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• The dachshund is a short, elongated dog that was originally bred to aid hunters in driving out and chasing down badgers and other animals that inhabit underground burrows.

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Germany
  2. Lifespan: 14 to 17 years
  3. Sizes: standard and miniature
  4. Standard weight: 16 to 32 pounds
  5. Miniature weight: 11 pounds and under
  6. Coat varieties: smooth, long-haired and wire-haired
  7. Nicknames: weiner dog, hot dog, sausage dog, doxie, teckel or dackel
  8. First bred in the 1600s

• Temperament

  The dachshund is typically a clever, energetic and loving dog that gets along with children and adapts well to any living environment.American Kennel Club (AKC):[1]

• Health Problems

  The dachshund is susceptible to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), a condition that causes discs within the vertebrae of the spine to rupture and place force directly on the spinal cord. This condition causes the dog great pain and even paralysis in more severe cases.American College of Veterinary Surgeons: [1]

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