





Dachshunds are very brave, somewhat stubborn and
have an independent tendency, especially when hunting.
Dachshunds like to enter into the spirit of everything
you do, which isn't always the greatest help, especially
when you are doing something like tying your shoes.
They are playful dogs but they insist on you following
their rules of play, which may or may not coincide with
the rules commonly used by their other canine cousins.
For example, although they often like to chase balls,
they don't necessarily see the need to bring them back
to you. This is an example of a Dachshund rule of play,
and is probably related to their curious but independent
nature.
Anyone who meets a Dachshund has no doubt about
who's dog it is. They are often one-person dogs,
meaning they bond very closely with their master. A
Dachshund's master is never alone; they have a long,
low shadow following them everywhere around the
house. This is not to suggest that Dachshunds dislike
other humans, quite the contrary, especially if they are
well socialized at an early age.