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Breed:
DachshundGroup (AKC):
Hound | | 
Three Dachshunds | 
Three Datsuns |
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| Country of Origin | Medieval Europe |
| Type of coat | 3 types: smooth - short, glossy, shedding, low maintenance; longhaired - medium length, shiny, silky, wavy, shedding, brush twice weekly; wirehaired - rough, hard, medium length, shedding |
| Grooming | regular brushing, ear cleaning, nail clipping |
| Average height | Standard - 9 inches; Miniature - 5-6 inches |
| Average weight | Standard - 12-24 pounds; Miniature - under 12 pounds |
| Activity level | very high |
| Watchdog | very high, it's a barker! |
| Protection | no |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | low, resistant to training |
| Compatibility with children | medium sociability, considerate, no roughness |
| Character | sassy, playful, spirited, good companion, difference in temperament based on Type of coat: Smooth is alert, bold and friendly; Long-haired is reserved, timid, and requires patience; Wire-haired is active, friendly and stubborn. |
| Ideal home environment | apartment OK, exercise daily |
| Ideal owner | consistent patient leader, firm training required, avoid spoiling |
| Suggestions: | strong sense of smell can lead to attention deficit, needs early socialization, training, and grooming (especially the nails), avoid spoiling |
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