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Your Happy Healthy Pet Dachshund, 2nd Edition About the Author Contents Shopping List Pet Sitter’s Guide The Dachshund Chapter 1: What Is a Dachshund?

Built for Hunting That Elegant Head Sizes Coat Types Colors and Patterns

Chapter 2: The Dachshund’s History

The Dachshund’s Roots Developing the Modern Dachshund History of the Smooth Variety Longhair Dachshund History Wirehair Dachshund History The Miniature Emerges

Chapter 3: Why Choose a Dachshund?

A Hunting Hound Quick, Playful, Hungry! Dachshunds and Families A Faithful Companion

Chapter 4: Choosing Your Dachshund

Deciding on the Basics Gathering Information Finding a Good Dachshund Breeder Meeting a Responsible Breeder Examining the Puppies What About an Adult Dachshund? Rescue Dachshunds Your Life with Your Dachshund Begins

Chapter 5: Bringing Your Dachshund Home

Where to Keep Your Puppy Using a Crate Your Dachshund’s First Days Leaving Your Puppy Home Alone

Chapter 6: Feeding Your Dachshund

Finding the Right Food A Sensible Feeding Schedule What About Treats?

Chapter 7: Grooming Your Dachshund

Caring for the Smooth Coat Caring for the Longhair Coat Caring for the Wirehair Coat Bathing Ears, Eyes, and Teeth Nail Trimming Using a Professional Groomer Fleas and Ticks

Chapter 8: Keeping Your Dachshund Healthy

Choosing Your Dog’s Veterinarian Health Concerns for Dachshunds Health Concerns for All Dogs

Chapter 9: Training Your Dachshund

Understanding Builds the Bond Practical Commands for Family Pets Training for Attention Teaching Cooperation

Chapter 10: Housetraining Your Dachshund

Your Housetraining Shopping List The First Day Confine Your Pup Watch Your Pup Accidents Happen Scheduling Basics

Appendix: Learning More About Your Dachshund

Some Good Books Periodicals

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