Facts about Dogs Dachshund Breed Information and Dachshund Puppies Pictures

Dachshund is from the hound family and comes in three varieties short-haired, wired-haired and long-haired. It is a short-legged and elongated breed of dog. Dachshund is also known by other names such as Doxie, Sausage Dog, Worshond Dog, Weenie Dog, Wiener Dog, Dackel or Teckel. They originate from Germany and were developed to prey burrow-dwelling animals such as badgers and rabbits. by using their peculiar characteristics of scent, chase and flush. All the three varieties of Dachshund Dogs come in three different sizes.





The body of Dachshund is longer than its height and the legs are short and muscular. They have an elongated head with slightly convex skull and protruding eyebrows. The muzzle is long with robust jaw and non-pendent lips. Eyes are dark red or brown-black and almond shaped. The coat comes in many colors such as solid black, red, chocolate, tan, fawn, golden blonde, platinum and grayish blue. Wired haired Dachshund dogs resemble terriers in appearance and also display similar characteristics. Fully grown standard Dachshund dog weighs between 7-13 kg whereas the miniature type weighs about 5 kg.