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DACHSHUND
Characteristics,
care, health & breeder listings below.
Dachshunds
come in two sizes: Miniature and standard. There are also three coat types:
Smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired.
 | AKC
Size: Dachshunds are 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 suffice 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:
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Dictionary click here)
The average lifespan is twelve years. Watch for Intervertebral Disc Disease, Bloat,
Hypothyroidism, Seizures, Juvenile Cataracts, PRA |
Dachshund
Club of America, Inc. www.dachshund-dca.org
Photos
above:
photo courtesy of Barbara and Jack Richards, Richards Dachshunds
Bottom:
"Playdough" Owner:
Danielle Porcelli, Doxie Den.
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