This article is from the Dachshund Breed FAQ, by njchillie@REMOVE_TO-REPLY.yahoo.com (Steven Michelson) with numerous contributions by others.
Housebreaking can be difficult with Dachshunds. I've spoken with
numerous people who have Dachshunds, and I've found it's not
uncommon to hear things like "she's 95% reliable." Personally, I
think it's their independent nature that makes them difficult to
housebreak. It's not that they don't know any better, or that they
maliciously want to be disobedient; it's just that they don't always
see the necessity of relieving themselves outside (especially in bad
weather), and they are willing to accept the consequences. Unless
you're a real ogre, the minute you see one look up at you with his
inquisitive, adoring expression, capped off with his brown, almond
shaped, soulful eyes, you'll understand why they often get away with
things.
 
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