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Dachshund Grooming FAQ

A round-up of the most frequently asked questions on dachshunds and grooming.

The Papillon is a small dog breed with distinctive large, fringed ears that earned it its name, the French word for butterfly. The Papillon is believed to be one of the oldest of the toy breeds.

I am taking my eight month old dachshund to the groomer for the first time. Because, Oscar is my first dachshund, I'm unsure about the grooming process. Should I bath my dachshund prior to the appointment? Unless you plan to give your dachshund's coat a comprehensive comb through, the answer is no. When dachshunds are not completely brushed out after a bath, the undercoat can become quite matted. The end-result requires the groomer to completely clip your dachshund's hair.

Labrador retrievers, as their name indicates, were bred to retrieve things. However, most people think of them today as retrieving sticks, or other similar objects. In reality, they were originally bred to help fishermen by retrieving fishing nets!

Should I pay the groomer more because my dachshund misbehaves? On the contrary, dachshunds are more prone to behave better in the presence of a groomer. Since, groomers apply a docile yet firm hand, most dachshunds will be conditioned to appreciate a regular visit to the groomer.

Australian Kelpies are herding dogs with an abundance of energy. They can work in extreme climates and conditions. They are known for one unique ability. They can run along the backs of sheep when moving them through chutes.

My dachshund has behavioral issues, is there anything I can do to prevent an unpleasant situation from transpiring? Although, canines with temperment problems rare, the groomer may request that the dachshund's owner obtain a mild tranquilizer from his or her veterinarian before the grooming appointment. The medication will enable the groomer to do a thorough job while preventing the dachshund from injuring itself.

The silky terrier originated about 100 years ago in Australia. Their major ancestors were the Australian terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. They were bred to be family companions, watchdogs, and to hunt rodents and snakes.

My dachshund's groomer administers tranquilizer to keep pets calm. Is it okay for my dachshund to take the medicine? Absolutely not, American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)of groomers never administer tranquilizers. Since each dachshund is different, only a veterinarian should prescribe medicine. If your dachshund was prescribed the medicine in the past and your groomer just happens to have extra pills, make sure the drug is the same dose that your veterinarian originally prescribed.

The basenji, an African wolf dog, is the only breed of dog that cannot bark. Instead of barking, it makes an odd yodel-like noise. Due to this fact, the basenji is also sometimes known as an African barkless dog.

My dachshund is only 7 months old. Should I wait another 10 months before getting him groomed? Conversely, puppies generally acclimate to more rapidly that older dachshunds. When younger dachshunds experience grooming on a regular basis they are more apt to enjoy the experience opposed to the adult dachshund that has little exposure to the grooming process.

Part of the reason that basset hounds have such a unique look is that the British purposely bred basset hounds to have short legs, so that hunters could keep up with them. Unfortunate this has caused the breed to be prone to leg/joint problems.

The Skye Terrier's origins are connected with a centuries old shipwreck. Early in the 1600's a Spanish ship wrecked on the Island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Some of the survivors of the shipwreck were Maltese dogs that mated with the local terriers, creating a new and unique breed.

The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is considered to be one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds when it comes to attitude. It is alert, intelligent, and often independent. Also, like a cat, it uses its paws to wash its face.

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