Dachshunds for Dummies

When I picked up this book, I fully expected it to be one of those "canned" dog care books -- written with "Dachshund" haphazardly inserted in the title, only to find a generic book about all dogs, any breed. I was wrong. Actually, I should have known better. I tech edited a Dummies book a few years back, and it taught me just how dedicated the Dummies publishers are to providing their readers with the finest information . . . but the book I worked on was more specialized, and hey, I couldn't help but ask myself, "How easy it might it be for the Dummies people to take the same book and do 'Pugs for Dummies,' 'Poodles for Dummies,'" etc.-- all with the same, redundant information?" How delighted I was to find that Eve Adamson has written a loving book from a Dachshund lover's true perspective, including the REAL traits exhibited by Dachshunds, along with tips on how to manage them. I own two Dachshunds -- a mini chocolate & tan and a tweenie black & tan dapple, and if they could read this book, they would agree: This is a real Dachshund book for real Dachshund owners, written by a woman who REALLY understands the breed. (The only complaint I have is that the book recommends feeding grapes to dogs. I've been told by breeders that grapes are a NO NO and not good for dogs, do not feed.) Thank you, Eve for writing this helpful, heartfelt book, and thank you to the Dummies folks for not being so dumb after all.

Until I bought this book, I didn't realize that taking care of my new Dachshund wasn't just like taking care of any other dog. This book tells you all the unique and individual things you need to know to keep your Dachshund healthy, happy, and to train him, plus it's got a lot of great general dog information, too. This is the only Dachshund book you'll ever need!

This book is a must if you are thinking of getting a dachshund or already lucky enough to own one. Ms. Adamsom is true to mark in her bright, funny descriptions of these terrific little dawgs. (Remember dachshunds don't know they're d--s.) I laughed out loud when she said" If i see it it's mine, if I touch it , it's mine, if I think it's mine-- it's mine" just like my dachshund. This is his house, yard,, street etc,etc, And yes he's very particular about his food-- he doesn't know he has poor taste buds. Thanks to Ms. Adamson, I have a much better understanding of my dawg--- now if only he could understand me!!

Eve Adamson's Dachshunds For Dummies is the most "reader friendly" introduction to Dachshunds available today. Adamson shows how to choose the right Dachshund for you, how to maintain your Dachshund's good health; feed your Dachshund properly; exercise and entertain your Dachshund; and handle behavioral problems common to the breed. The text is an entertaining as it is informative and a "must" for anyone who owns a Dachshund, or aspires to having one as their own personal animal companion.

As the owner of The Dachshund Rescue Web Page, I have long been seeking a book that would be helpful to those individuals who have chosen to add a dachshund to their lives through rescue. This book is it! Written in a clear and understandable format, Ms. Adamson has captured the idiosyncracies of this special little breed in a manner that will prove valuable not only to the new dachshund owner, but to the person who has been owned by a dachshund for years. I've placed the link to this book on the front page of The Dachshund Rescue Web Page, encouraging people that are considering being owned by a rescued dachshund to pick up a copy and read it first. It's that valuable a resource!