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Ocean Breeze Dachshunds
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Nicole Guzman
St.Augustine, Fl.
904-377-5107
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St.Augustine, Fl.
904-377-5107
Dachshund Breed Standard
Hound Group
General Appearance
Low to ground, long in body and short of leg, with robust muscular development; the
skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling. Appearing neither crippled,
awkward, nor cramped in his capacity for movement, the Dachshund is well-balanced
with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. His
hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him well-suited for
below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an advantage
over most other breeds for trailing. NOTE: Inasmuch as the Dachshund is a hunting
dog, scars from honorable wounds shall not be considered a fault.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Bred and shown in two sizes, standard and miniature; miniatures are not a separate
classification but compete in a class division for "11 pounds and under at 12 months of
age and older." Weight of the standard size is usually between 16 and 32 pounds.
Head
Viewed from above or from the side, the head tapers uniformly to the tip of the nose.
The eyes are of medium size, almond-shaped and dark-rimmed, with an energetic,
pleasant expression; not piercing; very dark in color. The bridge bones over the eyes
are strongly prominent. Wall eyes, except in the case of dappled dogs, are a serious
fault. The ears are set near the top of the head, not too far forward, of moderate length,
rounded, not narrow, pointed, or folded. Their carriage, when animated, is with the
forward edge just touching the cheek so that the ears frame the face. The skull is
slightly arched, neither too broad nor too narrow, and slopes gradually with little
perceptible stop into the finely-formed, slightly arched muzzle, giving a Roman
appearance. Lips are tightly stretched, well covering the lower jaw. Nostrils well open.
Jaws opening wide and hinged well back of the eyes, with strongly developed bones
and teeth. Teeth-Powerful canine teeth; teeth fit closely together in a scissors bite. An
even bite is a minor fault. Any other deviation is a serious fault.
Neck
Long, muscular, clean-cut, without dewlap, slightly arched in the nape, flowing
gracefully into the shoulders without creating the impression of a right angle.
Trunk
The trunk is long and fully muscled. When viewed in profile, the back lies in the
straightest possible line between the withers and the short, very slightly arched loin. A
body that hangs loosely between the shoulders is a serious fault. Abdomen-Slightly
drawn up.
Forequarters
For effective underground work, the front must be strong, deep, long and cleanly
muscled. Forequarters in detail: Chest -The breast-bone is strongly prominent in front
so that on either side a depression or dimple appears. When viewed from the front, the
thorax appears oval and extends downward to the mid-point of the forearm. The
enclosing structure of the well-sprung ribs appears full and oval to allow, by its ample
capacity, complete development of heart and lungs. The keel merges gradually into the
line of the abdomen and extends well beyond the front legs. Viewed in profile, the
lowest point of the breast line is covered by the front leg. Shoulder blades-long, broad,
well-laid back and firmly placed upon the fully developed thorax, closely fitted at the
withers, furnished with hard yet pliable muscles. Upper Arm-Ideally the same length as
the shoulder blade and at right angles to the latter, strong of bone and hard of muscle,
lying close to the ribs, with elbows close to the body, yet capable of free movement.
Forearm–Short; supplied with hard yet pliable muscles on the front and outside, with
tightly stretched tendons on the inside and at the back, slightly curved inwards. The
joints between the forearms and the feet (wrists) are closer together than the shoulder
joints, so that the front does not appear absolutely straight. The inclined shoulder
blades, upper arms and curved forearms form parentheses that enclose the rib cage,
creating the correct “wraparound front.” Knuckling over is a disqualifying fault. Feet-
Front paws are full, tight, compact, with well-arched toes and tough, thick pads. They
may be equally inclined a trifle outward. There are five toes, four in use, close together
with a pronounced arch and strong, short nails. Front dewclaws may be removed.
Hindquarters
Strong and cleanly muscled. The pelvis, the thigh, the second thigh, and the rear
pastern are ideally the same length and give the appearance of a series of right angles.
From the rear, the thighs are strong and powerful. The legs turn neither in nor out. Rear
pasterns - Short and strong, perpendicular to the second thigh bone. When viewed
from behind, they are upright and parallel. Feet-Hind Paws - Smaller than the front
paws with four compactly closed and arched toes with tough, thick pads. The entire foot
points straight ahead and is balanced equally on the ball and not merely on the toes.
