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Dachshund Breed Information

Breed Group: Hound

Weight: 11-32 lbs

Height: 5-9 inches

Color(s): solid red, sable, or cream; black and tan, chocolate and tan, wild boar and tan, gray and tan, or fawn and tan, brindle

Moola is a female black & Tan

Dachshund

$400.00

Sou is a female black & Tan with white chest

Dachshund

$400.00

Little Romeo...the lover!

Dachshund

$199.00

Overview

The Dachshund was originally developed in German hundreds of years ago. They were originally bred for hunting Badger, hence the name Dachshund. "Dachs" is the German word for Bader. The elongated body and the shortened legs were bred into this dog to dig the prey out and go inside their burrows forcing them to leave their dens. The Miniature variety was bred to hunt hare and stoat. This breed has also been known to hunt foxes and otters along with the badger.

Character

Dachshunds are a very clownish breed and can be very mischievous at times. A very intuitive dog, the Dachshund is now most commonly seen as a companion rather than a hunter. This breed loves to be around people and should never exhibit signs of aggression or timidity. The Dachshund is an all around friendly dog, is very outgoing, and is sure to steal the hearts of everyone he meets.

Temperament

The Dachshund is a fun loving dog, tenacious, and lively, but can become jealous and be very irritable. This breed does not do well with smaller children, but can do very well with older and more considerate children. Due to his small size and tiny legs, this breed should not be placed in a home with larger dogs unless they were raised around each other. The Dachshund has the tendency to become jealous, however can do very well with many other toy breeds in the home providing they are not snippy.

Care

The Long Haired variety requires quite a bit of grooming. Being that this dog is so low to the ground, he is prone to getting burrs, sticks, and twigs stuck in his coat which should be removed daily if any are present. Brushing of the coat should be done on a regular basis to prevent tangling and/or matting. The Smooth Haired variety doesn't require much grooming and would respond well to an occasional wipe down with a damp towel, or a harsh towel to remove any dead or loose hair.

Coat

The Dachshund comes in three different varieties. The Smooth Haired Dachshund, Wirehaired Dachshund, and the Longhaired Dachshund. He also comes in two different sizes being standard and miniature. The Longhaired Dachshund has a long and straight coat, with hair slightly feathered and longer on the underbelly, ears, chest, and legs. The Smooth Coat has a straight, smooth, short, and glossy coat that should all be of equal length along the body of the dog. The Wirehaired has a coat of broken appearance with wiry, coarse, and harsh hair.

Training

The Dachshund can be stubborn at times, making training a little bit difficult for the average owner. This breed requires firm and consistent handling, but can be a little sensitive so he should always be corrected in a gentle manner, never harsh or this breed could become submissive and timid. Dachshunds respond best to a variety of training methods.

Activity

The Dachshund can be lively and vivacious, however he does not need much exercise. A short walk per day would suffice for this short-bodied breed. The Dachshund tends to tire out easily so any exercise provided should be given at different times rather than one long walk. This breed is prone to back problems so high jumping and/or running should never be allowed.

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QUESTION: My mini dauschund had 4 puppies today within a couple of hours. She has still been having contractions and panting hard. I can't tell if she has another puppy In there. It has been 8 hours and still no change. What should I do?

Anonymous - 5/12/2012 3:05:15 AM

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QUESTION: Please provide any information on a slipped disc. Our 6 yr old Dachshund has one. We have had him to the vet and he is under her care. But what are the chances of him surving this. He is now paralized in his hind legs.

Anonymous - 4/29/2012 12:21:47 PM

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We have three doxies. All of them have had problems with slipped discs. One ended up needing back surgury twice when he was 5 and 6 years old to fix ruptured discs. Both times he was completely paralyzed, but he recovered the use of his legs. My other dog had a slipped disc in his neck. Because of the cost of surgury we were going to have to put him down but decided to try acupuncture. He had six treatments and is now, two years later, completely back to normal. All three of our dogs are now 12, almost thirteen years old and doing well. Your dog still has a good chance of living a long fulfilling life.

