Dachshund dogs Breed Profile
Quick Guide
Dachshund dogs Fact File
Group: Hound
Class: Hound
Country of Origin: Germany
First Registered: 1885
Height: 8 inches
Weight: 16-32 lbs.
Colors: All colors but white.
Coat Type: Smooth-haired - dense, short and smooth Long-haired - soft and straight, and only slightly wavy Wire-haired - short, straight and harsh with a long undercoat.
Health Concerns: Prone to disc problems - do not let him become overweight or jump from heights. They are also subject to genetic eye diseases and skin problems.
Temperament: Lively, intelligent, courageous
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