Dachshunds are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. Just like their many personality traits, Dachshunds have many nicknames too. You may have heard of them referred to as Weenie, Hot Dog, Sausage Dog, Doxie, or Wiener-Dog.
Dachshunds are an entertaining addition to any family because of their cute appearance and unique personality. Owning a Dachshund is a sure way to make your days brighter and full of laughter. These small dogs are lovable, playful, and downright hilarious.
So, what is it exactly that makes Doxies so hilarious?
1. Your Furniture Is No Longer Yours
During the day, your sofas are hogged by your Dachshunds, and during the night, it’s your bed. Despite being small, you will be surprised to see how much space they take up while sleeping.
They like to settle over the sofa like they are the owners of the house. Yes, you will have to change your seat and not disturb your Dachshund’s sleep.
No matter how cozy and comfortable of a bed you get them, Dachshunds want to cuddle right next to you. Part of the reason for this is that Dachshunds love affection and attention from their owners. The comfort of being near their owners brings them ease.
2. They’re Little Food Thieves
Dachshunds are master counter-surfers. If you are not vigilant about safely storing it away, you are not going to find it again. Where did the food go you may ask? The answer is in your Dachshund’s stomach.
These low-to-the-ground dogs are small, but they boast a big appetite. They love eating but more than that, they love eating your food.
This is especially true at the dinner table. They want everything they see you eating. The moment you look away from the food on your plate, it will be gone. Also, you will likely never catch them in the act.
This may be unbelievable for non-Dachshund parents, but it really is true. Any Dachshund owner can testify about the sneakiness of these little rascals.
3. Dachshunds Love Their Ears Flipped Over
Dachshunds always flip back their ears. Tucking them back into their factory position is a full-time job. You will do it so often that it will become a natural reflex to you.
It has already been established that Doxies are attention grabbers. So, you turning to them every few minutes to flip back their ears is the ultimate tactic to becoming the center of attention. On the plus side, you will get to touch your Dachshund’s ears more often, which are one of the softest things you will ever feel.
Dachshunds turning their ears inside out is good hygiene, as it helps keep air out the ears. This helps dry out any moisture they may have stored and keeps them free of ear infections.
4. Dachshunds Bark Around the Clock
Dachshunds may be small, but they will have the loudest mouth in your house. These cute sausage dogs love to bark at anything and everything.
Why do the Dachshunds bark? They are hunting dogs. Barking is their way to communicate. Weenies bark when they are happy, mischievous, territorial, excited, nervous, annoyed, or even bored.
They bark at the smallest of noises. Sometimes, it may be something humans cannot hear because their hearing is so much better than ours.
They bark at things as random as birds, a passing mailman, and even falling leaves. In their mind, they are protecting you from the dangers of this world.
Although seeing their barking reactions as cute, it can get tiresome. Moreover, the constant barking can cause problems with their larynx. So, gear up for training your Dachshunds for their safety and your mental health.
5. Dachshunds Are Very Expressive
Dachshunds are a very smart dog. They will let you know what they are feeling, either through expressions or actions. If you have one, you will understand why we say that they are very expressive.
They lick you when they are happy. They use their puppy eyes and head tilt to apologize. They always get away with everything because who can stay mad at these cute family dogs?
Dachshunds are vocal when annoyed or scared. They will give you the cold shoulder when you have done something to upset them. Yes, it will feel devastating to be ignored by your furry friend, but they’ll come around. And when they are really upset or hurt, they may leave you smelly little presents to emphasize their point.
Why would they be upset you may ask? Maybe because you haven’t given them enough attention for some time, sort of how a two-year-old would act.
These are a few of the reasons why these dogs are constantly referred to as a funny and entertaining breed.
