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Dachshund Halloween Costume Do's and Dont's

Halloween is an enchanting day where even dachshunds can join in the fun. Despite the festivities of the day, keeping a canine safe is mission critical. Use the following safety precautions to assure the safety of your dachshund:

Chow chows were originally bred as food, just like cows. However, in some cases, they were also used as hunters and helpers. They were also used to keep people warm under cold conditions by cuddling up to people with their soft, warm fur.

If your dachshund must wear a costume, use the following tips in its Halloween attire:

The Giant Schnauzer is known in german as "Riesenschnauzer", meaning "the giant". It should closely resemble the other Schnauzers, miniature and standard. However, they are really completely unique and unrelated breeds. They have just developed in such a way, over time, that they look similar to each other.

Opt for safe and annoying free costumes that allow for easy movement A costume should not inhibit your dachshund's ability to breathe and bark The costume should not obstructs his or her vision Dogs should never be left without supervision in a costume

Paul McCartney, of Beatles fame, was very fond of his shetland sheepdog. In fact, at the end of the song "A Day in the Life" Mr. McCartney inserted an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, for his shetland sheepdog.

Always monitor your dachshund for bitten pieces of the costume that may trigger choking (in example: buttons, elastic, paper rubber bands, or other materials) Affix reflective tape onto dachshund's costume if you will be out after dark Never leave your dachshund unsupervised in a costume.

Franklin D. Roosevelt once spent $15,000 to have a destroyer return to the Aleutian Islands and retrieve his Scottish terrier, Fala, who had been accidentally left behind. Fala is now part of the Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.

As cute as the idea of taking your dachshund to trick or treat with the family may be, the event can trigger anxiety or fear. To avoid any potential negative encounters, keep a leash on him and be mindful of anything they try to eat during the Halloween stroll. To minimize any anxiety or fear in your dachshund, keep pets away of boisterous children and walk them before the Halloween festivities get underway

The dachshund's name comes from it's earliest use. The dachshund was originally a badger hunter. In German, Dachs means "badger," Hund is "hound". This explains the breed's curious and inquisitive nature, which has survived to this day.

The most socially oriented dachshunds may not be ready for the entourage of children during trick-or-treating hours. To prevent any unforeseen situations, keep your dachshund in a separate room. For starters, the rampant traffic of strangers may overwhelm a dachshund. Not to mention, some children are afraid of DOGS and other pets. Finally, if your dachshund breaks free, make sure he or she is wearing a collar with an ID tag or other proper identification.

Basset hounds are fabulous at hunting and they make wonderful companion dogs. However, even with those great qualities, basset hounds are horrible swimmers! Their legs are simply too small to keep their heavy, long bodies afloat properly.

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Dachshund Halloween Costume Do's and Dont's