Breed Description:
Group: Hound group
Purpose of Breed: Hunting badgers
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Size: Standard Dachshunds are 8 inches and weigh 16-32 pounds. Miniature Dachshunds are 6 inches and usually weigh under 11 pounds.
Color(s): Dachshunds can be any color, except white.
Coat Type: Standard and Miniature Dachshunds have three coat types. The smooth- haired coat is short and shiny, the longhaired coat is of medium length and slightly wavy, and the wirehaired coat is thick and hard.
Grooming: The longhaired and wirehaired coat varieties require more grooming. In general, Dachshunds are medium shedders, have very little dog odor, and need less bathing than most other small breeds. This breed requires standard care for eyes, ears, pads, and nails.
Exercise Needs: Dachshunds do well in apartments as long as they get a moderate amount of daily exercise to prevent obesity. They are naturally suspicious and tend to bark at strangers.
Temperament:
Common Ailments: Susceptible to genetic eye disease, disc and skin problems and obesity.
Life Expectancy: Can be long-lived, up to 16 years.
Trivia: Dachshund's were originally bred for hunting badgers. Translated from German, the name means Dachs (badgers), hund (dog).
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Dachshunds come in two sizes, standard and miniature, and three types of coats: smooth-haired, longhaired and wirehaired. The breed is easily distinguished by its low, long muscular body and disproportionately stubby legs-perfect for moving about in the tunnel or den of a badger.
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Stewie is almost 2 and a Double Dapple Dachshund. I got him from my hairdresser. There were 2 in the litter. She kept one and I took Stewie.
Reuben came to me from a breeder in Pasco County. He was the last one left. We've been together since March 8! Reuben is a mischief maker extraordinaire.
The Wirehaired Dachshund first appeared in the late 19th century following the smooth coated variety. Dachshunds are intelligent and energetic dogs, initially bred as badger hounds. Dogs with this coat were bred for work in thorny brier patches. They have a wiry outer coat with a soft undercoat. This page contains Wirehaired Dachshund photos.
Knowing the average weight of your puppy's breed at different growth stages will help monitor her development. This is a page about the weight of a Dachshund puppy.
These small, long dogs are affectionately called weenie dogs and known to be great companions. This page contains Dachshund photos.
This page contains miniature Dachshund photos. These spunky, short-legged dogs are full of personality and are a favorite companion in many households. Here are some of the photos our users have shared of their miniature Dachshunds.
This is a page about, "Do mixed breed Dachshunds have stronger backs?". Dachshunds and several other breeds are genetically predisposed to back issues including pain, lameness, or paralysis.
This is a page about differences between standard and miniature Dachshunds. Certain dog breeds have been bred to have two distinctive sizes; the larger a standard and the smaller a mini version.
