Dachshund Breed Information

The Dachshund breed has three varieties: wired hair, short hair and long hair. They have short legs, muscular, intelligent, lively and affectionate. The dogs are slightly difficult to train but devoted to their family. This breed is appropriate for apartment living although quite active indoors.

AKC Breed Group: Hounds.

Breed Weight: 11 - 32 lbs.

Breed Height: 5 - 9 inches.

Color(s): solid red, sable or cream; black, gray, chocolate, fawn with tan markings.

Coat: smooth, short to long and shining.

Characteristics and temperaments: Lively, intelligent, courageous and brave. The Dachshund breed is somewhat reserved with strangers but bond very well with his family of all ages. He is also moderately protective, sometimes can be jealous. This dog also shows his independence occasionally.

Care: Long-haired Dachshund requires daily combing and brushing. Trimming and grooming is required for wire-haired.

Training and activity: All variants need to be train consistently, but Long-haired should be easier to train though. They are very active and love long walk and play in the yard. The dogs should get enough exercises.