Scientists discover secret of why dachshunds have short legs

**hermhater** · 07-17-2009, 01:57 AM

The evolutionary secret of how the dachshund got its short legs has been uncovered by scientists with the discovery of a gene that explains the diminutive stature of at least 19 breeds.

Scientists discover secret of why dachshunds have short legs - Times Online

Rascal sent me this link.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 07-17-2009, 03:13 AM

Originally Posted by hermhater

I may, or may not need to answer that but I'm gonna.

Rascal and Zelda are awesome.

Try to get within 50 feet of my house and they will let you know about it.

So they Yap a lot?

**hermhater** · 07-17-2009, 03:21 AM

Not a lot.

Just when someone gets within 50' of my house.

That's a good thing.

Small dogs are underrated.

I'd rather have a small dog that will alert you to take care of a situation yourself, rather than using the dog to take care of the situation.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 07-17-2009, 03:31 AM

Originally Posted by hermhater

Not a lot.

Just when someone gets within 50' of my house.

That's a good thing.

Small dogs are underrated.

I'd rather have a small dog that will alert you to take care of a situation yourself, rather than using the dog to take care of the situation.

So would I.

**Canada** · 07-17-2009, 02:49 PM

I like my big dog that barks and can also protect my family when needed.

I guess its true what they say. Most dogs resembe their owners!! You yap a lot and you are really tiny!!

**Chiefster** · 07-17-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Canada

I like my big dog that barks and can also protect my family when needed.

I guess its true what they say. Most dogs resembe their owners!! You yap a lot and you are really tiny!!

Never bring a chihuahua to a pit bull fight.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 07-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Chiefster

Never bring a chihuahua to a pit bull fight.

**hermhater** · 07-18-2009, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by Canada

I like my big dog that barks and can also protect my family when needed.

I guess its true what they say. Most dogs resembe their owners!! You yap a lot and you are really tiny!!

Why put your dog at risk?

That's just selfish.

**Canada** · 07-18-2009, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by hermhater

Why put your dog at risk?

That's just selfish.

So hide the dog and put my family at risk? Or get a dog that barks and watches while someone breaks into my house?

Crime is pretty low where I live so really my dog mostly just eats and sleeps, so whos the selfish one?? :)

**Chiefster** · 07-19-2009, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Canada

So hide the dog and put my family at risk? Or get a dog that barks and watches while someone breaks into my house?

Crime is pretty low where I live so really my dog mostly just eats and sleeps, so whos the selfish one?? :)

Your dog doesn't poop?