The Dog Codex

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Dachshund

Dachshund

Hound · Germany

  • 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.

Bloodhound

Bloodhound

Hound · Belgium / France / United Kingdom

  • AKC group

    Hound

  • Size

    Large

  • Height

    58–69 cm

  • Weight

    36–50 kg

  • Energy

    Moderate

  • Energy notes

    Moderate but purposeful. They were bred to trail for miles at a walk or slow trot, not to sprint.

  • Trainability

    Moderate

  • Coat

    Short, hard, and weather-resistant over an extraordinary amount of loose skin, especially on the head and neck.

  • Origin

    Belgium / France / United Kingdom

  • Temperament

    Gentle, dignified, and famously stubborn on a scent. Bloodhounds are typically good with people and children who treat them respectfully; they are not sharp.