| The Dachshund is good with older children as long as | | | | of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. |
| she has been socialized with them. She may not do | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and |
| well with cats and other pets as she was originally | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| bred to hunt. She likes to be indoors and does not like | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a |
| harsh climates. She needs to be exercised regularly to | | | | guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| avoid gaining weight as this can be hard on her back. | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can be found |
| She is a popular dog and it is generally believed that | | | | on the net. |
| the long hair variety may be better with children. As a | | | | Life Span |
| reminder, never leave a young child unsupervised with | | | | The Dachshund can live between 12 and 14 years with |
| a puppy or dog. | | | | proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | conditions. |
| There are actually three sizes of the Dachshund, the | | | | History |
| normal, miniature and toy. The approximate adult size | | | | The Dachshund comes from Germany. Their history |
| (two years old or older) of the normal Dachshund is 14 | | | | goes back to the 16 century. They were bred from |
| to 18 inches to the withers (highest point of the | | | | hunting dogs to hunt rabbits and badgers, and other |
| shoulder) and about 20 pounds. The miniature | | | | small animals. They were first registered by the |
| Dachshund runs about 14 inches to the withers and 9 | | | | American Kennel Association in 1885. Dachs is |
| pounds. The toy Dachshund runs about 12 inches to | | | | German for Badger. |
| the withers and 8 pounds in weight. | | | | Some Registries |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | - Dachshund Breed Club |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | - UKC United Kennel Club |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | - NKC National Kennel Club |
| Dachshund is no exception. Be on the look out for skin | | | | - CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| problems, genetic eye diseases, heart disease, | | | | - APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| Dachshund paralysis (spinal disc problems), diabetes | | | | - AKC American Kennel Club |
| and urinary tract problems. Also, as a precaution, their | | | | - FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| body length precludes them from jumping from heights | | | | - NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| to protect their back as does letting them become | | | | - KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| overweight. This disease list is an informative guideline | | | | - ANKC Australian National Kennel Club |
| only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, | | | | - ACR American Canine Registry |
| please contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | Litter Size |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | 3 to 4 Dachshund puppies |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | Category |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | Hound. |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Terms To Describe |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | Courageous, lively, clever, proud, tenacious, clown, |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | happy, fun loving, cheerful |
| dog sweets. | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| Grooming | | | | - Good watch dog. |
| The Dachshund has two coat varieties, smooth and | | | | - High intelligence. |
| rough. The smooth variety has a short coat that is | | | | - Likes to play. |
| shiny and not too long. The rough coat or long hair | | | | - Low dog odor. |
| variety has a glistening, sleek, slightly waving hair. The | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| long haired version needs grooming almost daily but | | | | - Poor guard dog. |
| the short haired needs grooming about weekly. | | | | - Can be a loud barker. |
| Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat | | | | - Can be difficult to train. |
| and help you keep a closer eye on her health and | | | | - Like to dig. |
| strengthen your emotional bond with her. | | | | Other Names Known By |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | Teckel |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss | | | | |