Long Hair Dachshund
Wirehair Dachshund
Smooth Coat Dachshund
Hound Group
Breed History: Other names for the Dachshund are Doxie, Weener dog, and teckel. Dachshunds originated in Germany sometime in the sixteenth century. They are believed to be cousins of the Basset Hound. They were probably crossed with terriers. The breed was developed to hunt badgers and is still used as a hunting dog, as well as a companion. They became popular in the U.S. during the 1930s and 1940s. Three different varieties were bred, wire hair, smooth, and long hair.
Breed Description: The dachshund is a compact, muscular dog with a long body and short legs. It has a wedge-shaped head, long drop ears, a deep chest, and a long tail. There are two sizes, miniature and standard, and three coat varieties, smooth, long haired, and wirehaired. The coat is short and smooth, long and silky with feathers, or long and wiry with bristly facial hair. It may be red or cream, or black, chocolate, blue, or fawn, with tan points. There is also a salt and pepper coloring called wild boar and a number of patterns, including dapple, brindle, and piebald. There is no current standard for the standard’s height, but they weigh between 16 and 32 pounds. The miniature version has no standard for height either and they must way under 11 pounds.
Breed Temperament: This is a friendly, good-natured, and fun-loving dog. It is intelligent, playful, and affectionate. However, they are sometimes sensitive with their feet.
Energy Level: Moderate to High
Notes: The dachshund is adaptable to many living situations, including city or rural life. The miniature is an ideal apartment dog. These dogs require training, socialization, attention, and for the wirehair and long hair versions, regular grooming.
Health Concerns: Bloat, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, intervertebral disc disease.
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As a long-time owner of dachsunds I would add that they VERY clever and can be manipulative. They will have YOU trained in no time! They also tend to be "one person" dogs or at least have an obvious favorite human in a household. They have to be fed on a schedule because they are greedy and will eat until they blow up like hairy balloons. But I can\’t think of another dog I would rather share my life with. Once you\’ve had a dachsund, all other breeds can be a bit boring! Hugs from Sharon and Ginger the Wonder Wiener.
As a long-time owner of dachsunds I would add that they VERY clever and can be manipulative. They will have YOU trained in no time! They also tend to be "one person" dogs or at least have an obvious favorite human in a household. They have to be fed on a schedule because they are greedy and will eat until they blow up like hairy balloons. But I can\’t think of another dog I would rather share my life with. Once you\’ve had a dachsund, all other breeds can be a bit boring! Hugs from Sharon and Ginger the Wonder Wiener.