dachshund
Sign in to saveThe Dachshund, also known as the '''''' or , is a German breed of short-legged, long-bodied dog of hound type. It may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, in various colors.
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A Dachshund is a German dog breed known for its distinctive short legs and long body, belonging to the hound type of dogs. The breed comes in three coat types—smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired—and appears in various colors.
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Key facts
- Dog breed.name
- Dachshund
- Dog breed.image
- File:닥스훈트(단모종) (Dachshund (Short)).jpg
- Dog breed.country
- Germany
- Dog breed.height
- Miniature Dachshund: at the withers Standard Dachshund: at the withers
- Dog breed.weight
- Miniature Dachshund: up to Standard Dachshund:
- Dog breed.coat
- Smooth-haired, Long-haired, Wire-haired
- Dog breed.colour
- Solid red, black & tan, chocolate & tan, dapple, brindle, piebald or blue.
- Dog breed.kc_name
- Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen
- Dog breed.kc_std
- https://www.vdh.de/welpen/mein-welpe/dachshund
- Dog breed.fcistd
- http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/148g04-en.pdf
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Article
19 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Symbol of Germany
- Classification
- Characteristics
- Appearance
- Coat and color
- Size
- Eye color
- Temperament
- Health
- Life expectancy
- Sports
- ''Dackel'' versus ''Teckel''
- Popularity
- Notable dogs and owners
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
The Dachshund, also known as the '''' or , is a German breed of short-legged, long-bodied dog of hound type. It may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, in various colors.
It was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals. The miniature Dachshund was bred to hunt small animals such as rabbits.