![]() Being with their humans makes them happy, but they are quick to distrust everybody else. They are loyal and have a strong prey drive. These pups are incredibly brave, which hardly comes as a surprise considering the foe they had to face. Their loud bark helped Doxies communicate with their human hunting partners who stayed above the ground while their dogs did the heavy lifting. ![]() Navigating the narrow tunnels that were homes to badgers was a much more manageable task with short legs and long bodies. Their shape was adapted to get the job done. Dachshund literally means “badger dog,” when translated from German. To understand the Rat Terrier Dachshund mix, we’ll have to take a closer look at the parent breeds.ĭachshunds were bred in Germany to rid the country folk of the constant menace that was the badger. It probably originated in the USA, where the designer dog craze is at its strongest. Designer dogs are a fairly new invention, and this particular mix has been around for 20-something years. And we need to start an official petition to call this particular mixed breed a Roxie! History of the Rat DoxieĬross-breeds are always a little mysterious. If you’ve set your sights on a Rat Doxie pup, here’s everything you need to know before you commit. ![]() Where a Doxie is stubborn and unyielding, a Rat Terrier is respectful and eager to please, so their differences balance each other nicely as well. Loyalty and bravery are their common virtues, and barking is the favorite pastime of both. They are both born hunters, and they’re similar in size. Even though the strange name could give you some weird ideas, this is actually a cross between a Dachshund and a Rat Terrier… Not an actual rat. Life is a rat race, and no one knows it better than a Rat Doxie. ![]() Meet the Rat Doxie: The Rat Terrier Dachshund Mix ![]()
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