Dachshund is German for badger hound. Dachshunds were bred in Germany in the 15th century to hunt badgers, rabbits and other small game. This breed is built low to the ground which makes it easy to follow small game through the brush and down into rabbit/badger holes. Sometimes the hunters pull out the Dachshund by its hind legs with the badger in its mouth. These are scent hounds that primarily hunt via the smell of their prey.
Today Dachshunds are bred both for hunting and show. Dachshunds come in three types. There is a standard, miniature and a toy size. There are also three coat types; smooth, long and wired haired. This makes for nine different possible variations of the Dachshund.
Dachshunds come in a large variety of colors.
The Toy Dachshund is up to 12 inches in height. It weighs a maximum 8lbs.
The Miniature Dachshund is up to 14 inches in height and to 11lbs.
The Standard Dachshund is between 14 and 18 inches in height. On average the Standard Dachshund weighs above 11 lbs.
The Dachshund is a popular breed. It is also suited to apartment living or a house with a small yard. Dachshunds need to be regularly exercised. They make good lapdogs.
Dachshunds have feisty personalities. They make good watch dogs and have no qualms barking at intruders. This breed is known to take on animals of bigger size.
If you plan to get a Dachshund, remember that they are prone to back problems.
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