Dachshund

Breed of Dog : Dachshund

Dachshund comes in three sizes and three types, the long-haired, the wired-haired and a short haired. This breed's body is longer than its height, with short legs. This is still a muscular dog. The head is elongated with pronounced eyebrows. The muzzle is long. The jaw has non- pendent lips. Their teeth meet in a scissor bite. The eyes are almond shaped, and brown black or dark red. They have mobile ears that are down to their cheeks. The tail is carried in line with its back. There are three registered sizes, standard and miniature, and also recognized is the toy variety. The standards height is 8 to11 inches, weighing around 11 pounds. The miniature's height is 5 to 7 inches, with a weight allowed of 11 pounds or less. The toy variety is allowed to be up to 12 inches in height, their weight not exceeding 8 pounds.

The Dachshund was originally developed in German hundreds of years ago. They were originally bred for hunting Badger, hence the name Dachshund. "Dachs" is the German word for Bader. The elongated body and the shortened legs were bred into this dog to dig the prey out and go inside their burrows forcing them to leave their dens. The Miniature variety was bred to hunt hare and stoat. This breed has also been known to hunt foxes and otters along with the badger.

The Dachshund dog can get spinal disc problems, bladder problems, diabetes and heart disease. Careful maintenance of their weight is needed, to prevent obesity. Be sure to have your dog up to date on

The Long-haired Dachshund will require grooming daily. The wire haired will need professional trimming, six monthly, whereas the smooth haired require a rubdown with a damp cloth weekly. It is best checked with the dealer regarding grooming for your particular dog.

The Dachshund dog is good for apartment life. And providing their daily exercise is given, they can cope without a garden. All dogs love a good walk so it's suggested that you take your dog for a stroll at least a couple days each week if you don't have a yard or garden.

Height: 5-9 inches

Weight: 11-32 lbs