Dachshund (Longhaired)

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He was bred for hunting badgers
• He can be traced back to dogs of the 15th century who were used for hunting badgers in Germany
• In the 17th century he got the name "Dachshund" which means "Badger Dog"

Personality and Behavior

• He tends to be snappy towards children
• He tends to growl or bark at strangers
• He tends to be aggressive toward strange dogs
• He loves digging holes
• He likes barking
• He loves to chase things due to his hunting instinct
• He doesn't like to be alone and needs to be around you!
• He's difficult to housebreak

Training

• He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience commands.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His medium-length coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds you may find yourself brushing it once a week, or more, to minimize the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

• Dachshund (Smooth), Dachshund (Wirehaired)

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