Hound group · Germany
Dachshund
Also called Wiener Dog, Sausage Dog, Doxie.
Small dog, moderate energy, trains well with consistency.
- Clever
- Stubborn
- Courageous
- Lively
- Devoted
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 7 to 15 kg16 to 32 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 16 years
- Energy
- Moderate
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- High
Training
Training a Dachshund
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Back Protection
Start here
Avoid jumping, use ramps for furniture.
Stubborn Streak
Patient, consistent training is key.
Housetraining
Can be difficult, stick with routine.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Dachshund and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenModerate
- Other dogsModerate
- StrangersModerate
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 30-60 minutes daily. Moderate walks.
- Grooming
- Varies by coat type. Smooth: minimal. Long: regular brushing.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Smooth, Long, WireRed, Black & Tan, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
IVDD
Severe
Intervertebral disc disease, back problems
Obesity
Moderate
Weight worsens back issues
Dental Issues
Mild
Small mouth, crowded teeth
Where they come from
History
Bred in Germany to hunt badgers. Name means 'badger dog' in German.
