People aren't the only ones who enjoy surprises and treats once in a while. Pets love treats too, especially dachshunds. Finding popular DOG treats is easy when you shop for them at local pet supply stores, and the varieties are endless when it comes to finding both edible and non-edible treats for your best friend.

One of the most popular dachshund treats offered in pet stores across the nation are the rawhide chews that come available in a variety of shapes, including bones, moccasins, balls and just about anything else you can think of. Dachshunds love these chews, and some are B-B-Q-flavored, while others are enhanced with meat flavors. Dachshunds will spend hours chewing on these treats. Another extremely popular treat for dachshunds are the pigs' ears that are sold by the thousands every day across the country. They're cheap and dachshunds can chew of them for days. Chewing is good exercise for your dachshund's jaws and keeps their teeth healthy and strong.

While most rawhide DOG chews have no nutritional value, they provide something different for your dachshund to occupy his or her time with, and aside of the benefits of the chewing exercise, your dachshunds tail will wag for hours when occupied gnawing and nibbling on their rawhide chews. Dachshunds also like to chew on ropes, or better yet, a real joint bone from your local butcher's shop. If you buy a joint bone for your dachshund, make sure you find one that will suit the size of your dachshund. Many people purchase a knee or shoulder joint bone, and then boil it and dry it before offering it to their dachshunds, as it will last forever and won't break or be accidentally swallowed.

Making and creating your own popular dachshund treats are another option, and packages and recipes abound for creating wholesome, nutritious dachshund treats in your own kitchen, using ingredients such as liver, giblets, whole grain rice and vegetables. Such recipe ingredients are then shaped into fire hydrants, cats, balls and bones for your dachshunds enjoyment. One very simple treat is to bake beef liver in your oven until it's crisp. (You may not like the smell, but it will drive your dachshund crazy with anticipation)!

Still, the most popular dachshund treats continue to be the rawhide chews. Just insure that your dachshund isn't taking huge bites of it, which can swell to four times their size when they become wet, as in the dachshund's stomach. Of course, traditional DOG biscuit bones are still a great favorite among most DOG breeds, so you should always have some of those on hand as well. Don't forget, dachshunds like treats too, so ensure that you have a variety of them to offer on a regular basis.