Hiking With a Dachshund? Prepare to Hear These 10 Things All the Time

I’ve been hiking with Dachshunds for over 20 years and I hear the same 10 comments over and over. I’m sure people think they are being original, but I hate to tell them they’re not. They’re predicable to me now. It’s almost a game trying to guess which one of these 10 comments are coming. If you’re new to hiking with a Dachshund, get ready for these. Original Article Publish Date: April 29, 2016 Top 10 Things You’ll Hear When Hiking With a Dachshund It’s always good to know what you will hear on the trail so you’re not “stunned” and you can formulate a proper or witty response beforehand. The comments are listed, generally, in descending order. I don’t hear #10 as often as I hear #1. I also included my thoughts after receiving these and my common response(s) 10) “Cute” People don’t usually say this to big dogs. It’s typically said in an ” Aww… look at that tough little guy trying so hard” kind of way. I know people mean well so I just smile, or say thanks if I have the energy or breath, as I huff and puff on by. 9) “I didn’t know Dachshunds could hike.” Many people think that small dogs are not capable of hiking. Especially ones with short little legs. This is a common stereotype –...