Dachshund-Smooth Coat
Dachshund-Smooth Coat
Breed Group
Hound Group
Personality
Playful, stubborn, chase small animals, can be aggressive and standoffish towards strangers, can be very vocal, devoted, loyal, prone to separation anxiety if left alone often, clever, will challenge larger dogs, don't seem to know or care they are small, energetic
Fun Fact
The name “Dachshund” is actually German for badger dog. The original name for the hotdog was the Dachshund sausage. The deli product was so-named because it resembled the dog breed. The name was later shortened to hotdog.
Average Height
8-9 Inches (Standard)
5-6 Inches (Miniature)
Average Weight
16-32 Pounds (Standard) 11 Pounds & Under (Miniature)
Life Span
12-16 Years
Grooming Tips
- Continually growing.
- Sheds in weekly to twelve-week cycles.
- Sensitive skin.
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