Rear dewclaws should be removed.Croup- Long, rounded and full, sinking slightly
toward the tail. Tail-Set in continuation of the spine, extending without kinks, twists, or
pronounced curvature, and not carried too gaily.
Gait
Fluid and smooth. Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in unison with the
driving action of hind legs. The correct shoulder assembly and well-fitted elbows allow
the long, free stride in front. Viewed from the front, the legs do not move in exact parallel
planes, but incline slightly inward. Hind legs drive on a line with the forelegs, with hock
joints and rear pasterns (metatarsus) turning neither in nor out. The propulsion of the
hind leg depends on the dog's ability to carry the hind leg to complete extension.
Viewed in profile, the forward reach of the hind leg equals the rear extension. The thrust
of correct movement is seen when the rear pads are clearly exposed during rear
extension. Rear feet do not reach upward toward the abdomen and there is no
appearance of walking on the rear pasterns.Feet must travel parallel to the line of
motion with no tendency to swing out, cross over, or interfere with each other. Short,
choppy movement, rolling or high-stepping gait, close or overly wide coming or going
are incorrect. The Dachshund must have agility, freedom of movement, and endurance
to do the work for which he was developed.
Temperament
The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering
in above- and below-ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of
shyness is a serious fault.
Special Characteristics of the Three Coat Varieties
The Dachshund is bred with three varieties of coat: (1) Smooth; (2) Wire haired; (3)
Long haired and is shown in two sizes, standard and miniature. All three varieties and
both sizes must conform to the characteristics already specified. The following
features are applicable for each variety:
Dachshund (Smooth) Smooth Dachshund
Coat-Short, smooth and shining. Should be neither too long nor too thick. Ears not
leathery. Tail-Gradually tapered to a point, well but not too richly haired. Long sleek
bristles on the underside are considered a patch of strong-growing hair, not a fault. A
brush tail is a fault, as is also a partly or wholly hairless tail.
Color of Hair-Although base color is immaterial, certain patterns and basic colors
predominate. One-colored Dachshunds include red and cream, with or without a
shading of interspersed dark hairs. A small amount of white on the chest is
acceptable, but not desirable. Nose and nails-black.
Two-colored Dachshunds include black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue) and fawn
(Isabella), each with deep, rich tan or cream markings over the eyes, on the sides of the
jaw and underlip, on the inner edge of the ear, front, breast, sometimes on the throat,
inside and behind the front legs, on the paws and around the anus, and from there to
about one-third to one-half of the length of the tail on the underside. Undue prominence
of tan or cream markings is undesirable. A small amount of white on the chest is
acceptable but not desirable. Nose and nails-in the case of black dogs, black; for
chocolate and all other colors, dark brown, but self-colored is acceptable.
Dappled dachshunds-The dapple (Merle) pattern is expressed as lighter-colored areas
contrasting with the darker base color, which may be any acceptable color. Neither the
light nor the dark color should predominate. Nose and nails are the same as for one-
and two-colored Dachshunds. Partial or wholly blue (wall) eyes are as acceptable as
dark eyes. A large area of white on the chest of a dapple is permissible.
Brindle is a pattern (as opposed to a color) in which black or dark stripes occur over the
entire body although in some specimens the pattern may be visible only in the tan
points.
Sable-the sable pattern consists of a uniform dark overlay on red dogs. The overlay
hairs are double-pigmented, with the tip of each hair much darker than the base color.
The pattern usually displays a widow’s peak on the head. Nose, nails and eye rims are
black. Eyes are dark, the darker the better.
Dachshund (Wire haired) Wire haired Dachshunds
Coat-With the exception of jaw, eyebrows, and ears, the whole body is covered with a
uniform tight, short, thick, rough, hard, outer coat but with finer, somewhat softer,
shorter hairs (undercoat) everywhere distributed between the coarser hairs. The
absence of an undercoat is a fault. The distinctive facial furnishings include a beard
and eyebrows. On the ears the hair is shorter than on the body, almost smooth. The
general arrangement of the hair is such that the wire haired Dachshund, when viewed
from a distance, resembles the smooth. Any sort of soft hair in the outer coat, wherever
found on the body, especially on the top of the head, is a fault. The same is true of long,
curly, or wavy hair, or hair that sticks out irregularly in all directions. Tail-Robust, thickly
haired, gradually tapering to a point. A flag tail is a fault. Color of Hair-While the most
common colors are wild boar, black and tan, and various shades of red, all colors and
patterns listed above are admissible.
