Dog breed
Dachshund
Little hound, big personality.
Size
Small
Lifespan
12–16 years
Energy
Moderate
Grooming
Low
Origin
Germany
Overview
Originally bred to hunt badgers, doxies are brave, loud and endlessly amusing. Their long backs need protecting from stairs and jumps.
Care & lifestyle
Keep them lean and use ramps to sofas/beds to protect the spine. Weekly brushing for smooth coats; more for long/wire.
Great with
AdultsApartments
Personality
BoldCuriousVivacious
Physical
- Weight
- 16–32 lbs
- Height
- 8–9 in
Bring home checklist
- · Vet booked within 72 hours
- · Species-correct food & bowls
- · Enrichment / toy rotation
- · ID + microchip / DNA
- · Pet-safe cleaning products
