For over three years now, I have had the pleasure of having two miniature dachshunds. It was not until recently, that I have really grown to appreciate them for the type of dogs that they are and the unique ways that they bring. They are great dogs and great pets and I will share with you five reasons why I grew to love them so much.

1. They sleep all day

This may not sound great, however I have grown to love it and appreciate it very much. Being a student and a person that loves to nap and chill as long and as frequent as possible, it is very nice to know that your miniature dachshunds will sleep and chill all day with you. It is almost as if sleeping all day is their way of taking them on walks and giving them exercise.

2. They are very loyal

Loyalty is a very important trait that I value, not only in dogs, but in everyday life. With miniature dachshunds being so loyal to their owners, it makes me love them even more. They do not open up very easy to strangers and they are almost always with their owners in public settings. If you can get over their "hardheadedness," they listen very well which shows them to be even more loyal.

3. They bark at everything

Yes, even though hearing dogs bark a lot of the day can be annoying, I have learned to love and appreciate them for it. I realized that they bark at everything because they are protective of their loved-ones and of their home, so when they see anyone walk past or come near their home they bark like crazy. This will be especially good if someone ever tried to come on your house unwanted, because they hear everything and would bark and warn their owners right away.

4. They are adorable

I think that there looks are what get people interested in them from the very beginning. Their big floppy ears, with their small size, and their body shape allows them to be some of the most cutest dogs on the planet. You may not value cute dogs, but it comes in handy in many situations. When they are sleeping next to you, no one wants to stare at something horrendous looking. When your out with them taking them on walks, a lot of people want to meet them and pet them because they are so cute. Who doesn't love adorable things?

5. They don't take up much space

With me being a student and being on the move all of the time, their size comes in great. When I move from house to house, they can easily fit in the car and don't take up much space leaving a lot of space for other things to be moved. Their size also allows landlords to be more accepting of them. Their medical bills seem to be less than those of other dogs because of their small size which is also a plus.