“I have a one-year-old female at home. Even though the apartment is very small (only one room), My husband and I also decided to buy a dog. It would probably be a wirehaired dachshund. But I do wonder, is it possible in such a small apartment. Most of all, it worries me, whether it will be safe for both pets? How an adult kitten reacts to a small puppy? Could he "adopt him ?”
Your anxiety is justified. Indeed, the decision to buy a dog may not be very safe for both animals. Initially, an adult female cat may accept a small dachshund. She will even be happy to play with him. But when the dog starts to grow up, conflicts between animals are likely to arise.
And something else: opting for a dachshund, you must be aware of this, that these dogs have a hunting instinct. They are very often used for hunting animals that live in burrows (for example, wild rabbits, presses, borsuki). Therefore it can be assumed, that the dog will attack the cat, which can be especially dangerous when the hosts are away from home. Therefore, before putting the idea into practice, I would advise you to rethink your decision to buy a dog.