Dogs provide valuable support for children when they are worried or stressed - according to a study undertaken at the University of Florida. The study, which observed 100 pet owning families, asked children to complete public speaking and arithmetic tasks, with either a dog, their parent, or nobody present. Guess which experience boosted them the most? The one with a furry friend! Children experience significant drops in the stress hormone, cortisol, when they simply caress their dog. Of course, if you could only take one pooch home with you, it would have to be a cute little 'hot dog'.

Dachshunds are known for being adventurous and loyal dogs, which makes them perfect family members. They love to cuddle up next their humans or friends when they're home from long walks on the beach together. They form strong bonds with their families and love spending time with them. This is one of the reasons why humans and dachshunds make such great partners – they just seem to understand each other perfectly

Dachshunds are scent hounds, and they have an incredible sense of smell. This makes them excellent at tracking down prey, but it also means that they love to explore. They will follow their nose wherever it leads them, and they can get into a lot of mischief as a result.

Just like any other dog breed, Dachshunds are more prone to certain health issues and less prone to others. Some things are less preventable due to genetics, while others can be prevented (or at least reduced) with proper diet and lifestyle.

Educating yourself about how to recognise these health issues early can greatly improve your Dachshund’s prognosis and quality of life. And, even more importantly, being more aware will also equip you with the knowledge you need to help prevent these health issues or at least keep symptoms to a minimum.

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