Dachshund
Hound Group

Height at Shoulders
Miniature 5-6 in, Standard 8-9 in
Weight
Miniature <11 lbs, Standard 16-32 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-16 yrs
History
The Dachshund originated in Germany about 600 years ago, bred to hunt badgers. Their long, short shape helped them maneuver around in badger dens, and their protruding, barrel-shaped chest supported the large lung capacity they needed for their job. There are three coat types for Dachshunds: short-coated, the original type; wire-coated, bred for brier-y landscapes; and the long-coated, bred for cold climates. Dachshunds also came in different sizes depending on their target game; larger Dachshunds used to be used to hunt wild boar in packs.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Dachshunds share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Common Traits
Confident, lively, and playful
Highly intelligent independent thinkers that can be very stubborn
Love to bark, dig, and chase small animals
Known to bond strongly with a single person and be jealous for their affection
Personality depends a bit on coat type- wirehairs have terrier in them, so they tend to be mischievous while longhairs are calm and quiet, and smooths are somewhere in between
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