The Dachshund — affectionately called the 'sausage dog' — was bred in Germany to hunt badgers in their dens. That heritage explains the long body, short legs, and fearless personality of a dog that thinks it's much bigger than it is. Available in miniature and standard sizes, and in smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired varieties, the Dachshund is adaptable, charming, and full of surprising spirit.
Our Dachshund has been part of our family for 4 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much she has enriched our lives. good apartment dog — and with two young kids, that means everything. huge personality in small body. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Dachsh…
Read full review →Our Dachshund has been part of our family for 5 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much she has enriched our lives. good apartment dog — and with two young kids, that means everything. low exercise needs. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Dachshund's temper…
Read full review →I'm writing this after 3 difficult years. I want to be clear: I don't blame the breed. The Dachshund has genuine wonderful qualities — brave and bold. But the challenges have been overwhelming for us. stubborn streak has been relentless. back problems are very common was something we were told abou…
Read full review →I've had my Dachshund for 5 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without he. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Dachshund was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. good apartment dog — that alone would be enough, but there's so much mor…
Read full review →Our Dachshund has been part of our family for 5 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much she has enriched our lives. loves to cuddle — and with two young kids, that means everything. huge personality in small body. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Dachshund…
Read full review →Our Dachshund has been part of our family for 4 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much he has enriched our lives. good apartment dog — and with two young kids, that means everything. low exercise needs. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Dachshund's tempera…
Read full review →I've had my Dachshund for 2 years and overall it's been an amazing experience. brave and bold. huge personality in small body. The personality of this breed really is special — curious, friendly, spunky. That said, there are a few realities I wish someone had been more upfront about. stubborn strea…
Read full review →I hate to write a negative review because I do love my Dachshund. huge personality in small body is genuinely wonderful. But I feel I owe future owners honesty about what this breed actually requires. stubborn streak — and I mean seriously. I had no idea how much this would affect my life. barky ha…
Read full review →Our Dachshund has been part of our family for 5 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much she has enriched our lives. loves to cuddle — and with two young kids, that means everything. low exercise needs. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Dachshund's temperame…
Read full review →My Dachshund Oscar is 4 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: loves to cuddle. I particularly love that huge personality in small body. My one knock is that stubborn streak. I underestimated this when I first got he. Also, back problems are very com…
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