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Dachshund and Dachshund pictures
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.
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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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