Dundee the Doxie's companion, Tay the Spaniel (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
Dundee is a great little Dachshund mix.   Mixed with what, we're not sure.  He has a solid build so we're guessing Corgi, but really, we have no idea.  I do know that he is very affectionate, loves kids and dogs, and is smart.  He knows the commands "Sit" "Stay" and "Roll Over."  I grew up with Dachshunds and find this amazing.  All the Doxie's I've been around only know how to give commands ("Feed me now!!!").

Dundee came to us with his girlfriend Tay.  They were being used as a breeding pair by a woman who decided she no longer wanted them.  Backyard breeding of dogs is the worst!!!  I'm glad that we have these two.  We weren't able to get their last litter, but at least there won't be any more. He was adopted by someone about 2 years ago, but their circumstances have changed to the point where they can no longer keep him. So Dundee is again looking for a home.

You're going to like Dundee.  He really is tops!!!

Foster Update 06/29/09:


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Dachshund (pronounced dak sund) originated in Germany many hundreds of years ago. "Dachs" is the word for badger. The Dachshund was bred to hunt and follow these animals to earth, gradually becoming highly evolved, with shortened legs to dig the prey out and go down inside the burrows. Smaller Dachshunds where bred to hunt hare and stoat. Dachshunds have many "terrier" characteristics. They are versatile and courageous dogs and have been known to take on foxes and otters, besides badgers. Lively and affectionate; proud and bold, almost rash. Tenacious. Can be willful and clownish. Curious and mischievous, they are very clever and may attempt to train the owner rather than allow the opposite. Devoted to his family, some fanciers feel the long-haired variety is calmer than the other two types. The wire-haired variety is more outgoing and clown-like. All are slightly difficult to train. Dachshunds are good dogs to travel with. They are best with older, considerate children and are moderately protective. These little dogs like to bark (their barks are surprisingly loud for their size) and are compulsive diggers. They are generally okay with other pets, however, they can be jealous, irritable, obstinate and very quick to bite. Sometimes they will refuse to be handled. They should not be over fed, for this breed tends to gain weight quickly. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.