James

Dachshund Owner, Father, Writer, Owner, Dachshund Lover

About

In 2021, James Duffy’s world changed forever, in the best possible way. That moment is what ultimately led to the creation of Dachshund Lovers.

The turning point was the arrival of Harvey, a miniature silver dapple dachshund full of personality, stubbornness, loyalty, and unconditional affection. James and his wife Caitlin had always shared a deep love affair for dachshunds since they first met, and owning one had long been a life long goal they hoped to achieve together. From the moment they first saw Harvey’s puppy photos that forwarded from the breeder to the day they brought him home, the connection to the breed quickly became something far more meaningful than they expected. Learn more about our journey here.

Living with Harvey gave James a firsthand understanding of just how unique dachshunds are. Their intelligence, independence, emotional sensitivity, and strong attachment to their families make them incredibly special and sometimes very complex companions. At the same time, dachshunds require thoughtful care, particularly when it comes to protecting their backs, managing behavior, supporting their health, and choosing products designed specifically for their long bodies and short legs. James has experienced this firsthand through managing Harvey’s separation anxiety and ongoing IVDD care.

Through real ownership experience, research, and daily life with Harvey, James developed a deep appreciation for the dachshund community and the importance of reliable, experience-driven information for owners.

That experience is what inspired Dachshund Lovers.

The vision of Dachshund Lovers was to try and create a dedicated content hub for all dachshund breed types, their owners and enthusiasts seeking practical guidance, trustworthy information, and carefully curated product recommendations tailored specifically to the doxie life. The goal of the website focuses on helping owners better understand dachshund health, behavior, training, nutrition, puppies, lifestyle, and travel.

Many of the articles published on Dachshund Lovers are shaped by real-life experiences with Harvey & James, from learning how to prevent back injuries and manage separation anxiety, to discovering products that genuinely support a dachshund’s comfort, safety, and wellbeing.

While Dachshund Lovers is built on real ownership experience and research, James is not a veterinarian or medical professional. The information shared on this site is intended for educational purposes only and should never replace professional veterinary advice. Dachshund Lovers aims to complement expert guidance by sharing real-world experiences from living with and caring for a dachshund every day.

Experience & Focus Areas

James’s experience with dachshunds comes from daily life with Harvey, ongoing research, and active involvement in the dachshund owner community.

Some of his key Areas of Focus Include:

Articles and Product Recommendations by James