Wild boar (agouti) appears as banding of the individual hairs and imparts an overall
grizzled effect which is most often seen on wire haired Dachshunds, but may also
appear on other coats. Tan points may or may not be evident. Variations include red
boar and chocolate-and-tan boar. Nose, nails and eye rims are black on wild-boar and
red-boar dachshunds. On chocolate-and-tan-boar dachshunds, nose, nails, eye rims
and eyes are self-colored, the darker the better.
A small amount of white on the chest, although acceptable, is not desirable. Nose and
nails-same as for the smooth variety.
Dachshund (Long haired) Long haired Dachshund
Coat - The sleek, glistening, often slightly wavy hair is longer under the neck and on
fore chest, the underside of the body, the ears and behind the legs. The coat gives the
dog an elegant appearance. Short hair on the ear is not desirable. Too profuse a coat
which masks type, equally long hair over the whole body, a curly coat, or a pronounced
parting on the back are faults. Tail-Carried gracefully in prolongation of the spine; the
hair attains its greatest length here and forms a veritable flag. Color of Hair-Same as
for the smooth Dachshund. Nose and nails-same as for the smooth.
The foregoing description is that of the ideal Dachshund. Any deviation from the above
described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation keeping in mind the
importance of the contribution of the various features toward the basic original purpose
of the breed.
Disqualification
Knuckling over of front legs
Effective March 1, 2007
Approved January 9, 2007
Hound Group
General Appearance
Low to ground, long in body and short of leg, with robust muscular development; the
skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling. Appearing neither crippled,
awkward, nor cramped in his capacity for movement, the Dachshund is well-balanced
with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. His
hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him well-suited for
below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an advantage
over most other breeds for trailing. NOTE: Inasmuch as the Dachshund is a hunting
dog, scars from honorable wounds shall not be considered a fault.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Bred and shown in two sizes, standard and miniature; miniatures are not a separate
classification but compete in a class division for "11 pounds and under at 12 months of
age and older." Weight of the standard size is usually between 16 and 32 pounds.
Head
Viewed from above or from the side, the head tapers uniformly to the tip of the nose.
The eyes are of medium size, almond-shaped and dark-rimmed, with an energetic,
pleasant expression; not piercing; very dark in color. The bridge bones over the eyes
are strongly prominent. Wall eyes, except in the case of dappled dogs, are a serious
fault. The ears are set near the top of the head, not too far forward, of moderate length,
rounded, not narrow, pointed, or folded. Their carriage, when animated, is with the
forward edge just touching the cheek so that the ears frame the face. The skull is
slightly arched, neither too broad nor too narrow, and slopes gradually with little
perceptible stop into the finely-formed, slightly arched muzzle, giving a Roman
appearance. Lips are tightly stretched, well covering the lower jaw. Nostrils well open.
Jaws opening wide and hinged well back of the eyes, with strongly developed bones
and teeth. Teeth-Powerful canine teeth; teeth fit closely together in a scissors bite. An
even bite is a minor fault. Any other deviation is a serious fault.
Neck
Long, muscular, clean-cut, without dewlap, slightly arched in the nape, flowing
gracefully into the shoulders without creating the impression of a right angle.
Trunk
The trunk is long and fully muscled. When viewed in profile, the back lies in the
straightest possible line between the withers and the short, very slightly arched loin. A
body that hangs loosely between the shoulders is a serious fault. Abdomen-Slightly
drawn up.
Forequarters
For effective underground work, the front must be strong, deep, long and cleanly
muscled. Forequarters in detail: Chest -The breast-bone is strongly prominent in front
so that on either side a depression or dimple appears. When viewed from the front, the
thorax appears oval and extends downward to the mid-point of the forearm. The
enclosing structure of the well-sprung ribs appears full and oval to allow, by its ample
capacity, complete development of heart and lungs. The keel merges gradually into the
line of the abdomen and extends well beyond the front legs. Viewed in profile, the
lowest point of the breast line is covered by the front leg. Shoulder blades-long, broad,
well-laid back and firmly placed upon the fully developed thorax, closely fitted at the
withers, furnished with hard yet pliable muscles. Upper Arm-Ideally the same length as
the shoulder blade and at right angles to the latter, strong of bone and hard of muscle,
lying close to the ribs, with elbows close to the body, yet capable of free movement.
