustrated guide to Dachshunds, packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friends happy and healthy. Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, and the doe-eyed Dachshund might just be one of the most lovable of all. But there are many things to consider when you bring a dachshund into your home. • How often should I walk them? • What health issues should I look out for? • How much training will they need? • Are my favourite foods poisonous? Written from the perspective of your dog, this playful and informative book takes a fresh look at the wonderful world of Dachshunds. It's an all-inclusive guide covering everything you need to know about this scent hound turned companion, while celebrating their courageous and cuddly personalities. The challenging puppy months, diet and training are covered along with advice on grooming, maintaining good health and identifying illnesses. Richly illustrated by Meredith Jensen and packed with adorable photographs of beloved pets – dog lovers, owners and enthusiasts will adore this playful celebration of Dachshunds.

Abeautifully illustrated guide to Dachshunds, packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friends happy and healthy. Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, and the doe-eyed Dachshund might just be one of the most lovable of all. But there are many things to consider when you bring a dachshund into your home. • How often should I walk them? • What health issues should I look out for? • How much training will they need? • Are my favourite foods poisonous? Written from the perspective of your dog, this playful and informative book takes a fresh look at the wonderful world of Dachshunds. It's an all-inclusive guide covering everything you need to know about this scent hound turned companion, while celebrating their courageous and cuddly personalities.The challenging puppy months, diet and training are covered along with advice on grooming, maintaining good health and identifying illnesses. Richly illustrated by Meredith Jensen and packed with adorable photographs of beloved pets – dog lovers, owners and enthusiasts will adore this playful celebration of Dachshunds.