Weren't they historically bred for badger-hunting? Gotta be as mean as the badgers. I understand they are fiercely defensive of the people they consider theirs. Which is both sort of endearing, and very problematic from a behavioral point of view.
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Beverly - Apr 20, 2010 11:48:39 am PDT #16664 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Anne W. - Apr 20, 2010 11:49:49 am PDT #16665 of 30000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
My best friend's pit mix was bullied by her cats. The dog even learned how to swat when annoyed rather than growl. The one mouse he caught was pile-drivered to death when he pounced on it rather than snapping it up. Poor, confused Max. . .
Beverly - Apr 20, 2010 11:50:34 am PDT #16666 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh Shir, I'm so sorry. Peace to Lou, and gentle comfort to his people.
Fred, I forgot to send healing thoughts to Max, and strength and coping ones to his humans.
beekaytee - Apr 20, 2010 11:50:39 am PDT #16667 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
They were both incredibly fearful. And stubborn.
I was having a chat yesterday with a young couple who recently adopted an older purebred Dachshund who has fear aggression like whoa.
I must confess, I gave them a TON of free advice in the sincere hope that I could help them from a distance to the degree that they would not actually call me. I love getting paid, but, yeah.
Anne W. - Apr 20, 2010 11:51:07 am PDT #16668 of 30000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
{{{{Shir}}}}
lisah - Apr 20, 2010 11:51:58 am PDT #16669 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Aw, Shir, so sorry for your loss.
Steph L. - Apr 20, 2010 11:54:07 am PDT #16670 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Shir, I'm so sorry about Lou. Your family gave him a great life.
The one mouse he caught was pile-drivered to death when he pounced on it rather than snapping it up.
Ahahaha!!!
beekaytee - Apr 20, 2010 11:54:53 am PDT #16671 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Oh Shir. Blessings for a peaceful, not TOO sad, transition on all Lou's people.
From what you have said, he seems to have had a full lifetime of love and great care. No doggy could ask for more.
Extra warm thoughts for your dad, who didn't want to let him go.
So, very sorry for your loss.
javachik - Apr 20, 2010 11:56:37 am PDT #16672 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
So sorry, Shir.
beekaytee - Apr 20, 2010 11:57:23 am PDT #16673 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
I understand they are fiercely defensive of the people they consider theirs. Which is both sort of endearing, and very problematic from a behavioral point of view.
Yep. Just not good in the dog park, as a rule. And fussy in the house when guests are involved. But, MAN, if it feels good to have a dog be your shield, they are the best.
And, of course, terribly cute and funny...and cuddly with their particular people. The happiest Dachsies I've met come in pairs. Not sure why that is.