Forearm–Short; supplied with hard yet pliable muscles on the front and outside, with
tightly stretched tendons on the inside and at the back, slightly curved inwards. The
joints between the forearms and the feet (wrists) are closer together than the shoulder
joints, so that the front does not appear absolutely straight. The inclined shoulder
blades, upper arms and curved forearms form parentheses that enclose the rib cage,
creating the correct “wraparound front.” Knuckling over is a disqualifying fault. Feet-
Front paws are full, tight, compact, with well-arched toes and tough, thick pads. They
may be equally inclined a trifle outward. There are five toes, four in use, close together
with a pronounced arch and strong, short nails. Front dewclaws may be removed.
Hindquarters
Strong and cleanly muscled. The pelvis, the thigh, the second thigh, and the rear
pastern are ideally the same length and give the appearance of a series of right angles.
From the rear, the thighs are strong and powerful. The legs turn neither in nor out. Rear
pasterns - Short and strong, perpendicular to the second thigh bone. When viewed
from behind, they are upright and parallel. Feet-Hind Paws - Smaller than the front
paws with four compactly closed and arched toes with tough, thick pads. The entire foot
points straight ahead and is balanced equally on the ball and not merely on the toes.
Rear dewclaws should be removed.Croup- Long, rounded and full, sinking slightly
toward the tail. Tail-Set in continuation of the spine, extending without kinks, twists, or
pronounced curvature, and not carried too gaily.
Gait
Fluid and smooth. Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in unison with the
driving action of hind legs. The correct shoulder assembly and well-fitted elbows allow
the long, free stride in front. Viewed from the front, the legs do not move in exact parallel
planes, but incline slightly inward. Hind legs drive on a line with the forelegs, with hock
joints and rear pasterns (metatarsus) turning neither in nor out. The propulsion of the
hind leg depends on the dog's ability to carry the hind leg to complete extension.
Viewed in profile, the forward reach of the hind leg equals the rear extension. The thrust
of correct movement is seen when the rear pads are clearly exposed during rear
extension. Rear feet do not reach upward toward the abdomen and there is no
appearance of walking on the rear pasterns.Feet must travel parallel to the line of
motion with no tendency to swing out, cross over, or interfere with each other. Short,
choppy movement, rolling or high-stepping gait, close or overly wide coming or going
are incorrect. The Dachshund must have agility, freedom of movement, and endurance
to do the work for which he was developed.
Temperament
The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering
in above- and below-ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of
shyness is a serious fault.
Special Characteristics of the Three Coat Varieties
The Dachshund is bred with three varieties of coat: (1) Smooth; (2) Wire haired; (3)
Long haired and is shown in two sizes, standard and miniature. All three varieties and
both sizes must conform to the characteristics already specified. The following
features are applicable for each variety:
Dachshund (Smooth) Smooth Dachshund
Coat-Short, smooth and shining. Should be neither too long nor too thick. Ears not
leathery. Tail-Gradually tapered to a point, well but not too richly haired. Long sleek
bristles on the underside are considered a patch of strong-growing hair, not a fault. A
brush tail is a fault, as is also a partly or wholly hairless tail.
Color of Hair-Although base color is immaterial, certain patterns and basic colors
predominate. One-colored Dachshunds include red and cream, with or without a
shading of interspersed dark hairs. A small amount of white on the chest is
acceptable, but not desirable. Nose and nails-black.
Two-colored Dachshunds include black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue) and fawn
(Isabella), each with deep, rich tan or cream markings over the eyes, on the sides of the
jaw and underlip, on the inner edge of the ear, front, breast, sometimes on the throat,
inside and behind the front legs, on the paws and around the anus, and from there to
about one-third to one-half of the length of the tail on the underside. Undue prominence
of tan or cream markings is undesirable. A small amount of white on the chest is
acceptable but not desirable. Nose and nails-in the case of black dogs, black; for
chocolate and all other colors, dark brown, but self-colored is acceptable.
