Dachshund Dog Information, Training, Price | DogExpress
Wednesday , March 22 2023
"20% of our website advertising earnings are donated to local NGOs for stray dogs and animal welfare."
Express Update

Dachshund

A hotdog that the whole family can enjoy!

Country of Origin: Germany

Dog Group: Hound

Origin of Name: The name Dachshund as the breed itself is of German origin and translates to ‘Badger Dog’ literally. Dachs mean Badger and the Hund stands for dog. These were developed to hunt for badgers and rabbits and hence the name.

Shedding

A bit less

Monthly keeping cost

Premium
Rs. 30,000
Standard
Rs. 15,000

Size

Small

Tendency to Bark:

Very High

Breed Info

Life Span-13 to 14 years

Availability-Easy to get

About Dachshund :
The Dachshund dog breed is a hotdog that the whole family will enjoy together. We are not talking about a meager hot dog sausage that is wrapped in two buns. We are talking about a Daschund, fondly called the hotdog because of its shape. This is a fun dog for the whole family with its comical features. Do not be fooled by the size of this scent hound. They have an exceptional amount of courage, which they are not afraid to show in front of strangers.

Our aim here is to help you understand your pet better and, if you are a prospective owner, then we will help you to anticipate their needs or the next move. Your Daschund, some believe, is a very old breed. In fact, there are some scholars who believe that these four-legged creatures featured in ancient Egypt as well. There are some engravings that suggest the same. 

Though, this modern day short-legged creature is the creation of the German Breeders. The Daschund dog was bred by breeding the Pinscher, French Basset Hound, Spaniel and the Wire Haired Schnauzer. This would explain the different hair lengths. The breed was developed to hunt badgers and rabbits. Their slim size made them perfect for fitting into tight tunnels and burrows. They were designed to catch prey both above as well as below the ground. 

Dachshund breed have a unique shape. You have to remember one thing: with the different shapes come certain difficulties as well. This may not be the ideal breed if he or she has to go up and down the stairs a lot of time. As they might have some back problems. So keep this in mind.

Maintenance

Visits to Groomer-Low

Drooling-No

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat-Basks in it

Tolerance to cold-Need warmth

Exercise Requirement-Lots

Hair & Coat

Under Coat-No

Colour-Red/Black and Tan

Coat Type-Short

Hair Length-Short

Hair Density-Sparse

Health

Daschunds are generally a healthy breed but you have to remember when getting a puppy home that almost all and every breed has a chance of developing genetic disorders and they can also contract any of the common diseases.

Intervertebral disk

Spinal trauma

Back pain

Legs

Skin allergies

More

Temperament
Daschunds dog may be small on size but it is a head turner when it comes to having a personality. Their funny antics and different structure make them stars wherever they go. Their small size not only makes them good with children but is perfect for all apartment dwellers.These are intelligent dogs so you will need to keep him or her engaged for long hours. They are perfect for all families but are exceptionally good for old and single people as they are excellent.

Training & Intelligence
Daschund is a very intelligent breed; they can be stubborn though, which at times can be a hindrance to the training process. The excellent nose and small size make them excellent sniffer dogs but the stubbornness to learn plays an hindrance to that aspect.Training them is difficult but not impossible. You just need to be patient and ensure consistent training to achieve results. One of the easiest way to achieve that is through food.

Breeding
Litter Size-4 to 6 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
Daschunds are generally a healthy breed and even their breeding does not have many complications attached. An average male and female Daschund attains sexual maturity anywhere between six to nine months of age. Though your pet is still very young to breed.

Dog Breeds Database Reference: Dogbreedinfo.com, dogtime.com, dogspot.in, akc.org.

Featured On

  • Deccan Chronicle
  • Asian Age
  • APN Live
  • Latestly
  • The Spuzz
  • SpotLatest
  • inc

GET DOG
CARE TIPS
By clicking "SEND TIPS" I agree to the Dog Express Privacy Policy. I also agree to recieve emails from Dog Express and I understand that I may opt out of Dog Expression subscriptions at any time.
Delivered to your inbox every week!
THANKYOU FOR SUBSCRIBING TO OUR WEEKLY DOG EXPRESS DOG CARE TIPS!
Please check your email for updates.