Dachshunds Dog Breed Information:
Dachshunds are scent hound dogs bred to hunt badgers and other tunneling animals, rabbits, and foxes. Hunters even used packs of Dachshunds to trail wild boar. Today their versatility makes them excellent family companions, show dogs, and small-game hunters.
Dachshund Dog Breed Group: Hound Dogs
Dachshund Height: 8 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder
Dachshund Weight: 16 to 32 pounds
Dachshund Life Span: 12 to 15 years
More About This Dog Breed:
Dachshunds can be stubborn and difficult to housebreak. Crate-training is recommended. Dachshunds have loud, deep barks for a dog their size - and they do like to bark! Dachshunds are prone to having slipped disks in their backs, which can lead to partial or full paralysis. Don't let them jump from high places, and when you hold them, support their backs. Dachshunds are intelligent dogs with an independent nature and playful spirit. Because of this, they can be mischievous. Be patient, firm, and consistent when training them.
Dachshund History:
The Dachshund was created in Germany where he was known as the badger dog, dachs meaning badger and Hund meaning dog. Illustrations of dogs resembling Dachshunds date to the 15th century, and documents from the 16th century mention the "earth dog," "badger creeper," and "dachsel." Badger wasn't the Dachshund's only prey.
Dachshund Size:
Dachshunds are bred and shown in two sizes: Standard and Miniature. Standard Dachshunds of all varieties usually weigh between 16 and 32 pounds. Miniature Dachshunds of all varieties weigh 11 pounds and under at maturity.
Dachshund Personality:
The Dachshund is described as clever, lively, and courageous to the point of rashness. He's bred for perseverance, which is another way of saying that he can be stubborn. Dachshunds have a reputation for being entertaining and fearless, but what they want most is to cuddle with their people.
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Dachshund Health:
Not all Dachshunds will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.
Intervertebral
Disc Disease (IVDD).
Epilepsy.
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) Also called Bloat or Torsion.
Cushings Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism).
Canine Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Deafness.
Dachshund Care:
Two half-mile walks a day (about 10 minutes each) is about right. Occasionally, when time is short, a game of fetch will meet their need for activity.
Dachshund Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dachshund Coat Color And Grooming:
The Smooth Dachshund's coat is short and shiny. Single-colored Smooth Dachshunds often are red or cream, perhaps with some black hairs. Two-colored Smooth Dachshunds usually are black, chocolate, wild boar (grizzled), gray (blue) or Isabella (fawn) with tan or cream markings.
Dachshund with Children And Other Pets:
Dachshunds are good with children in their own family if introduced to them early. They may not be as fond of your children's friends, so supervise playtime.