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    Dachshund

    Dachshunds are a small dog and a pedigree breed. Also known as: Standard Dachshund
    Lifespan
    12-13 years
    Breed group
    Hound
    Weight
    Male: 9-12kg
    Female: 9-12kg
    Height
    Male: 20-27cm
    Female: 20-27cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Standard Dachshund, Sausage dog, Teckel, Dackel, Weenie Dog
    Breed Size
    Small
    Breed Type
    Hound
    Health tests available
    DNA test - PRA (cord1)
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Medium
    Easy to train
    Hard
    Shedding
    Light
    Grooming
    needs
    Low
    Good with
    Children
    Requires supervision
    Health of breed
    Low
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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