Friendly, Curious, Spunky
The word โiconโ is terribly overworked, but the Dachshundโwith his unmistakable long-backed body, little legs, and big personalityโis truly an icon of purebred dogdom. Dachshunds can be standard-sized (usually 16 to 32 pounds) or miniature (11 pounds or under), and come in one ofโฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
medium
Weekly Brushing
Breed Data
Known genetic concerns: skin, spinal problems
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best mid-range orthopedic โ great for dogs who don't need clinical-graโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
FCI Group
Group 4 โ Dachshunds
Status
recognized