Dog Breeds
Dachshund (Miniature Smoothhaired)
- Size
- 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.
- Grooming Req.
- Excerise
- Moderate
- Locality
- Town
- Lifespan
- Over 9 years
- Feeding Costs
- Under £3 / Week
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