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Answers on Spaying Your Dachshund

Studies show that spayed female dachshunds outlive non-spayed canines.

There is absolutely no difference between an Australian silky terrier, silky toy terrier and a silky terrier. They are all the same breed, but have different names in different countries, specifically in Australia, Canada and the United States.

Spaying entails the excision of the ovaries and uterus. It is the dachshund version of a human hysterectomy.

In the original 101 Dalmatians movie, Pongo has 72 spots, Perdita has 68 and each of the puppies has 32. Real dalmations have unique numbers and patterns of spots, almost like a human beigns fingerprint.

Spaying is recommended in female dachshunds (bitches) because it helps prevent breast cancer and another condition called pyometra (pus-filled uterus). Both these conditions maybe be detrimental to a dachshund's lifecycle. Nearly 50 percent of female dachshunds die from breast cancer.

Pekingese dogs were sacred to the emperors of China for more than 2,000 years. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. Commoners in Imperial China were forbidden to own Pekingese dogs.

Spaying a dachshund prior to her first menstruation cycle provides it with the protection from pyometra and breast cancer.

French poodles were originally used as hunting dogs, but, because their thick coats proved a problem in the bush and water, their owners started clipping them. They left hair on the ankles to protect against rheumatism, which is why poodles sometimes appear to have unusual haircuts.

In male dachshunds, neutering represents a myriad of advantages too. For instance, it can prevent unwanted litters and testicular cancer (if done during the first five months of age). Additionally, neutered dachshunds are less likely to runaway from home. It can mean that an owner does not have to worry about their dachshund digging a trench or escaping only to be injured.

The Podengo, a rare breed of dog, is also known as the Portuguese Warren Hound. It is usually a fawn or yellow color, but can be brown, black or sooty colored without white patches or spots. It resembled a long-bodied chihuahua.

Neutering a male dachshund involves surgical removal of the testicles. One of the underlining advantages of having a dachshund neutered or spayed is that they will not mark their territory by spraying a strong urine. Neutered dachshunds are more family-driven.

The bichon frise breed is quite old. Originally they used to belong only to kings and queens. However, eventually they became known for their abilty to learn tricks and for their excellent sense of balance. As a result, they gained a reputation for being excellent as circus dogs.

To avoid early aggressive behavior neutering is recommended early on.

The boxer breed was so named for his manner of fighting. As opposed to biting, like most dogs would, a boxer will actually begin a fight by "punching" with its front paws, just liek a human boxer.

Both non-neutered and neutered canines offer equivocal domestic protection. Contrary to the misnomer that spaying or neutering a dachshund will cause them to gain weight or become fat, it is untrue.

The joys of motherhood struck with a vengeance when, in 1984, a great dane became the third dog to join the record holders for largest litter. She had twenty-three puppies. Interestingly, each of the three dogs that hold the record are different breeds.

Dog care tip: To prevent your dachshund from gaining weight, make sure you give it regular exercise and never overfeed it.

The bedlington terrier, a large, unique looking breed, is often described as looking like a lamb on a leash. This is probably because it has fur with a wooly texture. As a result of this fur type, the bedlington does not shed.

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