Time for a new foster! I got Max, a standard dachshund puppy (4-5 mo.) old yesterday. He was in another foster home, but started being WAY too interested in the lady's elderly cats, so he had to go.Max looks to be at a good weight, and he has a shiny coat. He's not reliably house trained (from what I've read and heard, this is a common doxie problem), so we're going back to House Training 101. I don't think the former foster was consistent, so he never became reliable in the house, which is a shame. He should be trained by now, don't you think? She's had him since being rescued from a puppy mill at around 5 weeks old.Also, she free feeds all her dogs, so she couldn't tell me how much to feed Max. :R Since I've never had a doxie before, I don't have a clue. I know the amounts on the dog food bags are usually excessive, so I'm having to guess. I don't want him to become overweight, due to their propensity for back issues. Also, should he still be fed 3x daily at 4-5 months old, or is he ready to be fed 2x daily?Any advice from dachshund owners is welcome! I'll post a photo whenever I can get him to hold still long enough for one to not be blurry - lol!

Thank you for taking Max. I can't help with the advice but just want to thank you.

We had a rescue dachshund a number of years ago. They are a hard-headed, stubborn breed. Ours weighed about 17-18 #. I gave her between 1/2 and 3/4 of a cup of good quality kibble, two times a day.One thing our vet had suggested for her, as a preventative was Vetri Disc. A supplement -- because of their propensity for back issues.If the dog is not used to getting on the furniture, I would not encourage it, as jumping off of furniture they can land wrong and mess up their back.

Thanks Wanda! I've heard doxies are stubborn, but I've had boxers, so no worries there - lol! Too late about getting on furniture. Max was spoiled at his former foster and promptly got on our couch as soon as we got him home...I finally got some photos of Max - not the greatest quality, but at least not too blurry. He's pretty easy going, although he loves to play, like most puppies. I found out this morning that he loves split antlers, which are providing him some needed chewing and keeps him from chewing on my laptop wire... ;)Max - Standard Dachshund - ~5 Months Old - 15 pounds Playing Tug

You are spot on for feeding Max.If he is not neutered, please have it done. We have 5 mini spayed mini dachshund females. Allow them up on furniture but we purchased pet steps from Petco and PetSmart. Saved on the back injuries.Historically, common issues with this breed are teeth, uti's, spinal and hip issues. Each of ours has a health program through PetSmart/Banfield Pet Hospital. A truly valuable insurance.Our little pack are defenders of the realm. Thank you for taking Max. He will reward you with his love and allegiance!

magnusfide wrote:Thank you for taking Max. I can't help with the advice but just want to thank you.X2. Fostering is harder then adopting a rescue. With a foster, you get to love them and then they move on. Hats off to you.

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AZPops
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015
Can't help you on the house break'in, BUT I would start train'in Max for the Wiener Dog Races!

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Calvin
RBak
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015
What a cutie! I'd be a foster failure - that's why I don't volunteer to foster with sheltie rescue! Good luck and may you have many happy memories while you foster him.

Rita
magnusfide
Explorer II
Apr 10, 2015
Great looking photos. I noticed his tail is longer than usual for a dox. Is that something they grow into akin to big puppy feet?
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015
magnusfide wrote:
Thank you for taking Max. I can't help with the advice but just want to thank you.

X2. Fostering is harder then adopting a rescue. With a foster, you get to love them and then they move on. Hats off to you.
dtappy3353
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015
You are spot on for feeding Max.

If he is not neutered, please have it done.

We have 5 mini spayed mini dachshund females. Allow them up on furniture but we purchased pet steps from Petco and PetSmart. Saved on the back injuries.

Historically, common issues with this breed are teeth, uti's, spinal and hip issues.

Each of ours has a health program through PetSmart/Banfield Pet Hospital. A truly valuable insurance.

Our little pack are defenders of the realm.

Thank you for taking Max. He will reward you with his love and allegiance!
xteacher
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015
Thanks Wanda! I've heard doxies are stubborn, but I've had boxers, so no worries there - lol! Too late about getting on furniture. Max was spoiled at his former foster and promptly got on our couch as soon as we got him home...

I finally got some photos of Max - not the greatest quality, but at least not too blurry. He's pretty easy going, although he loves to play, like most puppies. I found out this morning that he loves split antlers, which are providing him some needed chewing and keeps him from chewing on my laptop wire... ;)

Max - Standard Dachshund - ~5 Months Old - 15 pounds

Playing Tug
raindove
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015
We had a rescue dachshund a number of years ago. They are a hard-headed, stubborn breed.

Ours weighed about 17-18 #. I gave her between 1/2 and 3/4 of a cup of good quality kibble, two times a day.

One thing our vet had suggested for her, as a preventative was Vetri Disc. A supplement -- because of their propensity for back issues.
If the dog is not used to getting on the furniture, I would not encourage it, as jumping off of furniture they can land wrong and mess up their back.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Apr 10, 2015
Thank you for taking Max. I can't help with the advice but just want to thank you.

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