Dachshund Information and Facts

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By Be Dog Savvy

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Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers thus given the name Dachshund, meaning "badger dog".
Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers thus given the name Dachshund, meaning "badger dog".

Get to know your Dachshund information and facts before you head out to make a purchase of your first dog from that breed. Though lovable and a great pet, Dachshunds have specific needs that you will need to meet in order to keep the dog happy and healthy. You need to make certain that your dog's needs and your lifestyle are compatible if you are going to enjoy one another for the next ten to fifteen years.

Among the initial Dachshund information and facts that you should know is that they are short, long dogs from the hound family. Their name comes from the German for badger dog. In fact, among the Dachshund information and facts many people don't know is that the German name for the dog, with "hund" sounding like "hound" might have led to the dog being mistakenly classified as a hound, when it actually may not be. Many Dachshund owners and breeders believe that the breed should be considered a terrier as their behavior and appearance (especially in the case of the wire-haired Dachshund) is much more similar to that classification.

Whether a hound or a terrier, Dachshund information and facts show us that the breed was developed specifically for tracking and chasing badgers and other animals that live in burrows. Their long and narrow bodies are perfect for flushing animals out of holes in the ground so that hunters can better chase them.

There are three different sizes of Dachshunds, including the standard, the miniature, and the kaninchen. Most national kennel clubs recognize the two first kinds of Dachshund, but many Dachshund information and facts show that the smallest size - the kaninchen, which means rabbit - is actually only recognized by non-English speaking kennel clubs, including the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale - which means World Canine Federation).

Dachshund information and facts accepted by most kennel clubs state that the standard fully grown Dachshund weighs about 7.3 kg (16 pounds), the miniature Dachshund weighs under 5.0 kg (11 pounds) and those that recognize the kaninchen Dachshund accept its weight at 3.6 kg (8 pounds) to 4.5kg (10 pounds).

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Party Girl 3 years ago

I've known a couple of Dachshunds, who both had great characters.

Taylor 3 years ago

I LOVE dogs and I have a miniture dachshund named Ozzy, so this website was very useful since I'm only in Elementery school! :.)

Alex 3 years ago

THIS SITE IS AWESOME FOR A MAMMAL REPORT FOR SCHOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE 2 MINI DACHSHUND . APOLLO AND MARBLE

dave  3 years ago

they are royaltye. loving and caring

Jada Preston 3 years ago

Hi, Im jada preston. I have a Dachshund named Lola and i may need this to take care of her. Thanks Jada <3

im a boy 2 years ago

im getting a half chiwawa (wrong spelling) and half daschund

cant wait ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

shancee 2 years ago

i have a mini dachshund there very sweet and btw im a boy chihuahua is spelt chihuahua

little j 2 years ago

i love dachshunds i think they're so cute!!!!!!! my friend has one and i am getting one so this site might be useful

casey 2 years ago

hi i would like to know all the colors of dachshunds thank you

casey 2 years ago

i love dachshunds they are good little dogs to have for hunting and i have 5 dachshunds 1 dappled 3 tan and 1 black & tan

Hunny Bun 2 years ago

Nice site and nice video too. Although dachshunds are gloomy looking the are sweet.Thanks for the help

Hunny Bun 2 years ago

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Hunny Bun 2 years ago

Hello. I wonder how much a Dachshund costs in Malaysia? Any idea anyone?

Hunny Bun 2 years ago

Thanks again

kelsey 2 years ago

i have one that follows me everywhere i love him soo much mine costed about 200 i think

ky 24 months ago

my dogs name is barkley he likes to kill bunnys

veronica 23 months ago

i really want a miniature dachshund and i hope this is us full i hear it is but i have a tea cup chihuahua and i wanted to know if a dachshund would get a long with my chihuahua

Candy  21 months ago

I love Dachshound they are cute. Mine baby Daisy was a great friend, companion and watch dog. I recently had to put her to sleep because of a broken. Im so scared to get another one but I miis her deeply.

~your_momma~ ayyy 15 months ago

I had a daschund named riley and he was realyy sweet and afectionate R.I.P

RILEY JOHN ODEEN

otilia 14 months ago

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carol 12 months ago

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carol stone 12 months ago

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stephanie 11 months ago

just adopted a dachshund/mix from the shelter and he is a love bug!

Party Rockin in the house tonight 3 months ago

Ok so i have four dogs 2 of them are dash hounds ones a mini kind and its name is mini and my other one is so small its either one or still zero we got it in august his names duster

Laurenzobo 3 weeks ago

I just got a male dachshund named Riley and, all he really wants to do is chew, what do i do?

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