Dachshunds are vivacious tiny dogs distinguished by their long bodies and short legs. This humorous and energetic breed, often known as “wiener dogs,” was created in Germany more than 300 years ago to hunt badgers.
Nature
The Dachshund is a little dog with a big personality. Dachshunds are renowned for being independent, bold, and a touch stubborn. They also have a humorous and endearing temperament that has won them dedicated fans.
Trait
Dachshunds make social (and frequently amusing!) pets. These tiny canines are the classic example of “a large dog in a small dog’s body” because they are independent, stubborn, and shockingly ferocious. But don’t get fooled by their boisterous bark. These cute tiny dogs are devoted to their people and close to them. They make excellent house dogs and get along well with other animals, particularly other Dachshunds.
Dachshunds are difficult to train because of their independent and rebellious character. The three pillars of success are persistence, positivity, and reward-based training. They also require frequent walks and activity because boredom and loneliness can result in unwanted habits like excessive barking.
Life
12 to 16 years
Colour Collection
Dachshunds often come in three colours: tan, black and tan, and red. However, the breed comes in a variety of solid and color-combination shades, such as chocolate, black, cream, wild boar, wheaten, chocolate and cream, chocolate and tan, blue and tan, and fawn and tan. Additionally, they can have sable, dapple, and brindle patterns on their coats.
Hair fall
The Dachshund comes in three distinct types, each identified by the style of coat: smooth coated, longhaired, and wirehaired. Dachshunds are generally thought to shed moderately, however longhaired Dachshunds might need to be brushed more frequently.
Health
Despite being a generally healthy breed, dachshunds are susceptible to back ailments, especially when overweight. Maintain ear cleanliness, as with the majority of dogs with drop ears, to avoid infections.
Breed History
The Dachshund was a common badger hunter in the 1600s and was developed in Germany during the middle ages. The German words dach, which means “badger,” and hund, which means “dog,” combine to form the appropriately called phrase “dachshund.”
With their long bodies, small legs, and razor-sharp claws, Dachshunds were perfect diggers and underground predators, able to travel through the extensive, underground burrows of their prey. The Dachshund’s extremely loud bark signalled the discovery of a badger to their above-ground hunting mates.
Even in modern times, you might come with a Dachshund digging frantically or making an attempt to hunt. Because their ancestors hunted fearsome, resourceful badgers, the breed acquired the bravery to face more intimidating foes. They are therefore resistant to intimidation, even from considerably larger canines.
