The Dachshund - Stubborn and Bold
This little dog comes in two sizes and three different coats - standard and miniature sizes, smooth haired, long haired, and wirehaired. Both are considered a small dog breed.
Standard Dachshunds weigh 16-22 pounds and stand about 9 1/2 inches. Miniature Dachshunds weigh less than 10 pounds and stand 5 inches high.
There are many permissable colors but black and tan is the most common. My dad had a Dachshund when he was growing up that was all red. Sophie got a long fine with all the family members, even the toddler.
Normally, though, these dogs are not good with children, so they are not recommended as a family dog. But they make excellent companions for older people who want a small dog that doesn't require a lot of physical exertion.
Dachshunds can be very long-lived.
They learn quickly, are very alert watchdogs, but not suited to guarddog. In training, they may be hard to housebreak.
Dachshunds are one-family dogs, reserved with strangers, and no problem with strange dogs.
They are very active, even indoors, and may bark more than most other breeds.
Dachshunds are subject to spinal disc problems, but besides that and the possibility of paralysis, they are an easy breed to care for, unless you get a wirehaired. The wirehaired requires daily brushing for about 10 minutes and trimming once in awhile.
Overall, they are a great little dog breed for families without young children or for older people who want a small housepet that is easy to care for.
This video tells you all about the Dachshund, including their history, their temperament, and more.
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