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Why Dachshunds Are the Best Small Dog Breed: A Retired Doctor’s Humorous Take

Why Dachshunds Are the Best Small Dog Breed: A Retired Doctor’s Humorous Take (A girl with her best friend) As a retired doctor, I've spent my fair share of time analyzing people’s ailments, prescribing the right medicines, and—let's face it—occasionally being the cause of someone’s stress as I told them they needed to cut down on their salt intake. But now that I’ve hung up my stethoscope (and my somewhat ratty, ill-fitting lab coat), I find myself spending more time reflecting on the true joys in life. And let me tell you, after all those years in the medical field, there is one joy that stands head and shoulders above the rest: Dachshunds. Yes, you heard me right. The Dachshund, often affectionately called the “wiener dog,” is undoubtedly the best small dog breed. In fact, I would go so far as to say that owning one of these delightful little creatures is as close to a medical miracle as one can get—minus the whole “prescribed medication” part, of course. Let me walk you thr...