Most well known Type Red Smooth

   Another Popular Type

   Black and Tan Smooth

    Black and Tan Longhaired

Red Smooth Piebald 

Dachshund Facts:     

Pronunciation:   DAHKS-hund       

Group:  Hound, AKC Hound     

Life Expectancy:  12 - 15 Years

General Description:

The Dachshund is a small, compact hound whose legs are short and body is long. The head is long and wedge shaped with pendulous or 'floppy' ears. The dachshund was bred to hunt badgers (a nasty, aggressive animal that lives in tunnels). Dachshunds are still used to hunt rabbits and woodchucks. They have a keen sense of smell. Their short legs can move amazingly fast. The dachshund is the only American Kennel Club recognized breed that can and does hunt above and below ground.

   Black and Tan Wirehaired

How big do Dachshunds get?

The dachshund in the United States is bred in two (2) sizes - Miniature and Standard. The Miniature dachshund is 11 pounds or less when over a year old. The Standard dachshund is between 16 and 32 pounds. 

What kind of hair do dachshunds have?

The dachshund is bred in three coat types; smooth, longhaired, and wire-haired. The Dachshund may have short hair (smooth dachshund), long hair (reminds of an Irish or Gordon Setter) or Wire hair - a coarse coat that is like that of a terrier.

Grooming:

Long-haired require daily combing and brushings; wire-haired need professional trimming twice a year, and smooth-haired require regular rubdown with a damp cloth. This breed is an average shedder.

Black and Tan Smooth Double Dapple w/ Blue Eyes

Are Dachshunds Good with Kids?

How do Dachshunds get along with children?  How well a Dachshund gets along with kids will depend on 3 things, the temperament of the dog, how the dog is raised, and how the kids are taught to treat animals.  A Dachshund with a sound temperament, and properly raised and socialized with children, who likewise understand how to treat a dog kindly should do fine with kids (of course, small children should never be left unsupervised with any type of dog).

Are Dachshunds Difficult to Train?

A Dachshund is a working dog with a very strong, willful personality, it takes an owner with an equally determined character to own a Dachshund. They are not a mean, aggressive, or unpredictable breed, just strong willed and perhaps, a bit stubborn. An owner of a Dachshund must be comfortable letting his/her dog know who is "the pack leader", in which case they are not very difficult to train. With consistent and rewarding training they learn quite easily.

Cream Smooth Pieball

Do Dachshunds get along with other animals?

Dachshunds tend to be very sociable animals, and if properly raised and socialized generally will get along well with other dogs and animals.  It is important to remember that Dachshunds are hunters and that if you intend to have Dachshunds with cats, rabbits, rodents, etc. you should be sure the dog is trained from an early age to get along with these types of pets.  To an unfamiliar Dachshund your new pet rabbit may be seen as hunting game and he will only be doing what he sees as his job to rid you of it. Keep these things in mind when considering a Dachshund for a pet. 

Health Problems:

Prone to spinal disc problems (Dachshund paralysis) and can develop 

heart disease, urinary track problems, and diabetes. Dachshunds have a 

tendency to become overweight and lazy. This is a serious health risk, 

putting added strain on the back.

Exercise:

These are active dogs with surprising stamina and they love a regular 

walk or session of play in the park. Be careful, however, when pedestrians 

are about because Dachshunds are more likely to be stepped on than more 

visible dogs. They should be discouraged from jumping, as they are prone 

to spinal damage.

Sable Longhaired

Black and Tan Longhaired Dapple

Red Longhaired Brindle

Note Zebra like stripes on the back 

Red Brindle Smooth

Notice the Zebra like Stripes

Brindle is a Pattern on the coat