If you do decide to get one of these adorable dachshunds, then you will need to know the basic knowledge to take care of it properly.  The most important thing that you will need is accommodations.  The dog should have a bed that is no smaller than it.  Allow the bed to be long enough so that your dog can fully stretch out in it.  Also supply some sort of blanket for those chilly nights.  The next thing it will need is a cage.  The cage will be used if you go traveling.  Like the bed, the dog should be able to fully stretch out in it.  Also, your dog should be able to turn around in it.  Put something soft at the bottom of this so the dachshund can lay down with comfort.  The last accommodation is a pen.  The pen will be used during the day while you are at work, school, or some place your dog can’t go with you.  It should have food, water, a place to sleep, and a place to use the bathroom.  It should be fenced in as well.  All of this may seem like a lot, but it is all worth it in the end.

The next thing you will need for your dog is food and water.  Every dog, dachshund or not, needs these two essentials.  The food you should feed it depends on what your dog needs in terms of vitamins.  The breeder should tell you which food that is right for your dog and how much it should eat.  Most dachshund puppies should eat four times a day until they are three months of age.  Between three and six months of age, the puppy should eat three times a day with slightly larger portions.  Until the puppy is one year of age, feed it twice a day.  At one year of age, feed it once a day.  These feeding schedules are not suggested for every dachshund, but they should be considered when deciding how much to feed.

Giving your dachshund enough exercise is of key importance.  It will help it from becoming obese and keep it in tip top shape.  You should keep it on a scheduled exercise plan so your dog will know when it is time to walk or play.  By allowing your dog to think in this way, it will help your dog mentally as well.  Some good examples of exercise are walking, playing fetch, or running in the yard with it.

To keep your dog from becoming sick, you need to keep your dog up-to-date with the latest medications and vaccinations.  Ask your veterinarian about the medications that your dog needs.  You should have a vet in mind before you get a dachshund in case of an emergency.  These vaccinations will protect your dog from internal worms that can harm or kill your dog.  Monthly medicines can also protect your dog from these worms as well as from fleas and ticks.

Your dachshund’s hygiene is another important thing to keep in mind.  This consists of bathing, grooming, and dental care.  As your dog walks around and rolls around outside it will become dirty and need bathed.  To bathe your dog you will need a tub, a water source, and soap.  The tub should have a hose or a nozzle.  The soap you use should meet your dog’s needs in terms of moisturizers or hair growth.  When you bathe your dog, make sure to avoid getting any soap in the dog’s eyes.  After bathing, you should immediately groom your dog with a brush to remove any lost hair or missed dirt.  Caring for your dog’s teeth is important considering it uses them like a hand.  A certified Nylonbone and brushing its teeth will keep its teeth pearly white.