Dachshunds

At a glance
dachshundThe Dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog originally meant to aid hunters in rooting out badgers and other burrow animals. Today, no one can mistake the unique-looking “sausage dog” for another breed.

Summary

  • Names and nicknames – Doxie (US), Dackel or Teckel (GER, FR), wiener dog/hotdog (US), sausage dog (UK/US/AUS/NZ), Teckel (NL), Worshond , Weenie Dog (US), Jamnik (PL), Jezevcik (CZ), Tax (SWE), Bassotto (ITA)
  • Group – AKC: Hound Group; KC: Hounds
  • Size – medium
  • Life expectancy – 9-15 years; average of 12
  • Cost of ownership – low
  • Ease of ownership – medium
  • Aggressive tendency – medium
  • Amount of Exercise – medium
  • Amount of Grooming – low
  • Ease of Training – low
  • Obedience level – medium
  • Suitable for Children – low
  • Amount of Care Required – low
  • Susceptibility to Health Problems – low Read more