Dachshund Breed

The Dachshund is small breed of dog. Their appearance is long and low to the ground. The Dachshund has a long pointed nose, floppy ears and very short legs that support their long bodies. Dachshunds come in many different colors, different hair length and different sizes. The two sizes refer to standard and miniature Dachshunds. And they can be smooth hair, long haired and wirehaired. All Dachshund breeds are beautiful and intelligent dogs.

The average weight of a miniature Dachshund is about 11 pounds and the weight of a standard Dachshund is about 30 pounds.

Because of the height and physical appearances of the Dachshunds, they make great hunters. They were used for underground hunting dating back as early as the 15th century England. This would account for their name Dachshund which in German means badger dog.

Dachshunds make great pets. They need to be trained properly to avoid temperamental issues that can arise with poor training. Dachshunds are all muscle and will throw their weight around. Raising Dachshunds around small children needs to be watched, as with any breed of dog. They do adapt to other dogs and cats.