Dappled dachshunds-The dapple (Merle) pattern is expressed as lighter-colored areas
contrasting with the darker base color, which may be any acceptable color. Neither the
light nor the dark color should predominate. Nose and nails are the same as for one-
and two-colored Dachshunds. Partial or wholly blue (wall) eyes are as acceptable as
dark eyes. A large area of white on the chest of a dapple is permissible.
Brindle is a pattern (as opposed to a color) in which black or dark stripes occur over the
entire body although in some specimens the pattern may be visible only in the tan
points.
Sable-the sable pattern consists of a uniform dark overlay on red dogs. The overlay
hairs are double-pigmented, with the tip of each hair much darker than the base color.
The pattern usually displays a widow’s peak on the head. Nose, nails and eye rims are
black. Eyes are dark, the darker the better.
Dachshund (Wire haired) Wire haired Dachshunds
Coat-With the exception of jaw, eyebrows, and ears, the whole body is covered with a
uniform tight, short, thick, rough, hard, outer coat but with finer, somewhat softer,
shorter hairs (undercoat) everywhere distributed between the coarser hairs. The
absence of an undercoat is a fault. The distinctive facial furnishings include a beard
and eyebrows. On the ears the hair is shorter than on the body, almost smooth. The
general arrangement of the hair is such that the wire haired Dachshund, when viewed
from a distance, resembles the smooth. Any sort of soft hair in the outer coat, wherever
found on the body, especially on the top of the head, is a fault. The same is true of long,
curly, or wavy hair, or hair that sticks out irregularly in all directions. Tail-Robust, thickly
haired, gradually tapering to a point. A flag tail is a fault. Color of Hair-While the most
common colors are wild boar, black and tan, and various shades of red, all colors and
patterns listed above are admissible.
Wild boar (agouti) appears as banding of the individual hairs and imparts an overall
grizzled effect which is most often seen on wire haired Dachshunds, but may also
appear on other coats. Tan points may or may not be evident. Variations include red
boar and chocolate-and-tan boar. Nose, nails and eye rims are black on wild-boar and
red-boar dachshunds. On chocolate-and-tan-boar dachshunds, nose, nails, eye rims
and eyes are self-colored, the darker the better.
A small amount of white on the chest, although acceptable, is not desirable. Nose and
nails-same as for the smooth variety.
Dachshund (Long haired) Long haired Dachshund
Coat - The sleek, glistening, often slightly wavy hair is longer under the neck and on
fore chest, the underside of the body, the ears and behind the legs. The coat gives the
dog an elegant appearance. Short hair on the ear is not desirable. Too profuse a coat
which masks type, equally long hair over the whole body, a curly coat, or a pronounced
parting on the back are faults. Tail-Carried gracefully in prolongation of the spine; the
hair attains its greatest length here and forms a veritable flag. Color of Hair-Same as
for the smooth Dachshund. Nose and nails-same as for the smooth.
The foregoing description is that of the ideal Dachshund. Any deviation from the above
described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation keeping in mind the
importance of the contribution of the various features toward the basic original purpose
of the breed.
Disqualification
Knuckling over of front legs
Effective March 1, 2007
Approved January 9, 2007
AKC "Dachshund Standard"
I laugh when I am asked about my dachshunds not because it's
an unreasonable question but because I wonder how much time
the person asking has to spare. If you have never had the
pleasure of being "owned by a dachshund" then it's really hard to
explain how our relationship works. If you have had a dachshund
then you know exactly what I am talking about. This fantastic
breed has two sides to them, the loving, sweet, cuddly and
"baby" side and then there is their excited, playful, brave, loyal
and instinctive side. Both sides are equally amazing. Of course
there are some varies in personality between them all that make
them unique but I have found that underneath they are with out
a doubt all true Dachshunds :)
This a link to the wikipedia page for Dachshunds that sums up
that dachshund personality along with some other useful
information: Wikipedia Dachshunds
an unreasonable question but because I wonder how much time
the person asking has to spare. If you have never had the
pleasure of being "owned by a dachshund" then it's really hard to
explain how our relationship works. If you have had a dachshund
then you know exactly what I am talking about. This fantastic
breed has two sides to them, the loving, sweet, cuddly and
"baby" side and then there is their excited, playful, brave, loyal
and instinctive side. Both sides are equally amazing. Of course
there are some varies in personality between them all that make
them unique but I have found that underneath they are with out
a doubt all true Dachshunds :)
This a link to the wikipedia page for Dachshunds that sums up
that dachshund personality along with some other useful
information: Wikipedia Dachshunds
- The Dachshund is the only AKC recognized breed
that can and does hunt above and below ground.
