Books on Dachshund Care

by Casey Holmes

The dachshund is a breed of the hound dog family known for its short legs and elongated body. Because of its unique features, the dachshund is known to have health problems, and if you're unsure of how to care for them, this can make the risk of that even worse. To help you avoid health and grooming issues, there are a variety of books available on the breed to help you out.

Knowing how to care for a dachshund will help prepare you for the responsibility of owning one.

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Dachshunds for Dummies by Eve Adamson

This guide is well reviewed on Amazon.com (as of February 2010) and encompasses a great deal of what to expect in owning a dachshund. This book will cover topics ranging from feeding and health care to housebreaking and training. The guide is also available in standard format and in a miniature on-the-go format.

The Everything Dachshund Book by Joan Hustace Walker

This book is an extensive look on dachshund care that is an all-inclusive guide with breed specific information. It covers health issues common to the breed, grooming techniques and even how to use positive reinforcement in your discipline. Its author, Joan Hustace Walker, is a member of the Dog Writers Association.
Dachshund (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Chris Pinney

This guide to raising dachshunds is an ideal book for new or expecting owners. It presents basic information, advice and instruction on feeding, housing, health, grooming and more. The text emphasizes pet care basics in an easy way for all readers to understand.