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BENJI - DACHSHUND (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Dachshund Dogs For Adoption in Tampa, FL, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Benji
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Adult
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Location
Tampa, FL, 33622 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Dachshund (medium coat). Hi, I'm Benji — and fair warning, I'm going to need a minute before I trust you. But stick around, because once I decide you're safe, I am ALL IN. When I first landed in foster care, I hid under the dining room table for two days. By day two, I was my foster mom's shadow. That's just how I work — slow to warm up, impossible to shake once I do. I LOVE walks (don't let anyone tell you different), I love napping on my person's lap, and I have opinions about my toys. I also have a fantastic side-eye that I will absolutely use on you until you've earned my trust. My Ideal Home Good with other dogs, older children, men, and women. Not yet tested with cats or young kids, so given how long I take to warm up to new people, a home without little ones would probably suit me best. I do best with a patient family committed to helping me keep losing weight through regular walks. A Few Important Things to Know Wary of strangers: I came from a difficult situation and I'm cautious with new people at first — I'll bark when someone comes in the house. Give me time to settle (mine is usually about 48 hours), and I'll come sit right next to you for pets. I do best with adopters who understand this isn't aggression, it's fear, and who are willing to let me set the pace. Weight management: I'm significantly overweight right now. My foster family has me walking regularly and I love it, but I'll need a committed family to keep up the exercise and portion control to get me to a healthy weight. Alopecia: I have some hair loss on my back, so you'll see fuzzy patches or bare skin there — my belly, on the other hand, is gorgeous. It's cosmetic and doesn't bother me one bit, but my forever family should be comfortable with a not-so-fuzzy dachshund. Crate use: I do fine in a crate now, but I can be sensitive about how it's used — I do best when it's treated as my safe space, never as a punishment. What I Bring to the Table I'm resilient, I'm loyal, and once I know you're mine, I will follow you everywhere. My foster family has watched me go from hiding under a table to being their constant shadow in under a week — that's who I am when given patience and kindness. I just want someone who will show me that people can be gentle, keep taking me on the walks I love, and let me prove that a little time is all it takes for me to become the best, most devoted little shadow you've ever had. If you know I'm your forever pup, fill out an adoption application at daretorescue/adoption-application — and don't forget to put my name on your application! Can't adopt but want to help? You can sponsor my care while I wait for my forever home — donate at daretorescue/donation or send a check payable to DARE: DARE | PO Box 21161 | Tampa, FL 32210
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium Likes to Vocalize: Some -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Kids: Yes OK with Dogs: Yes Other: - Leash Trained
- Crate Trained
- Housetrained
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Additional Information
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Organization name
Dachshund Adoption Rescue & Education (DARE)
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Location:
Tampa, Florida, 33622 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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