Dachshund
GroupHound
SizeSmall
Height22 cm
Weight9 kg
Life Span12-16 years
OriginGermany
TemperamentClever, Lively, Courageous
ColorsRed, Black & Tan, Chocolate & Tan, Dapple
About the Dachshund
Bred 600 years ago in Germany to hunt badgers (Dachshund means badger dog). Their long body and short legs were designed to follow prey into burrows. Come in three coat varieties: smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired. Three sizes: standard, miniature, and kaninchen (rabbit). Waldi the Dachshund was the first official Olympic mascot (1972 Munich).
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