- Height: 8-9 inches (standard), 5-6 inches (miniature)
- Weight: 16-32 pounds (standard), 11 pounds & under (miniature)
- Life Expectancy: 12-16 years
- Weekly brushing recommended.
- They do need regular exercise not only to stay fit, but also to build strong muscles to support and protect their back
- Dachshunds don’t do well as outdoor dogs—they like to be with their humans.
- Dachshunds can have smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired coats.
- Dachshund was the first Olympic mascot in 1972.
- Two dachshunds have the “World’s Oldest Dog” record. Living 20 and 21 years.