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Dachshund
Small Breed
Dachshunds are compactly built, well-balanced and muscular with graceful action and have an adorable cheeky expression.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Germany
Weight
4.5-11kg / 10-26lbs (standards may vary)
Height
13-30cm / 5-9in (standards may vary)
Coat
Smooth, wirehaired or long varieties
Markings
Red, reddish yellow, yellow (can be light to dark boar coloured in wirehaired dogs). Tan, yellow, grey or beige markings (large patches not desirable).
Lifespan
Average, 12-15 years
The Dachshund has multiple talents including hunting, tracking, watch dogging and performing tricks. This breed is highly intelligent, curious and mischievous. Lively and affectionate, the Dachshund makes a wonderful family pet and companion.
Temperament
The Dachshund is highly intelligent and courageous, a good watchdog and protector. Curious and mischievous, he can be clownish providing much entertainment. Lively and affectionate, this lovable breed is a joy to have around the house.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
Dachshunds are magnificent small breed dogs, compactly built, well-muscled and strong with an exquisite coat.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and companion
- Extremely versatile and intelligent
- Excels as a watchdog
- Acclimates well to most climates
- A good dog for novice owners
- Very little grooming needed, except long haired variety
- Does not require trimming or stripping
- Fairly active indoors
- Noisy
- Compulsive diggers
- Must have daily physical activity and mental stimulation
- Prone to spinal disc problems, heart disease, urinary tract problems and diabetes