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Discussion Thread 🦜 Sunday 21 June 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 day ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Decided to have an argument with the new neighbour's dachshund and lost. Was lopping some shit so was holding a bow saw too.

Those things are mean.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I think they are hunting dogs, so yes, would be aggressive.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 1 day ago

Yea. I only attempt to pat them after my tetanus booster.

[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago

Yep. Bred to go underground and chase giant rats (badgers) and kill them - all by themselves. Serious prey drive and independence. Sort of terriers on steroids. Not pettable imo. Not very good at going up and down stairs though.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

My experiences with these dogs have been slightly negative...