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Infocus: Dachschund

Dachshunds, originating from Germany, are often affectionately nicknamed 'Sausage Dogs' due to their unusual long body and short stubby legs. They are playful and loyal but also stubborn which can make them difficult to train. Dachshunds make great watch dogs with their loud bark and often exhibit behaviours similar to terriers in that their body language gives the impression that they do not know or care about their relatively small size. Like many small hunting dogs, they will challenge a larger dog.

The breed has three types: short-haired, called "smooth", long-haired and wire-haired. They also come in three sizes: standard, miniature and kaninchen, which means rabbit.

Fast Facts:

Love company
Can live 12-14 years
The small, neat size of the Dachshund makes it an ideal housedog.
Can be wary of unfamiliar people and will often growl and bark at them
If raised improperly and not socialized at a young age, dachshunds can become aggressive or fearful.
Prone to spinal problems
Low to medium maintenance

Tags: dachschund, dogs

4 comments

§ tegan said on : Mon, 22 June 2009 @ 14:40
Hmmm, I always thought dashunds would be placid but they seem quite temperamental. still cute though ;)
§ haydee said on : Tue, 18 January 2011 @ 14:19
dachschunds are well trained at time nice dogs thanks haydee
§ Delia said on : Mon, 20 June 2011 @ 03:48
Children can easely train them. Dachshund are the best!
§ Naiyan Sharma said on : Mon, 15 August 2011 @ 20:01
I have a cockaspaniel x dachshund but still is very cute and playful!!!!!.......her names Gucci

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