Dachshund
Weight
9.75 kg
Height
17.78 cm
Lifespan
14 Yrs
Shedding
No
2
Daily Exercise
Regular Exercise
Breed Characteristics
Good with Children
Good with Family
Good with Other Dogs
Protective Nature
Ideal Environment
0
Home Size
1
Garden Needed
2
Physical Characteristics
- Build: Iconic long, low silhouette with short legs and an ever-alert expression.
- Size & Coat: Available in two sizes—Standard (16–32 lbs) and Miniature (11 lbs or under)—and three coat types (smooth, wirehaired, longhaired) in various colors and patterns.
- Athleticism: Tireless and game for anything, though their build makes them unsuited for distance running, leaping, or strenuous swimming.
Temperament & Role
- Core Traits: Bold, vivacious, smart, and endearing, but can be independent and stubborn.
- Working Ability: Originally bred to hunt dangerous prey; they are exceptionally brave, sometimes to the point of rashness.
- Watchdog Skills: Highly vigilant with a surprisingly loud, "big-dog" bark.