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DIXIE IN TN - DACHSHUND (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Dachshund Dogs For Adoption in Shelbyville, TN, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Dixie in TN
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Senior
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Location
Shelbyville, TN, 37160 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Dachshund (short coat). When you adopt 1 you save 2. The one you adopt and the one you make room for! CITY, STATE: Shelbyville, TN NAME: Dixie AGE: 9 ½ yrs. (DOB 2/25/16) SEX: Female WEIGHT: 19 lbs. (needs to lose a couple more pounds) COLOR: Black and Tan COAT: Smooth UP TO DATE: Yes SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes DATE: Before coming to rescue DHPP: Yes DATE: 12/5/24 RABIES: Yes DATE: 4/8/24 (3 yr.) TAG NUMBER: 24-1210 ADOPTION FEE: “a donation from the heart” HOUSETRAINED: Yes, if taken out on a schedule CRATE TRAINED: Yes LEASH TRAINED: Yes FENCED YARD NEEDED: No SPECIAL NEEDS: Yes, she is blind HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN: No, only children over the age of 12 years and who understand she is blind and they can’t just walk up and startle her HOME W/ OTHER DOGS: She needs to be an only dog HOME W/ CATS: No MICROCHIP BRAND and #: 911PetChip 991003911503036 MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE: 23rd of each month FOSTER HOME: Diane, allamericandachshundrescuegmail RESCUE #: 2025-10-02-01 BIO: Dixie came to us after her owner went into a nursing home, and the rest of the family did not want her because she is blind. She came to us overweight and with infected feet. We have cleared up her infected feet, and she has started to lose weight. She was also limping, so we have given her a Libela shot for her Arthritis, and she will need that monthly. At some point we feel the owner took good care of her because she only lost one tooth at her dental with us. Dixie is a sweet girl overall, but can be a bit grumpy when you want her to do something she does not want to do. That is when we put a slip leash on her and she knows she must do what we ask. All in all, Dixie is an easy dog; she sleeps, goes out to potty, comes back in, curls up in a doggie bed, and goes back to sleep. The only time she really gets excited is when she can smell her food being prepared. We will send her with a slow-feed bowl to help her slow down and enjoy her food. Her foster mom will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Dixie; just email her at aadrpresidentgmail. She is a sweet girl and deserves a last wonderful forever home... please help her find that! ============== Information for All Dogs/Adopters ============== AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund’s back or get bitten. If you have questions about this dog, please feel free to contact the foster home at the email address listed on the bio form. They have the most up-to-date information concerning the dog and would be happy to answer any questions about the animal. There will be an additional $60 fee added for a required Health Certificate if traveling out of the state in which they are being fostered. We will not adopt into CT, RI, NH, ME, or MA due to strict laws regarding importation of dogs into those states. If you have any issue with this, you will need to take this up with your legislatures. To understand the adoption process through AADR, please review the Adoption Information on our home page. Transportation options are outlined on that page in Step 3. Click this link to apply: .allamericandachshundrescue/apply, it will take you to the application form. Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers who will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast or Midwest. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. Please look for dogs on your coast. AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund's back or get bitten. Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers that will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast and mid-west. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. For now, please look for dogs on your coast.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Short Altered Yes -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Kids: Yes OK with Dogs: Yes OK with Cats: No Other: - Housetrained
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
All American Dachshund Rescue
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Location:
Shelbyville, Tennessee, 37160 USAUSA
Breed overview
Dachshund
A.K.A.: Teckel, Dackel, Wiener Dog, Sausage Dog, Hot Dog Dog, Badger Dog, Weenie Dog, Dashie, Doxie, Perro Salchicha, Bassotto, Dachs, Dachshund Dog, Kaninchenteckel, Zwergteckel, Mini-Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund, Standard Dachshund, Toy Dachshund, Standard Teckel, Miniature Teckel, Rabbit Teckel, Kurzhaar, Langhaar, Rauhhaar, Smooth-haired Dachshund, Long-haired Dachshund, Wire-haired Dachshund, German Badger Dog, Wiener, Sausage, Hotdog, Teckels, Doxies, Dashies, Sausage Dogs, Wiener Dogs, Badger Dogs, Long Dog, Ground Dog, Low Rider, Longboi
Overview:
The Dachshund, affectionately known as the "wiener dog," is a fascinating breed originating in Germany, primarily bred to hunt badgers and other burrowing animals. Their most distinctive physical characteristic is their long, low-slung body and short, muscular legs, a feature perfectly adapted for tunneling. They come in three coat types – smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired – and various sizes, from miniature to standard. Temperamentally, Dachshunds are known for being courageous, curious, and often quite playful, with a surprising amount of energy. While they are intelligent, their independent nature can make training a delightful challenge. Their small size and relatively low exercise requirements make them well-suited for apartment living, and they can be wonderful companions for families, though early socialization is key, especially with children and other pets. Regarding health, their unique body shape predisposes them to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), so careful handling and weight management are crucial.
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