I say go with the dachshund. Those things were bred to hunt badgers so I would think it would be a hearty breed for the farm.
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I say go with the dachshund. Those things were bred to hunt badgers so I would think it would be a hearty breed for the farm.
Get her what she wants. The dog and her will adapt to a life style that works for both of them. We spend too much time as parents telling kids "no" with weak excuses about what-ifs and things that could happen. In the end, she'll appreciate the time you got her the dog she wanted, and all the time she spent having it, regardless of if it develops a hip problem or meets an untimely end.
My MIL lives on the property with us and has been talking about a new dog. We're pushing her towards a Corgi or Jack Russel as well. I'm curious to hear more thoughts on the subject. We have 2 labs and a Bracco (Italian hunting dog that I'd never heard of until my wife decided she wanted one 5 years ago). Not recommending the Bracco but he is pretty darn cool and it's a chance to show him off. Attachment 67962
Last edited by th3w01f; 11-13-2016 at 21:18.
A mutt
I am not a dog person, didnt want one, but I am married.
That being said, a beagle or basset, or even a mix of the two is just the right amount of weiner dog mixed with big dog that won't be abducted by your local owl. To top it off, I CANNOT make our beagle/basset mix bite me. A kid could punch him in the eyeball and he would walk away.
ETA: We have a 50+lb beagle/something(basset) that is peaceful as hell. Will not bite ( Ihave tested this), but will growl if he needs to. He is even terrified of our 2lb parrot and will not attack her. Dog even brought a baby pigeon into the living room witbout hurting it (just wanted to sniff it). Problem is that he does not appreciate being left alone.
Last edited by 00tec; 11-13-2016 at 21:36.
Maybe take her to a rescue and see if she finds one there that she falls in love with. We did this with our last dog and he was the best dog we ever had. He went down at 18 years old. RIP buddy boy.
I knew a lady with several dachshunds and she had ramps all over the house for the dogs to get up on couches and over steps. Bad backs eventually as another said ^. But it worked and they were happy dogs.
Sometimes people trip and fall down stairs.
Sometimes assholes push people down stairs.
That doesn't mean "stairs are bad" nor does it make someone who pushes someone down the stairs any less of an asshole.
Does she want a full size or a miniature dachshund? Growing up, we had some full size and they were pretty tough. They still had back issues as well. Currently, we have a German Shepard and a Bassett. When the GS gets a little too rough, the bassett puts him in his place. The Bassetts can have back problems as well. I would say make her keep on researching and then get her what she wants. Christmas is coming soon.
She wants miniature but I really don't think that will work.Originally Posted by encorehunter
So what did you end up doing?
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