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Dachshund – Breed Characteristics
Name: Dachshund (Dachshund, Dackel, Teckel)
Country of Origin: Germany
Etymology of the Name: Dachshund – “badger dog.” The name relates to the breed’s original purpose of hunting badgers and other burrowing animals.
Distinctive Features of Dachshunds:
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Build: Compact body, small head with long ears, long torso, and short, strong legs.
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Temperament: Dachshunds are cheerful, energetic dogs with a tendency to chase small animals and birds. They are known for their confidence, bold personality, and loud bark. The breed is highly intelligent and responds well to training. They bond closely with their owners and are very loyal. Temperament may vary depending on the variety. They require a lot of attention, consistent training, and socialization.
Dachshund Sizes by Variety:
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Standard Dachshund: Height at withers ranges from 20 to 27 cm.
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Miniature Dachshund: Height at withers ranges from 13 to 20 cm.
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Rabbit Dachshund (Kaninchenteckel): Even smaller, with a height at withers under 13 cm.
Coat Types:
Dachshunds come in three main coat varieties:
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Smooth-haired (short coat)
Each coat type appears in a wide range of color patterns.
Types of Dachshund Coat Colors
Dachshunds come in an exceptionally wide range of coat colors, making them one of the most visually diverse breeds. Some dachshunds have solid-colored coats, while others feature a combination of two or more colors.
Regardless of your preferred color, it’s important to care for the coat properly to keep it healthy and in the best possible condition.
Colors:
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Solid or Two-Tone Colors (Uniform Coat): These coats have no additional patterns, just one or two consistent colors throughout. Examples include:
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Red
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Black and cream
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Black and tan
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Black and brown
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Chocolate and tan
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Chocolate and cream
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Wild Boar Coloring: Most commonly found in wire-haired dachshunds. It’s a mix of gray, brown, and black tones that gives a rugged, natural look.
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Cream Dachshund: Soft cream shades, either pure or with subtle tan markings.
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Gray and Blue Dachshunds: These dogs have a gray-beige coat, resulting from a diluted black or chocolate color.
Patterns:
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Piebald Dachshund: Features solid-colored spots on a white background, typically with a solid-colored head.
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Brindle Dachshund: Displays dark stripes (similar to tiger stripes) over a lighter base coat color.
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Merle or Dapple Dachshund: Characterized by speckles and patches in various colors, creating a marbled effect.
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Sable Dachshund: Found only in long-haired or shorthaired dachshunds. Difficult to recognize from a distance, as it may look like a black-and-red two-tone. In reality, each hair is red at the base with black tips, while the legs and muzzle remain solid red.
Not all of the coat colors and patterns listed are accepted in the official breed standard in every country.
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