About Dachshunds

We hope you find some useful information about Dachshunds on this page. We will be happy to provide additional information or answer any questions that you may have.

General Information

• Developed in Germany to hunt badgers
• Easily trained, very loyal
• Naturally free from doggy odor
• Require minimal brushing and grooming

Color/ Coat/ Pattern

• Colors include: red, black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue), fawn (Isabella)
• Patterns include: dapple, double dapple, brindle, piebald
• Coat can be smooth, long, or wire

Size

• miniature is 12 pounds and under
• standard is 16 to 32 pounds