Dog Breeds

Dachshund (Miniature Smoothhaired)

• Size

  Small

• Grooming Req.

  Little

• Excerise

  Moderate

• Locality

  Town

• Lifespan

  Over 9 years

• Feeding Costs

  Under £3 / Week

• Appearance

  While small, the Dachshund is still muscular and powerfully built with a deep, broad chest and well-developed forelegs. Long and low but a compacy muscular body.

• Characteristics

  Intelligent, lively and obedient. This dog was bred for hunting, so although it has short legs, it does need to get out for a good walk at least once a day.

• Temperament

  Faithful, versatile and good tempered. Early socialisation is required in order to acclimate dachshunds to children, strangers and other animals.

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