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Dachshund Facts
- Group
- Hound
- Affiliations
- UKC, CKC, AKC
- Height
- 5" - 10"
- Weight
- Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size. Standards range from 16-32 pounds, while miniatures we
- Lifespan
- 14 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
teckel, badger dog
Origin
The Dachshund originated in Germany.
Date Of Origin
The dachshund developed in the 1600's.
History
It is believed that the Dachshund is a cousin of the basset hound and may go as far back as the sixteenth century. It is probably crossed with terriers. Early in the 17th century, the name Dachshund (badger-dog) became the designation of a breed type with smooth and longhaired coat varieties, and in 1890 wirehairs were added as a third variety. German breeders learned early on that crossing between longhairs and either smooths or wirehairs did more harm than good, and barred such crossed from registration. However, early on in the development of wirehairs, some crosses with smooths was permitted to establish the variety in higher numbers.
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, and wire haired. The coat is short and smooth, long and silky with feathering, or long and wiry with bristly facial hair.
Temperament
This is a friendly, good natured, and fun loving dog. It is intelligent, playful and affectionate.
Uses
The dachshund is a wonderful hunting dog as well as a companion.
Health Concerns
bloat, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, intervertebral disc disease.
Additional Information
The dachshund is adaptable to many living situations, including city or rural life. The miniature is ideal for apartment living.
Sources
The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide
Publisher: Aaronco, 2002
Website: http://www.aaroncopet.com
Author: Sam Kohl
The New Encyclopedia of the Dog
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000
Website: http://www.dk.com
Author: Bruce Fogle
Dog Bible
Publisher: BowTie Press, 2005
Website: http://www.bowtiepress.com/bowtie/
Authors: Kristin Meuh-Roe, Jarelle S. Stein
The Howell Book Of Dogs
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Author: Liz Palika
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2 Comments For "Dachshund"
Carly Williamson
my dogs part dachshund
January 13, 2012 at 1:18PM Sign In or Join to Comment
Micayla Jurasik
Under temperment they should add stubborn! My dachshund Hoagie is soooooooo stubborn!
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