Heartwarming Story: Rare One‑Puppy Dachshund Stays with Mom, Showcasing Endearing Bond

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Anyone whose pet has ever given birth knows how heartwrenching it is to separate a mama from her little ones, even when the babies go to loving homes. When a litter consists of just a single puppy, it can feel impossible for an owner to split up the darling pair of pups. Miniature dachshunds usually have one to three puppies in a litter, while dachshunds are more likely to give birth to four to six puppies at a time.

In a sweet TikTok video that's been watched more than 8.5 million times and liked over 1.6 million times, a mama dachshund grooms her singleton doxie puppy, then snuggles, snoozes, and plays with him. Text overlaid on the video reads: "POV: we let her keep her baby."

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Viewers of the video were delighted that the pooch parent was able to keep her solo puppy. "I can tell you from experience. Best. Decision. Ever. 🫶🏼," one person commented, while another shared, "My dog kept her baby too and it's the best seeing how much love they share." A viewer did warn, though, "This is how I ended up with 5 dogs," which another netizen surpassed with, "I did that and now I have 17! 🤣💕"

Should you get one or two dachshunds?

Common personality traits of dachshunds include intelligence, boldness, and stubbornness. Sausage dogs tend to be clever, playful, and loyal, and they enjoy hunting and digging. These petite pups are known to have such big personalities that they can be challenging to train. If you've ever looked at your wiener dog and wondered, "Is my dog lonely without another dog?", the answer is probably yes.

A pair of dachshunds can keep each other company, reducing the likelihood of separation anxiety. An increase in playtime and mental stimulation usually leads to a decrease in boredom and destructive behaviors. These highly social animals often thrive when given a canine BFF. "She made her own little bestie 🥹," one viewer of the TikTok pointed out about the mama dachshund. 

Want to see more delightful doxies? Check out this dachshund whose parents go to hilarious lengths to distract her during a paw pad trim, and this dachshund standing guard in the snow who looks just like a "Game of Thrones" character.