Animal Behaviorists

• Animal Behavior Society Indiana University

• American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

Basic Information

• Up Close with Wiener Dogs: A basic breed overview on the characteristics that make a dachshund, an adorable dachshund.

• Why Dachshunds Make Great Pets (VIDEO): Hear from an experienced breeder why he loves these little dogs so much.

• Real-Life Stories: Living with a Dachshund: Every dog is unique. Get a better sense of whether this is the right breed for you when actual Doxie owners spill the beans on life with their furry companions.

Disease Registries

• Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)

• The Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health (DCPAH)

• Orthopedic Foundation Association (OFA)

Veterinarians

• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association

• How to Effectively Talk to Your Vet: Hearing your dog's diagnosis (and knowing what it means) can make for a confusing moment in the vet's office. Know how to get all your questions answered before being shuffled out the door.

• The Pet Insurance Dilemma: What to look for when navigating the confusing world of pet insurance (including if you should buy some at all). Also provided is a link to some of the top-rated plans.