Dachshund Dog
INTRODUCTION
Dachshund Dogs are Friendly, Curious and Spunky Dogs. They are from the Hound group. These dogs are great distance runners, swimmers, and good hunting dogs. They are brave yet stubborn dogs. Dachshund Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 49).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Clever, devoted, active, playful, lively, courageous, stubborn, independent
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Pair
LOCATIONS : Western European
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Were Bred to Hunt Badgers
2- They Have Three Different Types of Coats
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Dachshund Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Black & Tan, Chocolate & Tan, Blue & Tan, Chocolate & Cream, Cream, Tan, Red
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COAT TYPE
Dachshunds typically have coats that fall into one of three categories: smooth-haired, wire-haired, and long-haired
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 16 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Standard Length: 55 - 64cm ( 21.5 - 25in)
Height: 20 - 23cm (8 - 9in)
Miniature: Length: N/A
Height: 5 - 6 inches -
TAIL
Their long, sturdy tails, extending straight from the spine
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WEIGHT
Standard weight: 7.5 - 14.5kg
Miniature weight: 4.5 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Female dachshunds begin the heat cycle at six to eight months old and repeat it approximately every six months. The heat cycle lasts 18 to 21 days
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : Up to four litters each year
Gestation period: Between 58-68 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Chihuahua parents
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
This hunting hound first appeared some 600 years ago in Germany
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ORIGIN
Germany
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Dachshunds can be stubborn and difficult to housebreak
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AS A PET
Not Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
