
The Dachshund is also sensitive and should be corrected gently, lest it become cowed and afraid. Long-haired Dachshunds are slightly easier to train than smooth- or wire-haired Dachshunds, however all varieties need firm and consistent training because they have minds of their own. The coat of the wire-haired Dachshund should be plucked twice a year. Long-haired Dachshunds are prone to tangles, so they should be groomed more often. The smooth- and long-haired Dachshund should be brushed occasionally to remove dead hairs. Wired-haired Dachshunds tend to be more lively and outgoing then smooth-hairs miniature Dachshunds may also be more reserved. They get along well with known children but may behave aggressively towards unknown children. Dachshunds are bold and outgoing, enjoying attention and frequently seeking adventure. It can be too courageous around larger dogs. The Dachshund is somewhat reserved around strangers and may bark at them, but forms a strong bond with family. Browse through our breeder's listings and find your perfect puppy at the perfect price. You can find Wiener Dog puppies priced from $150 USD to $5800 USD with one of our credible breeders. Dachshunds make fine companions and are not typically used as hunters. The Dachshund greatly enjoys interacting with humans and is quite friendly and outgoing at home. They are quite happy, even clownish, and can behave mischievously on occasion. Dachshunds are energetic, brave, intelligent and independent.

Characterĭachshunds are energetic, brave, intelligent and independent. The hairs on the wire-haired Dachshund should lie flat and be as hard as possible. Colors can be reddish-brown, black, tan, chocolate brown, deep chestnut in reddish-brown, and black and tan. The Dachshund coat may be smooth, long, or wire-haired. Writer H.L Mencken famously referred to them as ‘a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long.” Coat They are recognizable by their long, flat bodies and short legs. All Dachshunds have an arched muzzle, almond shaped eyes, round ears, and straight tail.

The Toy Dachshund (not formally recognized) has a chest girth smaller than 30 cm (11.75 in) and weighs 3.5 kg (8 lbs). The Miniature Dachshund has a chest girth of 30-35 cm (11.75-13.75 in) and can weigh up to 11 lbs. The standard Dachshund has a chest girth of at least 35 cm (13.75 in) and can weigh up to 26 lbs. There are three different sizes of Dachshund. Famous Dachshunds include Picasso’s dog Lump, who may have inspired some of his works, and Waldi, the first Olympic Mascot and symbol of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. The Dachshund was recognized as a distinct breed in 1910 and has gradually increased in popularity to become a favored pet. They were bred and trained to chase down prey, such as a badger (Dachshund means ‘Badger Dog’) or fox, enter its burrow, kill it, and retrieve it.

The Dachshund (pronounced dak-sund also known as a ‘Teckel’) originated in Germany in the sixteenth century.
