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| Breed: |
Dachshund |
| Country of Origin: |
Medieval Europe |
| AKC Group: |
Hound |
| Function: |
Tracker of badgers, rabbits, and fox |
| Life Span: |
12-15 years |
| Appearance: |
Long, low to the ground, long muzzle |
| Color: |
Chestnut, black, brown, tan, and mixtures |
| Coat Type: |
Smooth, glossy, shedding |
| 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. |
| Height: |
Regular 9 inches/Miniature 5-6 inches |
| Weight: |
Regular 12-24 pounds/Miniature under12 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
Very high |
| Watch Dog: |
Very high |
| Protection: |
No |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
Low |
| Good With Children: |
Medium |
| Good With Pets: |
Medium |
| Good With Strangers: |
Low acceptance |
| Character: |
Playful, active, bold |
| Home Environment: |
Apartment O.K. |
| Best Owner: |
Patient |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
Stubbornness, dominant, snappy |
| Physical: |
Serious spinal and eye disorders, osteoporosis |
| Recommendations: |
Do not over feed, keep nails trimmed |
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