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- AKC group
Hound
- Size
Small
- Height
33–40 cm (FCI)
- Weight
<9–13.5 kg (AKC profile)
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
High. The AKC calls Beagles active, energetic dogs that need at least an hour of exercise every day, and more than just time in the yard.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
The coat is close and hard, of medium length in the AKC's words and short, dense and weatherproof in the FCI's.
- Origin
United Kingdom
- Temperament
The FCI asks for a Beagle that is alert, intelligent and of even temperament, amiable and showing no aggression or timidity. Bred to work in packs, it usually enjoys company, and the AKC describes it as curious, clever and energetic.
- AKC group
Hound
- Size
Small
- Height
~13–23 cm (AKC profile)
- Weight
≤5–14.5 kg (AKC)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The AKC notes that Dachshunds need more than running around the house: regular exercise keeps them fit and builds the muscle that supports the back, and two walks a day of moderate length should be enough.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
There are three coats: smooth, short and shining; wirehaired, a tight, harsh outer coat over an undercoat with a beard and bushy eyebrows; and longhaired, sleek and slightly wavy with longer hair under the neck, on th…
- Origin
Germany
- Temperament
The AKC standard describes the Dachshund as clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in work above and below ground, with all its senses well developed, and treats any shyness as a serious fault. The FCI asks for an even temperament, friendly and neither fearful nor aggressive, and a passionate, persistent and fast hunting dog with an excellent nose.
