History, coats, colours, temperament, health and culture of the badger hound — one long, low, stubborn encyclopedia.
The long spine and its risks — IVDD above all — plus eyes, knees, teeth, weight and lifespan. The single most important section for any owner.
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Intervertebral disc disease affects around one in four dachshunds in their lifetime. Knowing the early signs and acting fast changes outcomes.
You cannot change your dog's disc genetics. You can change almost everything about the mechanical load those discs carry every day.
The spine gets the headlines, but eyes, knees, teeth, weight and hormones all deserve an owner's attention.
One of the longer-lived breeds for its popularity — 12 to 16 years is normal — with the back, the waistline and the teeth doing most to set where a given dog lands.