Dachshunds Are the Best! (Best Dogs Ever) [Library Binding]

Elaine Landau (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2010 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Best Dogs Ever

What's that dog with the long body, soft ears, and loyal personality? It's the dachshund! Dachshunds are sweet dogs with clownish attitudes and bold streaks of independence. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever - and it's easy to see why. If you're a dachshund fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its strong bark and great potential as a watchdog to its history as a badger hunter in Germany. You'll also want to find out how to care for the dachshund. So check out this go-to guide for dachshund lovers - and learn all about why dachshunds are the best breed there is!

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About the Author

Award-winning author Elaine Landau has worked as a newspaper reporter, a children's book editor, and a youth services librarian before becoming a full-time writer. She has written more than 175 nonfiction books for children and young adults.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (January 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580135633
• ISBN-13: 978-1580135634
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,858,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I'm a children's book author and writing coach who loves both children and books. I've never been much of a fiction fan, I've spent my time both reading and writing nonfiction. I live in tropical Miami with my husband and son who are nonfiction lovers as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars When any youngster reads about this spirited dog, there is no doubt they will fall in love with the dachsie!, March 24, 2010

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This review is from: Dachshunds Are the Best! (Best Dogs Ever) (Library Binding)

There's nothing like a pair of big brown eyes staring up at you to win your heart. Once you look into the eyes of a dachshund, dachsie for short, you're going to be hooked. These little dogs have great personalities and have a wide variety of characteristics from "clownish and funny" to "bold, feisty, and tough." In other words, a dachsie is some special kind of dog. You might be surprised to know that some dachshunds are "miniatures"and that their coats can range from short to long and silky. Another type, the wirehaired dachsie even sports a beard. This dog is from the hound family, one that originated in Germany and was once used as a hunting dog. Perhaps you remember when Laura Ingalls encountered a fierce badger on the banks of Plum Creek. She sure would have appreciated the help of a dachshund because these small dogs "mostly hunted badgers."

A dachshund can still give a squirrel or a chipmunk a run for their money and have a great time digging holes, one thing your family might not care for. Of course if you don't have time to tend to a dog or won't be home a lot the "bored and lonely dachsies often misbehave." Before you even decide to purchase a dachsie, this book will tell you many things you'll have to think about because although this is an appealing dog, it may not fit in with your family's lifestyle. In these pages you'll learn about their exercise needs, how difficult they are to train, you'll learn about how their sensitive physical structure, a list of supplies you'll need, the need for proper veterinarian care, safety concerns for the breed, the type of food you'll need and basic care.

When any youngster reads about this spirited dog, there is no doubt they will fall in love with the breed. This book was well researched and written and is an excellent introduction to the dachshund. Of course if you are going to consider purchasing one you will need a more detailed book specific to the breed. There are numerous photographs scattered throughout the book. In the back of the book you'll find an index, a glossary, and additional recommended book and website resources. Small captions and sidebars offer up many interesting vignettes about the breed. For example, you will learn about some "rich and famous" people who have owned them. I'm sure they would concur that ARF, ARF ... dachshunds are the best!