The dachshund is
a short-legged, elongated dog
breed of the hound family. The
breed's name is German and
literally means "badger hound.
The standard size was
developed to scent, chase and
flush badgers and other
burrow-dwelling animals, while
the miniature was to hunt
rabbits. Due to the long,
narrow build, they are
sometimes referred to as a
wiener dog. A full-grown
standard dachshund averages 16
lb to 28 lb. Dachshunds
exhibit three coat varieties,
smooth coat, long hair and
wire-hair. Wire hair is least
commonly seen coat,
Dachshunds are playful, fun
dogs, known for their
propensity to chase small
animals, birds and tennis
balls with great determination
and ferocity. Many dachshunds
are strong-headed or stubborn,
making them a challenge to
train. Dachshunds may dig
holes in the garden, or chase
small animals such as birds,
squirrels, or lizards. They
have a particularly loud bark,
making dachshunds good
watchdogs. Their owners know
dachshunds for their devotion
and loyalty, though they can
be standoffish towards
strangers. If left alone many
dachshunds will whine until
they have companionship. Some
dachshunds are prone to
separation anxiety and may
chew objects in the house to
relieve
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