Dachshund

The Little Dogs Rock! series…contains books about small breeds, and what makes this series unique is its diverse, interesting information and the author’s captivating voice. In Dachshund: The Hot Dogger, for example, the text and photos explain how dachshunds were bred to ferret out dangerous badgers by courageously following them down their holes and confronting them in the dark underground. Subject matter addresses dachshund’s different sizes, coats, and colors, and includes photos and the obligatory information about their temperament and care. The book also includes information about the Wiener Nationals races with amazing action photos, and tie-ins with movie characters like Slinky in Toy Story and Itchy in All Dogs Go to Heaven. The book ends with information about “Wieners on Wheels,” such as Asher who was born with a deformed leg and now races with a custom-made wheel “chair.”