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AKC Size: Bred and shown in two sizes, standard and miniature. Miniatures are not a separate classification but compete in a class division for "11 pounds and under at 12 months of age and older." Weight of the standard size is usually between 16 and 32 pounds.  Color: Although base color of the coat is immaterial, certain patterns and basic colors predominate.

 

Basic Requirements: Dachshunds require a moderate-sized yard in which to exercise. Weekly brushing will do for shorthaired Dachshunds. Longhaired varieties need occasional trimming. Wirehaired Dachshunds need occasional stripping.

 

Temperament: Bold, lively, and friendly, Dachshunds make good family dogs. They do best with older children. They make good watchdogs, barking when a stranger comes to the door.

 

Health: (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is 12 years. Watch for Intervertebral Disc Disease, Bloat, Hypothyroidism, Seizures, Juvenile Cataracts, PRA

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Dachshund breeders/rescue links

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