Dachshunds are great but you must, must, must be up for a challenge in training. They are much more hard headed than Boxers. Lots of Dachshund owners complain of house breaking taking a year or more, even with consistent training.

That being said, they are also very loving, wonderful, spunky little dogs. They are the only small breed I want to own at this point. I had a Dachshund from the time I was 2 years old until February '05 when I was 16. He was my best friend growing up. He was always giving you kisses, always by your side.

Dachshunds are people dogs. They love companionship. They often have a "favorite" person that they prefer, but also are great with everyone. They rarely show aggression, people or dog. They usually love to chase cats and will often chase and kill smaller animals, because that is what they are bred to do. My Dachshund killed lots of my pet hamsters when they got out when I was younger.

And because they love you so much, they put up with all of the stupid stuff you make them do:



I miss my boy every day, Dachshund love is unlike any other.