Guides
Guides to the Poodle, the Dachshund and choosing a puppy
Here we collect the questions families ask us most often – before they choose a puppy and in the first weeks after. No advertising promises and no made-up prices.
Choosing your puppy
- Poodle or Dachshund?Poodle or Dachshund: temperament, coat care, exercise, flat life, children and time alone compared side by side, so you can choose the breed that fits your life.
- Male or female?Male or female Poodle or Dachshund: differences in size, behaviour and daily life, seasons and marking – and why temperament matters more than sex.
- Choosing a good breederHow to recognise a responsible dog breeder, which questions to ask – especially when buying a puppy from abroad – and which answers are red flags.
- A small dogLooking for a small dog for a flat and a family? What really matters: time, exercise, coat care, children, time alone – and puppy or adult dog.
- Preparing for your puppyWhat to have ready before your puppy arrives: bed, crate, bowls, harness, a puppy-proof home and a vet – and how to plan the first 48 hours.
- The first daysHow to get the first days with your puppy right: a calm arrival after the journey, familiar food, the first nights, house training and visitors in moderation.
Poodle
- Poodle temperamentWhat is a Poodle like day to day? Intelligence, attachment to the family, sensitivity and energy – and who it really suits.
- Poodle: flat and childrenCan a Poodle live in a flat? What is it like with children? Space, neighbours, stairs and simple rules for children and puppy.
- Poodle sizesThe four Poodle sizes under the FCI standard with heights at the withers, the difference between Toy and Miniature, and what “teacup” and “micro toy” really mean.
- Poodle growth and weightHow a Poodle puppy grows, why the standard gives height rather than weight, and how to follow development together with your vet.
- Poodle coloursThe colours recognised in the Poodle standard, the difference between apricot and red, the new multi-coloured varieties since 2024 and why coat colour can change.
- Coat and groomingPoodles hardly shed, but their curly coat grows constantly: how often to brush, bathe and visit the groomer – and whether a Poodle suits people with allergies.
- Poodle costsWhat determines the price of a Poodle puppy, which costs follow every year and which offers should make you suspicious – without made-up price lists.
- Training your PoodleHow to train a Poodle puppy calmly and consistently: few rules, socialisation in small steps, harness and lead, and learning to be left alone.
Dachshund
- Dachshund temperamentWhat is a Dachshund like in family life? Hunting instinct, a mind of its own, alertness and affection – and what you need to live well together.
- Dachshund: flat and childrenCan a Dachshund live in a flat? What is it like with children? Stairs, neighbours, barking and clear rules for relaxed family life.
- Dachshund sizesThe three Dachshund sizes under the current FCI standard, measured by chest girth – different for males and females – and what “Kaninchen” means.
- Dachshund coat typesSmooth-haired, long-haired and wire-haired Dachshunds: what the three coats look like, how much care they need and which one fits your daily life.
- Dachshund coloursDachshund colours under the FCI standard: solid red, black and tan or brown and tan, dapple (merle) and brindle – and what you need to know about dapples.
- Dachshund growth and weightHow a Dachshund puppy grows, why a slim Dachshund is a healthy Dachshund and how to keep an eye on weight and shape with your vet.
- Back and stairsHow to protect your Dachshund’s back: stairs, sofas, how to lift it, weight and exercise – and the warning signs that mean you should see a vet straight away.
- Dachshund costsWhat determines the price of a Dachshund puppy, what it costs each year and how to recognise dubious offers – without made-up price lists.
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