The best part of having/loving a dachshund is...

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Permalink Reply by Her on April 2, 2009 at 5:38pm

Their intense willingness to take on larger dogs, their 'sweet' smell from their paws, the way they love to dog pile on their humans, how silly they get when food is in the picture, and their joy when we come home after a day out!

Permalink Reply by Kat on April 2, 2009 at 6:15pm

They really do love to take on larger dogs. I could swear my dachshund thinks he is the size of a lab, if not bigger!

Permalink Reply by Becky Travels on December 9, 2009 at 3:16pm

My favorite part is how they snuggle no matter what! If I'm having a bad day or just want to sit and vegg out on the couch Waldi is right there no matter what. I tell everyone he is a professional snuggler. Even my Dad, who is less than thrilled with small dogs, absolutely loves to snuggle with Waldi. My Dad looks forward to us coming home so he can nap with Waldi!

Permalink Reply by Kat on December 21, 2009 at 2:37am

I have noticed that dachshunds tend to win over everyone they come into contact with, even those who claim not to like small dogs! Waldi sounds like a great little guy. Cuddling with my doxie is one of my favorite things. :)

Permalink Reply by Amanda Jacob on December 11, 2009 at 10:00pm

They have so much personality and general characteristics that I find all dachshunds have. My favorite are that they like to sunbathe, tuck their nose in your arm when sleeping in your lap, how they curl up in anything, their "ask for forgiveness rather than permission" attitude, and how they follow you wherever you go. I actually blogged about this...
http://mandapandapolarbear.blogspot.com/2009/09/dachshund-love.html

Permalink Reply by Kat on December 21, 2009 at 2:35am

I LOVE the pictures you included in your blog about dachshund characteristics!

Permalink Reply by Shayna on March 10, 2010 at 11:38am

This may be true for all dogs - but the best part to me is that you are the sun, the moon, and the stars. They are happy when you come home, never hold grudges, cuddle up as close as they can possibly get before slumping over in total relaxed sleep, confident in your ability to keep them from harm.

Permalink Reply by Kat on May 3, 2010 at 9:39pm

Its so true, they don't hold grudges! No matter what they will cuddle in as close as possible and pass out. They are so dedicated to people that they would climb or jump over anything to get to you the moment you come in the door after being gone...even just for ten minutes.

Permalink Reply by Kat on May 3, 2010 at 9:43pm

My dachshund demands to cuddle. Its really funny. If I have something on my lap (usually my mac), he will stick his nose under it and try to throw it off to make himself room. Or he will just plop his butt on top of it. Ha. Luckily he is light.