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Dachshund

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shorthaired dachshund
Adult Wirehaired  Dachshund
wirehaired dachshund
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longhaired dachshund
Parti-colored Dachshund
parti-colored Dachshund
Parti-color (Double-Dapple) Dachshund Puppy
parti-color (double-dapple)
Miniature Dachshund Puppy
photo of a double dapple dachshund dog double-dapple longhaired
Dachshund
    height of a dachshund
group: hound height: 10-15" / 25.4-38.1 cm

weight: std: 16-32 lbs / 7.25-14.51 kg,
mini: under 11 lbs / 4.98 kg
types: standard and miniature sized, shorthair, wirehair, longhair, standard, miniature
colors: any
physical traits: small, long back, short legs, strength, stamina, courage
hair type:  
personality/
temperament:
loyal, intelligent, playful, individualistic, self-willed, affectionate, brave, dominant, self-willed, cunning, relentless, vigilant
maintenance/
special needs:

low for shorthair, high for longhair, back problems, rarely shed, very clean, susceptible to back problems and false pregnancy, not good with other pets, protect from cold, socialize early can be aggressive with strangers
nickname: Teckel
origination: Germany
bred for: hunt rabbits, badgers, wild boars, foxes and wounded deer
identifying traits:  
ideal for: city or country, good companion, watch dogs, adapt to any climate
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 14-17 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(Dachshund dog group), ukc (scenthound dog group), ckc
rescues:    
     
     
black and tan shorthaired dachshund hound dog
black and tan Shorthaired Dachshund
photo of a shorthaired dachshund dog
 
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