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Dachshund
Lucy (the blond one) and Freddy (her son)
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| Weight |
Standard: 15-24 lbs
Miniature: Under 12 lbs |
| Height |
Standard: 9" to 13"
Miniature: 5" to 9" |
| Colors |
Red, cream, black
and tan, fawn and tan, chocolate and tan, gray and tan, boar and tan,
dappled or piebald
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| Coat |
There are three varieties of coats.
The SMOOTH coat is shiny, short and smooth. The WIREHAIRED coat has an
outer coat that is short, tight, rough and hard and an undercoat that
is shorter, softer and finer. The LONGHAIRED coat is long, sleek, glistening
and can have a slight wave to it. |
| Origin |
Dating back as far as the 15th
Century, the Dachshund originated in Germany. They were mainly used to
hunt badger. In fact they get their name from the German word "Dachs"
meaning badger and "hund" meaning dog. Today's Dachshunds are
a mix between hounds and terriers. They carry many of the terrier characteristics
with them. They are mainly companion dogs today.
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| Description |
Energetic and lovable, the Dachshund
makes an excellent family pet. They do well with children and other pets,
especially when they are socialized from the beginning. They can be jealous
of other pets and dogs, especially if you get a new pet and they are no
longer the center of attention. They are very playful and love to have
attention. They need regular exercise and play and are not meant to be
cooped up all the time. Since they are small dogs, they can work well
as apartment dogs provided you can take them out for fresh air and a daily
walk. Dachshunds are trainable but can be stubborn at times when training
them. Watch where you step as Dachshunds are very small and tend to get
under you feet a lot.
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| Health |
An overall healthy breed. Due to
their long body, Dachshunds have problems with spinal disc problems that
can lead to permanent damage. Also problems with diabetes, urinary tract
infections and a tendency to overeat and gain weight.
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