Anonymous - 5/11/2012 11:31:35 AM

i have a four year old mini dachshund and she too has back problems. my vet put her on dmso (don't know the actual name just the abbreviated version) for three days through an iv and then sent her home with me and she has been on steroids for about 10 or 12 weeks now. i am slowly weening her off of them. but after six weeks of strict crate rest she is back to her normal self. it was very hard to keep her in there but she only came out for pee breaks. ask your vet about dmso he should know what it is and see if there is any chance of your dog walking again with it. my vet didn't think that lily would ever walk again and she is now happy, healthy, and walking. i also made a sling to lift her back end so that i didn't have to hold her up while she went to the bathroom. hopefully, you cought it soon enough. good luck, it was the hardest thing i've ever been through. check online groups and google stuff. we found a lot of information on the internet.

Anonymous - 5/4/2012 12:33:33 PM

QUESTION: I have a Dachshund she is light brown and has brown eyes is she supposed to be this stubborn? And is she supposed to LOVE food?

Anonymous - 4/29/2012 10:25:00 AM

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QUESTION: I got a supposedly 6 year old male long-haired dachshund from the shelter. A darling and beautiful dog. I had to have teeth cleaning and a couple of teeth pulled right after getting him. I cannot pick him up as you would any other dog,he cries out...Is this normal because of this long body or is something else wrong?. He weighed 18 lbs. when I got him and he has gained a few more since. It bothers me that I cannot put my arms around his body to pick him up. He is also very needy and jealous of my other dog who is 6yrs old and a long haired chuhuahua. any suggestions on picking him up and controlling his jealousy?

Anonymous - 4/26/2012 12:09:15 AM

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You're not supposed to pick up this type of dog like that. It's very bad for their backs. Look up how to properly pick up your dachshund. They are also a jealous dog by nature. Please do not pick up your dog that way! It could cause serious back problems.

Anonymous - 4/28/2012 11:11:21 AM

QUESTION: I have 3 Dachshund puppies, 1 black & tan with a spot of white under his neck, the other 2 are brindle. what is the going price for these puppies?

Anonymous - 4/23/2012 11:38:23 AM

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QUESTION: What is the normal life span of a Dachshund?

Anonymous - 4/20/2012 1:32:15 AM

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12 to 14 years

Anonymous - 4/29/2012 11:29:13 AM

on average, 12 to 15 years

Anonymous - 4/25/2012 2:55:55 PM

QUESTION: what colors of eyes do dachshund's have

Anonymous - 4/17/2012 9:13:23 AM

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dark red or brown-black.

Anonymous - 4/25/2012 2:56:47 PM

QUESTION: Are dachshunds good hunters?

Anonymous - 4/16/2012 10:42:26 AM

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QUESTION: what is the normal life span of a dachshund

Anonymous - 4/13/2012 11:05:23 PM

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QUESTION: How long to the Dachshunds stay pregnant?

Anonymous - 4/5/2012 11:55:03 AM

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QUESTION: My one year old Dachshund is in heat. The 5yr male that I have is extremely aggressive and protective of her. He has already bitten me twice for getting too close. Is this normal and will he be the same after her heat cycle?

Anonymous - 4/2/2012 11:17:23 AM

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QUESTION: can you breed dapple to a dapple.....how old is too old to breed?

Anonymous - 3/25/2012 11:37:27 PM

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you shouldn't, it can result in extremely unhealthy and deformed animals. the dapple gene is dominant, if the two dapple genes cross on the skin it forms the white fur, if it crosses on the eyes or ears the dog can be blind, deaf, or in horrible cases, born without eyes or ears.

Anonymous - 3/28/2012 9:02:13 PM

QUESTION: how long does a mini dashound stay in breeding mode

Anonymous - 3/25/2012 9:06:39 AM

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QUESTION: can you breed a male standard daschund with a female minature daschund ?

Anonymous - 3/22/2012 6:51:50 AM

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QUESTION: Are Dachshunds good with kids?

Anonymous - 3/20/2012 9:20:46 AM

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QUESTION: My family currently has a 2 year old male Yorkie and we are thinking about getting a puppy Dachshund. I was just wondering if there would be any issues. Our Yorkie is very protective of us and he is only around bigger dogs. I don't know if he would do well around a littler dog or if he would bully the puppy. Thanks in advance for your help!

Anonymous - 3/18/2012 1:45:27 PM

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Well, we have a dapple dachshund and he is great with our 5 year old as well as great with dogs alot bigger than him. He loves to play with our friends dog who is a half pitbull mix and they get along famously. He also gets along well with a chiweine and a black lab. It really depends on the personality of the dog. Ours is extremely laid back and is just overall a happy go lucky dog. Hopefully this helped

Anonymous - 4/12/2012 4:28:45 PM

QUESTION: what do you cross to get a dachshund

Anonymous - 3/14/2012 10:45:06 PM

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Dachshunds are a pure bred AKC breed.

