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- 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.
- AKC group
Hound
- Size
Medium
- Height
33–38 cm; AKC standard should not exceed 35.6 cm, with >38.1 cm disqualified
- Weight
18.1–29.5 kg (AKC overview); CKC overview 27–31.5 kg; major standards do not set adult weight
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
High: this is a working scent hound, not a sprinting athlete. FCI describes a strong, active dog capable of great endurance in the field and lists a working trial; The Royal Kennel Club calls it a working hound, while AKC recommends regular, moderate exercise.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
A hard, smooth, short, close coat with enough density for difficult weather.
- Origin
France
- Temperament
The core standard temperament is mild and steady: AKC says mild, never sharp or timid and describes extreme devotion, while FCI and The Royal Kennel Club describe a placid, affectionate hound that is never aggressive or timid. The calm surface should not be confused with passivity.
