Dachshund
Germany · 5–9 in tall · short smooth coat
Next to the average dog it is vocal and not for small children. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds very little.
Find out if a Dachshund suits youA good fit if…
- there is already a dog at home
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
- you would rather not vacuum daily
- people come and go a lot
Think twice if…
- you share walls with neighbours
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Dachshund, also known as the Dackel or Teckel, is a German breed of short-legged, long-bodied dog of hound type. It may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, in various colors. It was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals. The miniature Dachshund was bred to hunt small animals such as rabbits.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
