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174 GUIDE T O BREED S

DACHSHUND

INQUISITIVE, BRAVE, AND LOYAL, THIS DOG IS POPULAR AS A COMPANION AND WATCHDOG AKC

Height range Despite their small size, Dachshunds need plenty of exercise and
Miniature: mental stimulation to maintain their cheerful and loving temperament.
5–6 in (13–15 cm)
Standard: Strong-willed, they tend to ignore commands when on the scent of
8–9 in (20–23 cm) prey. Dachshunds will bark protectively at unexpected visitors but
Weight range are good with older children. There are three coat types: smooth-
Miniature: haired, longhaired, and wirehaired. The longhaired varieties
9–11 lb (4–5 kg)
Standard: need daily grooming. Two sizes are recognized by the AKC:
20–26 lb (9–12 kg) miniature and standard; but three sizes, based on Black and tan
coat, coarse
Life span 12–15 years chest circumference, are recognized by the FCI. to touch
Origin Germany
Forefeet bigger and
broader than hind feet
Wirehaired
Other colors Shiny, black
and tan coat

Variety of
colors
Hair shorter
on head Very
shallow stop

Smooth, red coat Smooth-haired
Pendant,
feathered ears

Body much longer Long, silky,
than leg length shaded red coat

Longhaired

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