Part I: Preparing to Live with a Dachshund.

Chapter 1: Is a Dachshund Right for You?

Chapter 2: Defining the Dashing Dachshund.

Chapter 3: The Long and Short of Dachshund Varieties.

Chapter 5: Rescue Me! Adopting a Dachshund.

Part II: Starting Out on the Right Paw at Home.

Chapter 6: Making Your Home Dachshund-Proof.

Chapter 7: Dachs-Proofing Your Family.

Chapter 8: Purchasing Your Dachshund Essentials.

Chapter 9: The First Day: What to Do and What to Expect.

Part III: The Obedient Dachshund (Not an Oxymoron).

Chapter 10: Understanding the Defiant Dachshund.

Chapter 11: Taking Charge of Your Dachsie.

Chapter 12: Determining Your Trainer Profile.

Chapter 13: Teaching Your Dachshund the House Rules.

Chapter 14: Putting Your Dachshund through Basic Training.

Chapter 15: Advanced Training and Competing for Fun.

Part IV: Helping Your Dachshund Stay Healthy.

Chapter 16: Healthy Dachshund 101.

Chapter 17: Handling Dachshund Health Problems.

Chapter 18: Enjoying Your Senior Dachsie and Saying Goodbye.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten Dachshund-Focused Books and Web Sites.

Chapter 20: Ten Good Foods, Ten Bad Foods.

Index.