Dachshund breed information

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There are three varieties of Dachshund: the short-haired, the wired-haired, and the long-haired. With each of these varieties there are three sizes. The sporty and devoted Dachshund is an elongated, vigorous, muscular dog with short legs. He/she carries him/herself proudly and has an intelligent expression. Their eyes are dark red or brown-black with an energetic and friendly expression. The short-haired Dachshund's coat should be shiny, sleek and uniform. Solid-colored Dachshunds may be tan or yellow. Bi-color Dachshunds may be deep black, brown, or gray with areas of bright chestnut. There are also piebald, speckle-streaked, or harlequin varieties. They make an excellent family dog. Despite their small size they make a good watch dog with a surprisingly loud bark. They may be slightly aggressive to strangers.
The Dachshunds are lively and affectionate; proud and bold, almost rash. They can be willful and curious, clownish and mischievous. These dogs are very clever. They are devoted to his/her family. The wire-haired variety is more outgoing and clown-like. All are slightly difficult to train. Dachshunds are good dogs to travel with. These dogs are best with older, considerate children and are moderately protective. They are generally okay with other pets, however, they can be jealous, irritable, obstinate and very quick to bite. These dogs like to bark (their barks are surprisingly loud for their size) and are compulsive diggers. They should not be over fed, for this breed tends to gain weight quickly.

Dachshund

Life expectancy: up to 16 years
Color: Black and tan or solid red. Also, white and tan, dappled (swirling mixture of brown, gray, white, and black.) Eyes are brown; eyes in dappled dogs are bluish white. Nose is black, brown, or gray.
Eyes: medium-sized, almond-shaped and dark-rimmed, very dark color
Coat type: Smooth Dachshund: Short, smooth and shining; Wirehaired Dachshund: tight, short, thick, rough, hard, outer coat;finer, shorter undercoat; Longhaired Dachshund: sleek, glosssy, often slightly wavy hair is longer under the neck and on the forechest, the underside of the body, the ears, and behind the legs
Size: 16-32 pounds
Health issues: This is a popular breed that has been subject to extensive inbreeding. Poorly bred dachshunds are sickly and snappish. Health problems include hereditary epilepsy and deafness.
Living conditions: Adjusts well to any living conditions.

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