The dachshund is fitting more accepted – partly because they are a gracious fit for our increasingly cramped dwellings. But how much space do animal companions actually need?They were once bred for flushing out badgers,now the sausage dog is fitting accepted because it’s an ideal fit for small flats. According to the Kennel Club, there were 9000 new registrations final year, or up 40% from 2015 (raising concerns approximately the spinal problems the breed can suffer from,and unscrupulous breeders). It has partly been driven by fashion – dachshunds have been regularly used in advertising, and popularised by celebrity ownership – but also because homes are getting smaller. While the first question of pet ownership should always be: “Am I the right person for this pet?” – rather than the other way around it may be worth rethinking how much space, and not,pets need.
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Source: guardian.co.uk