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 Breed Group:
Hounds
Weight:
11-32 lbs
Height:
5-9 inches
Color(s):
solid red, sable, or cream;
black and tan, chocolate and tan, wild boar and tan,
gray and tan, or fawn and tan, brindle
Coat:
The Dachshund comes in three
different varieties. The Smooth Haired Dachshund,
Wirehaired Dachshund, and the Longhaired Dachshund.
He also comes in two different sizes being standard
and miniature. The Longhaired Dachshund has a long
and straight coat, with hair slightly feathered and
longer on the underbelly, ears, chest, and legs. The
Smooth Coat has a straight, smooth, short, and
glossy coat that should all be of equal length along
the body of the dog. The Wirehaired has a coat of
broken appearance with wiry, coarse, and harsh hair.
Overview:
The Dachshund was originally
developed in German hundreds of years ago. They were
originally bred for hunting Badger, hence the name
Dachshund. "Dachs" is the German word for Bader. The
elongated body and the shortened legs were bred into
this dog to dig the prey out and go inside their
burrows forcing them to leave their dens. The
Miniature variety was bred to hunt hare and stoat.
This breed has also been known to hunt foxes and
otters along with the badger.
Character:
Dachshunds are a very
clownish breed and can be very mischievous at times.
A very intuitive dog, the Dachshund is now most
commonly seen as a companion rather than a hunter.
This breed loves to be around people and should
never exhibit signs of aggression or timidity. The
Dachshund is an all around friendly dog, is very
outgoing, and is sure to steal the hearts of
everyone he meets.
Temperament:
The Dachshund is a fun
loving dog, tenacious, and lively, but can become
jealous and be very irritable. This breed does not
do well with smaller children, but can do very well
with older and more considerate children. Due to his
small size and tiny legs, this breed should not be
placed in a home with larger dogs unless they were
raised around each other. The Dachshund has the
tendency to become jealous, however can do very well
with many other toy breeds in the home providing
they are not snippy.
Care:
The Long Haired variety requires
quite a bit of grooming. Being that this dog is so
low to the ground, he is prone to getting burrs,
sticks, and twigs stuck in his coat which should be
removed daily if any are present. Brushing of the
coat should be done on a regular basis to prevent
tangling and/or matting. The Smooth Haired variety
doesn't require much grooming and would respond well
to an occasional wipe down with a damp towel, or a
harsh towel to remove any dead or loose hair.
Training:
The Dachshund can be stubborn
at times, making training a little bit difficult for
the average owner. This breed requires firm and
consistent handling, but can be a little sensitive
so he should always be corrected in a gentle manner,
never harsh or this breed could become submissive
and timid. Dachshunds respond best to a variety of
training methods.
Activity:
The Dachshund can be lively
and vivacious, however he does not need much
exercise. A short walk per day would suffice for
this short-bodied breed. The Dachshund tends to tire
out easily so any exercise provided should be given
at different times rather than one long walk. This
breed is prone to back problems so high jumping
and/or running should never be allowed.
Ownership: If
you are looking for
Dachshund puppies for sale from reputable
Dachshund breeders or to adopt a Dachshund from
a
Dachshund rescue then make sure you understand
as much about the
dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research
by reading the breed information about the Dachshund
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