- Dachshunds are eligible to enter more AKC
performance events than almost any other breed,
including agility trials, earthdog tests, field trials,
obedience trials and tracking tests.
| Dachshunds and the AKC |
| Dachshunds & Children |
As you have seen on some of my other web pages I do have
3 children so I can will only talk about my own personal
opinions and in the end you will have to decide if this breed
is right for you and your family.
3 children so I can will only talk about my own personal
opinions and in the end you will have to decide if this breed
is right for you and your family.
I have found dachshunds to be a very good fit for my family and
my children. However, there has been a lot of effort made to
ensure the safety for the Doxies as well as the kids. As with any
pet, mutual respect and rules has to be established early on.
Dachshunds long backs are sensitive to stress and injury can
occur if precautions are not taken. Rough housing with the dogs is
just not allowed here. Picking up the dachshund without
supporting the back properly can also lead to damage of the spine.
Until each of our children learn the correct way to support them
they are simply refrained from lifting them. Thankfully the process
of teaching them did not take long but gentle reminders are always
being said. Along the same lines, watch out below has been
another useful phrase around my home as well. Being of short
stature dachshunds can easily be stepped on and tripped over.
My sweet and gentle "Netti" has been the shadow at my side since
she came home. One day while carrying a laundry tote and getting
side tracked I wasn't thinking about her at my feet and there went
the tote, Netti and myself down the hall. We all recovered fine, well
except the folded laundry, but an hour later there she was at my
feet and once I took a step she got nervous, let out a harsh bark
and gave my ankle a small snip in a warning "Hey! I'm down here
look out!". I understood completely where she was coming from
BUT had that been your child would you have understood? What
would your reaction have been? Please know that dogs have
thoughts, fears and things can and do happen and they must
express themselves in some form. This was so out of her normal
behavior pattern it was excused and she has never acted like that
nervous dog since.
So please think carefully before welcoming this breed or any
breed for that matter into your home.
my children. However, there has been a lot of effort made to
ensure the safety for the Doxies as well as the kids. As with any
pet, mutual respect and rules has to be established early on.
Dachshunds long backs are sensitive to stress and injury can
occur if precautions are not taken. Rough housing with the dogs is
just not allowed here. Picking up the dachshund without
supporting the back properly can also lead to damage of the spine.
Until each of our children learn the correct way to support them
they are simply refrained from lifting them. Thankfully the process
of teaching them did not take long but gentle reminders are always
being said. Along the same lines, watch out below has been
another useful phrase around my home as well. Being of short
stature dachshunds can easily be stepped on and tripped over.
My sweet and gentle "Netti" has been the shadow at my side since
she came home. One day while carrying a laundry tote and getting
side tracked I wasn't thinking about her at my feet and there went
the tote, Netti and myself down the hall. We all recovered fine, well
except the folded laundry, but an hour later there she was at my
feet and once I took a step she got nervous, let out a harsh bark
and gave my ankle a small snip in a warning "Hey! I'm down here
look out!". I understood completely where she was coming from
BUT had that been your child would you have understood? What
would your reaction have been? Please know that dogs have
thoughts, fears and things can and do happen and they must
express themselves in some form. This was so out of her normal
behavior pattern it was excused and she has never acted like that
nervous dog since.
So please think carefully before welcoming this breed or any
breed for that matter into your home.
"Happy & healthy puppies to enrich your life!"
| A mini or miniature Dachshund is one that weighs less than 11 lbs. A standard size Dachshund is 16-35 lbs Tweenie is a term used to describe Dachshunds that weigh from 12-15 lbs they are considered in between miniature and standard size. They have an average life span of 12-15 years. |
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