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(02-20-2012, 09:42 AM)Twitchin Kitten Wrote: What is it with guys and wiener dogs? Most guys like big, tough dogs but when it comes to these little dogs, so many guys dig the hell out of them. They are tough little bastards. I saw three gang up on a big ass GSD and one tore the nut sack off the GSD. Poor dog must have freaked let alone the pain.
Despite being small dogs, I think the appeal to men is in their tenacity. I mean, the breed was originally meant to dig out and go after badgers (not known as a nice critter) as well as rabbits and other animals during various hunts. Lucy is a shy little sweetheart, but when she goes off, it's kind of funny in how serious she becomes.
They certainly are not stupid animals, Dachshunds (both large and small versions), and that is huge in my estimate. I hate stupid dogs, I just do.
They don't resemble other small *toy* breeds either and I mean, who can hate a weinerdog? Seriously? The fact they still look masculine despite the cute factor goes a long way in appealing to men I imagine. Archie is the male and larger than Lucy, but he is the softest thing I have ever come across, and just as fearless.
I was somewhat "meh" at first when my mom decided to get one (which she always wanted to have one), and more "meh" when she got another one shortly after, both as puppies. Then when I came home on mid-tour, I found two little furry things under the couch just staring death at me and growling (I laughed at first because it sounded like a car idling). I had to admire this display, and being snapped at a bit when I pulled them out and picked them up. We made friends about 5 seconds later and the rest is history.
I like these little guys. They aren't the first in my heart as that is reserved for THE BEAR (of which he is legend in various supermarkets, the pound and the hospital), but I love them very much.
I give him just regular glucosamine for now. I thought about getting a bit more intense with other stuff and I will take all that you posted into serious consideration for sure. He is still quite mobile and active for his age, I just need to make sure he doesn't overdo it. It's been decent weather around here, so I have been taking him on longer walks to lose some more weight and get him built up for summer very slowly. If he overdoes it, I have pain meds and muscle relaxer on hand.