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Ok Folks--please put on your thinking caps. I;m interested in finding this breed of dog for I live in a Senior Facility and small apartment. No matter where I look, I can't seem to hit it right in any search window. I'm looking for this breed of Dog in the Rochester New York area. Can anyone point me in the right direction.
I do not want to go to a breeder in Virginia and a purebred is not the way to go I don't think. Even checking the local Newspaper ads is of no help.
Help me out please. You all have come through for me on other issues. So--here's another one.
Thank You all
A Doxie rescue or your local shelter will be able to find you one, no doubt.
I just have to say though...I don't think this is the breed to go with in your situation.
-First, they bark, and a lot. It is very possible to teach them to control it, but it is not a quick or easy process because they are just a very barky breed. And they don't have a bark that matches their size - they sound like a 50lb dog when they bark. So, if you have close neighbors, not only will the dog bark at every tiny sound they make, and every sound in the hallway, and every car in the parking lot, but everyone will be bothered by it. Like I said, it's possible to train them to not bark as often, and teach them a "quiet" command (as I have), but it is not easy to train away and is not possible to eliminate completely.
-Next, despite their size, they really do need a decent amount of exercise, and pups/adolescents/young adults especially are full of energy that they need to run/walk/play off on a daily basis. Those little legs are surprisingly speedy and those little bodies are deceptively strong. They are not one of those breeds that will be happy to sit on your lap all day (although they do LOVE to cuddle) and do need a real outlet for their energy. An older Doxie would probably be fine, but a puppy is not an option for an older person who would simply not be able to keep up with their energy needs. A few games of fetch in your apartment is not going to cut it, and neither is a 15 minute walk. I go out and run and run and play and play for at LEAST an hour a day with my two, and they're still RARING to go afterwards. An older Doxie with a little less energy might be a better option.
-They are very difficult to house train, considered by many to be one of the most difficult breeds. I have seen many given up because people just couldn't handle it anymore. Early on, they need taken out at least once an hour, and every 3-4 hours at night. And even with all the precautions and trips outside in the world, there will still be accident after accident for many months. Even when older, every 3-5 hours or so is still a necessity for some Doxies. Again, an older Doxie might be a better bet, because they will at least be able to hold it longer and may even already be house trained.
-The can not be allowed to go up or down stairs or jump on or off furniture (because they have very fragile spines and these activities can cause a lot of damage), so be prepared for a lot of bending down and lifting. Plus, even if you go for a Mini Doxie pup, you may end up with a standard. I know someone who got a Mini Doxie pup from two parents who were both under 10lbs. He ended up growing to be 20lbs. This is fairly common, and you may end up with a heavy dog that you will need to lift dozens of times a day. A ramp can be purchased for furniture or your bed (although we make our ramps ourselves), but stairs can not be allowed.
***Just to add to the point above - if you DO go with a Doxie, please, PLEASE look into how to protect their backs. They need to be picked up and held a certain way, and a few activities, like those mentioned above, can't be allowed. There are steps you can take for a life-long healthy back (although even with precautions, they can still end up paralyzed), so please do check into that.
Doxies are truly not a good breed for a lot of people. They see these small, funny looking dogs and figure they are perfect for an apartment or for a child or an elderly person or a first-time dog owner, but they are a surprising breed, and they behave nothing like their appearance might suggest. They are perfect for me (I have two), but a lot of people who are not expecting some of the more "interesting" aspects of the breed become quickly overwhelmed. They are also stubborn and independent and require firm, no-nonsense training, yet you can't just scream at them either (and certainly never lay an angry hand on them), because they won't respond to that kind of training either. It's a tough balance between patience and firmness that a lot of people can't achieve, and an untrained Doxie is a monster dog.
I am not telling you this to put you down or anything else - but I have seen so many people excitedly bring home their first Dachshund puppy only to be pulling their hair out two months later when they realize it wasn't what they expected. I just don't want this to happen to you or your future dog. Doxies are a delightful breed though, so if you have your heart set on one, an older (5-8+) Doxie might be for you. They often live well into their teens, so you will still have MANY good years with a middle-aged Doxie.
Good luck finding your perfect friend. Just remember to do your research, and when in doubt, get in touch with people who know the breed you are considering. If you have any questions about Doxies, feel free to e-mail me.
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