Gifts for a Dachshund Lover

The dachshund or doxie, a short-legged member of the hound family, was originally bred to chase and flush badgers and similar animals. Known for being playful, dachshunds are a popular breed in the United States. As a result, many companies offer products and services for dachshund enthusiasts.

  1. Dachshund Cookie Cutters

    • If your recipient enjoys baking, consider giving a set of cookie cutters shaped like a doxie from a company like Fancy Flours. Most cookie cutters are approximately 5 inches wide and made of tinplate steel or copper. Include a recipe for baked dog treats as a personal touch.

    Dachshund Dining Set and Feeder Bowls

    • A wooden dachshund feeding-dish set can help ease the strain on a doxie's back when bending over to eat or drink and improve digestion by raising the bowls up off the ground. Look for a set shaped like a dachshund with stainless steel bowls secured by Velcro or a similar method.

    Doxie Digest Magazine

    • Published quarterly by dachshund owners and breeders, the Doxie Digest includes articles by dog professionals that pertain to breeders and breeding, training, dog shows, political issues, rescues, health questions, clubs and more. Subscribers are encouraged to submit pictures of and stories about their own dogs for publication.

    Dachshund Snuggle Bag

    • A snuggle bag is a dog bed for dachshunds that provides them with a warm and safe place to sleep. Snuggle bags range in size from 26 x 30 inches to 40 x 30 inches and are available in a wide variety of fabrics. Lined with Sherpa fleece, snuggle beds are machine washable and protect furniture, crates and car upholstery.

    Pet Communicator

    • Purchase your gift recipient a 15, 30 or 60-minute phone session with a pet communicator or reader like Patricia Schaller. Schaller, like many pet readers, offers to help owners determine their pet's needs, curb bad pet behaviors and communicate with a deceased animal.

    Make a Charitable Donation

    • Consider making a charitable donation in the name of your doxie lover to the Dachshund Rescue of North America. The DRNA finds homes for abandoned dachshunds and provides essential medical services like vaccinations and spaying or neutering. Donations can be small, like covering the cost of a grooming sessions; or more substantial, such as the price of heartworm treatment.