Dachshund

The dachshund (UK: /ˈdækshʊnd, -ənd, -hʊnt/ DAKS-huund, -⁠ənd, -⁠huunt or US: /ˈdɑːkshʊnt, -hʊnd, -ənt/ DAHKS-huunt, -⁠huund, -⁠ənt; German: 'badger dog'), also known as the wiener dog or sausage dog, badger dog and doxie, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed. The dog may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired. Coloration varies.

For other uses, see Dachshund (disambiguation). "Wiener-Dog" redirects here. For the film, see Wiener-Dog (film).

Dachshund
OriginGermany
Traits
Height

Miniature Dachshund: 5–6 in (13–15 cm) at the withers

Standard Dachshund: 8–9 in (20–23 cm) at the withers
Weight

Miniature Dachshund: up to 11 lbs (5 kg)

Standard Dachshund: 16–32 lbs (7–15 kg)
Coat Smooth-haired, Long-haired, Wire-haired
Colour Solid red, black & tan, chocolate & tan, dapple, brindle, piebald or blue.
Kennel club standards
VDH standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The dachshund was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals. The miniature dachshund was bred to hunt small animals such as rabbits.

The dachshund was ranked 9th in registrations with the American Kennel Club in 2022.

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