The Dachshund Dog Breed

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About The Dachshund Dog Breed (aka Wiener Dog, Badger Dog, Teckel)

There are quite literally hundreds of breeds of dogs to choose from when looking for a pet for your home. But if your taste leans more toward the smaller breed, then perhaps you should consider looking closely at a Dachshund dog breed.

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Dachshund dogs were originally bred in Germany hundreds of years ago and were bred to specifically hunt badgers. Hence their name. In German “Dachs” means “Badger” and “Hund” means “Hound”. Dachshunds dogs come in three different varieties: smooth long haired Dachshunds, short haired and wire haired Dachshunds, and also in two different sizes, standard and miniature.

Overall, the Dachshund dog breed is known to be a very “clownish” breed, meaning that they can be extremely mischevious. This can be somewhat of an irritating factor for some people when training Dachshunds.

These days, Dachshunds are no longer used for hunting and are seen as more of a companion dog than anything else. This particular breed enjoys being around other people and usually doesn’t exhibit signs of timidity or agression.

The Dachshund dog is seen as an outgoing and very friendly dog and this personality combined with their adorable appearance of long bodies and short legs almost always steals the hearts of people they meet.

Although they typically don’t do very well with smaller children, this breed can do well with older, more considerate children. Because of their small stature and small legs, these dogs should not be in homes with larger dogs as rough housing could lead to accidental injury.

The Dachshund can be relatively stubborn at times and they require consistent and firm handling, but correction should always be gentle, as harsh correction can lead to timidness and submissiveness.

If you live in an apartment or a condominium, then you may want to consider owning a Dachshund dog. These dogs, while lively, do not require much exercise which makes them excellent indoor dogs. A short walk once a day is more than enough exercise for this small breed since they do tend to tire very easily.

Grooming is relatively easy

As far as Dachshund grooming is concerned, this breed is relatively easy to take care of. The short haired variety will just need to be groomed once a week with a rubber brush. Long haired Dachshund dogs should be brushed daily to keep any tangles or mats from gathering in their hair.

These miniature dogs make wonderful companions for both the experienced dog owner as well as someone looking for a pet for the first time. If you desire a dog that is tenacious, lively and fun-loving, then the Dachshund dog is the breed for you.

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