weekly weenie fact: dachshunds are unique in stature

since you’ve visited our page, we assume you’re already a weenie dog enthusiast, which also means you know that dachshunds have super loooong backs. of course, we love that about them and it’s one of the attributes that make weens so adorable. but, did you also know that they are prone to back issues? we love talking about anything and everything to do with our love for weenies, but we also want to let you know of some do’s and don’ts when you’re taking care of your furry friend.

do:

use 2 hands when picking up your ween! their backs are so long you want to make sure they’re level and not putting any strain on their back or neck.
socialize your doxie! make sure they have lots of interactions with other pups and humans. quite often weenies LOVE to meet new friends and the sooner you get them interacting, the easier it will be for them to make new pals.
use harnesses! nothing against collars, but especially when you’re training your weenie, it's much easier to handle them with a harness and it puts less strain on their neck. this ensures their safety and makes them feel more secure. we provide a wide variety of harnesses and collars depending on your own preference.

don’t:

let them walk up/downstairs! as you can imagine, this is not a good activity for a breed that has a longer back than other pups. if you need to get them to a higher level, use the method we mentioned earlier to pick them up and transport them.
keep them stuck inside all day! they are very energetic pups so taking them on walks will be the highlight of their day. grab one of our leashes and get your pup outside so they can explore the world!
overfeed your doxie. i know we want to spoil them, but make sure they are on a good diet, with some fun treats thrown into their routine every now and then. they are a small breed, so it’s very easy to overfeed them. make sure you’re following the right amount depending on their size.

we could go on and on about how to care for your best friend, but it’s just because we’re obsessed with them, and you should be too! weenies are pretty rad. speaking of taking care of them, we have a variety of products that you can style your pup with! click here to check out our whole dog collection. here are a couple of our adjustable harnesses as well!

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Click here to purchase the Four-T’weenie adjustable harness!

[Click here to purchase the Weenbow adjustable harness!](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KG_J7H2_EPVyMozPaBMTzT7HnneE-tHEhKH7sSirg2cawQPzq8TqMbS8I639rVh3pcZfCXrooqeQIQ1lvs0xnnoSKSCfS_YLj_I9hDDEYJHxHwiOpNo6_10OVXU1z5WokatSD7Yr)

Click here to purchase the Weenbow adjustable harness!