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Probably the most strangely shaped dog in the Hound category is the
German Dachshund. The Germans developed this odd little dog to hunt
badgers, where his long body and short legs helped him with the task.
Consider these fascinating Dachshund facts:
The Dachshund has a long body with short legs and is a part of the AKC
hound group. Wirehaired, shorthaired, space and long haired are the
three different varieties that are available. The Dachshund also comes
in three different sizes that can be found in each variety.
This short legged but muscular German Dachshund has an elongated body.
With a convex skull and protruding eyebrows, the head is also
elongated. He has a friendly and energetic expression with oval eyes
that are dark - either brown, black or even red. He has muscular and
strong jaws. Long ears that hang down and the tail is carried straight
up in line with the back.
The AKC determines Dachshund facts when it comes to height and weight.
Standard size is defined as 14-18 inches, and the average weight is set
at 20 pounds. Dwarf or miniature size is 14 inches or less, and average
weight is about 9 pounds. The toy version is under a foot in height,
and weighs approximately 8 pounds.
Dachshunds come in two color patterns, solid or bi colored. The solids
are a yellow or tan color while the bi coloreds tend to have bright
chestnut coat with black, brown or gray markings. On top of this, there
are harlequin and piebald varieties.
Dachshunds are lovable and loyal, but because of their headstrong
nature they are difficult to teach. They are a little naughty and are
very enthusiastic about digging holes in your courtyard. Some people
consider the long-haired as a quiet one and the wire-haired one as the
extrovert and entertainer.
Dachshunds put on weight very easily and their propensity towards
laziness can cause health problems. Heart disease, diabetes, urinary
tract infections and disc problem in the spine are the common problems
found in this breed.
The short-haired German Dachshunds require only less brushing and need
to be rubbed occasionally with a grooming cloth only. The long-haired
ones should be brushed daily and the wire-haired should be taken to a
professional twice a year to get it tidy.
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Dr. Rosenberg is the owner, CEO & Chief of Staff at Veterinary Cancer Group.
Kymythy Schultze has been a trailblazer in animal nutrition for over two decades.
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