– The pet industry is currently a $23 billion industry, and that number is expected to triple in size within the next 5 years.– There are currently over 61 million dogs in U.S. households!. That’s a dog for every other household, and of that number, Dachshunds are the 4th most popular breed in terms of American Kennel Club registrations– Unlike many other series breed books that cover training, nutrition, and health related issues generic to dogs in general, this book covers topics as they relate specifically to Dachshunds.The Complete Idiot’s Guide RM to Dachshunds will cover everything a new or prospective Dachshund owner would need to know, including: deciding whether or not a Dachshund is right for you, and vice-versa, the history of the breed, and how to find a reputable breeder. This book also tells readers how to acclimate their new Dachshund to their home, housetrain, manage their Dachshund’s nutrition and health, what to do in an emergency, how to training their Dachshund, how to deal with mistakes, and understanding Dachshund behavior.