Anonymous - 3/24/2012 7:47:41 PM

QUESTION: I have a beagle/jack russell mix with a bit of dachshund that's about 6yrs old. He will not let me clean his teeth or clip his toe nails. I have tried since his was a puppy with no luck he will nip and pulls away from me. please help his breath is so bad and toe nails very long. Do the vets charge very much to perform this?

Anonymous - 3/10/2012 3:27:43 PM

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Even if it is costly, and I'm not saying it is, clean teeth are good for his health. He could loose teeth if he has gingivitis or he can develop a heart infection from bad teeth. A dog groomer may be cheaper, but do have his teeth looked at bu a vet.

Anonymous - 4/9/2012 9:23:29 PM

QUESTION: my 4 years old beagle/doxie (short haired) mix has a problem with her ears. they are fine inside the ear, but there is a white crusty, hair loss problem on the edge of her long hanging ears. vet has her on omega 3 and it hasn't helped.

Anonymous - 3/8/2012 5:22:30 PM

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QUESTION: my 2 1/2 yr.old dachsund "daryl" is 9th generation pure red, but he has a red nose. i read that akc says it should be black. why is this? is this good or bad? thx mj

Anonymous - 3/8/2012 4:37:59 AM

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QUESTION: are dachshunds good pets for 10 year olds?

Anonymous - 3/4/2012 5:54:52 PM

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yes dachshunds are, but be careful not to step on them due to their little size

Anonymous - 3/8/2012 5:31:49 PM

QUESTION: If my dachshund has heart worms can this cause bad breath?

Anonymous - 3/1/2012 9:29:48 AM

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QUESTION: My dachshund is about 3-yrs. old and he has very stinky breath. What may be causing this? Please help!

Anonymous - 3/1/2012 9:15:59 AM

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Using dental fresh in the dog's water daily helps with bad breath.

Anonymous - 4/25/2012 11:58:56 PM

BAD BREATH IS USUALLY CAUSED BY BAD TEETH. A VET CAN CLEAN AND OR PULL ANY BAD TEETH WHICH HELPS THE BAD BREATH.

Anonymous - 4/3/2012 2:49:54 AM

QUESTION: How much should i feed my 11 week old daschund? and how many times a day? Right now I am feeding her a half cup in the morning and half cup in the evening.

Anonymous - 2/27/2012 4:41:31 PM

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Just a little more than what your feeding her.

Anonymous - 2/28/2012 3:04:06 PM

QUESTION: My 15 week old miniature wire haired dachshund has an ear that doesn't hang properly although it's a perfect shape- will he have this for life or will he grow out of it?

Anonymous - 2/27/2012 3:06:36 AM

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Our miniature wire haired dachshund puppy went through a couple of weird ear stages, they would stick out all sorts of ways for awhile, but her ears are very normal now. It's most likely just part of growing.

Anonymous - 2/27/2012 1:51:16 PM

QUESTION: Our Dachshund is depressed - he used to sit on my husbands lap at night and now he won't get near him - he accidently lowered the recliner on him and he yelped and now he is mad or scared of him. What can we do he won't even look at us.

Anonymous - 2/24/2012 5:39:26 PM

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QUESTION: How long should i walk my 5 month mini dachshund for each day? I was told that you should allow their bones to develop properly before they have a proper walk?

Anonymous - 2/22/2012 4:27:57 PM

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QUESTION: is a blue dachshund rare?

Anonymous - 2/21/2012 7:13:09 PM

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no, it is not - this color IS registered in the AKC

Anonymous - 5/14/2012 11:51:13 AM

QUESTION: Do mini dachshunds have to get a csection?

Anonymous - 2/19/2012 10:16:57 AM

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no they dont. most dogs dont need one most of the time they do the work themselves. the average time to have a puppy is 1 each hour. if that does not happen and you no theirs more puppies in there, there might be complications. call your vet

Anonymous - 3/16/2012 2:56:25 AM

QUESTION: Can it ever be dangerous to the Dachshund to have puppies? I've heard small dogs could die?

Anonymous - 2/17/2012 11:17:09 PM

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If you are looking for Dachshund puppies for sale from reputable Dachshund breeders or to adopt a Dachshund from a Dachshund rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Dachshund puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Dachshund puppies, dogs and puppies that make great pets.

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