A Black and Tan Dachshund Explores the Spooky Tombstone Yard
Two gray tombstones lean in on either side, and between them sits a black and tan Dachshund with a calm, curious look. His long, soft ears hang down, his tan eyebrows lift slightly and his nose points toward the camera. Fall leaves cover the mulch and the grass, and the house in the background has shutters and a small pumpkin tucked beside the yard. It is the least frightening graveyard on the block.
Dachshunds are bold little hounds with a lot of personality. They were bred to hunt and still love to dig, sniff and explore. Because of their long backs, it is best to avoid high jumps and to support their body when picking them up, and a vet can suggest ways to keep their spine strong, like staying at a healthy weight.
Lawn decorations can be fun for a dog to explore, but there are a few details to check. Foam tombstones and plastic props can be chewed into small, sharp pieces, so they are best placed where a dog cannot reach. Stakes and wires used to anchor decorations in the ground can also hurt a curious nose or paw, and fake webbing can tangle.
We will call him Tombstone Tim, and he looks right at home. His coloring even matches the spooky theme. He may be a ghost-hunting expert, or he may just have heard a squirrel nearby. Either way, the graveyard is perfectly safe in his paws.
