23/08/2026
This is Maggie, a gorgeous 3-year old, 22-pound, spayed, standard Dachshund. Maggie represents the absolute best in the breed, plus a few frustrating traits also associated with the breed.
Maggie has a mass on her right kidney which may compromise that kidney. However, her blood work is good, and there is no current evidence of renal impairment. This condition will need to be monitored but no specific treatment is currently recommended.
Maggie will quickly form an attachment to her owner and be your constant shadow. Her favorite place is in your lap or next to you in bed. She will follow you into the bathroom and wait while you shower. She assumes she can launch herself into your lap without notice. The fact that you may have a cup of coffee in your hand is completely irrelevant to her.
Maggie is high energy, very strong, willful, and lacks dog training 101. She currently believes come, stay, sit, and no. are optional commands. She pulls on her leash. She has a sweet personality, is not food aggressive, and loves to play fetch. But she has a very high prey drive, can become obsessed with toys and scents, and is highly reactive towards strangers. She will bark aggressively and be very menacing, but she has not bitten anyone, yet. She can also be distracted with a favorite toy or ball. This is a behavior we are working on, but it is definitely a work in progress. She is also a barker, which can be managed, but the owner needs to be home to do so.
Maggie would prefer an owner who is not absent from the home for long periods of time as she has separation anxiety. She needs daily exercise to help manage her natural exuberance. She would love a male non-alpha canine companion to carouse with. There cannot be cats or small pets in the home. No young children. Access to a backyard is strongly recommended. Maggie needs an owner who can continue her rehabilitation, including basic obedience training and reducing her reactive behavior towards strangers.
