For instance, the long-coat dachshund is reportedly calmer than the smooth-coat variety, and the wire-coat dachshund is more outgoing and clown-like.ĭachshunds were bred as hunters so it is no surprise that many of them like to dig. Some dachshund fanciers say there are personality differences among the different varieties of the breed. They are good with children if treated well. Some may be aggressive toward strangers and other dogs.Īs family dogs, dachshunds are loyal companions and good watchdogs. Personality:ĭespite their size, dachshunds are known for their courageous nature and will take on animals much larger than themselves. Some have tan markings or are spotted or dappled. The dachshund's coat may be shades of red, black, chocolate, white or gray. There is no height standard for the dachshund but they are usually under nine inches in height.Īll three types are known for their long backs and short muscular legs, which explains the unflattering nicknames "sausage hound" or "hot dog." They also have a long muzzle, long and droopy ears, and a tail carried in line with the back.
Miniatures are not a separate AKC classification but compete in a class division for "11 pounds and under at 12 months of age and older." Weight of the standard size is usually between 16 and 32 pounds.
All three varieties of dachshunds - the smooth-, wire- and long-coated - are found in two sizes called standard and miniature.
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