The Dachshund Breed
Dachshunds are famously known for being very long, alert, bold, and exrememly vivacious in personality making them some of the top dogs in the canine kingdom.
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SizeDachshunds are not the biggest dogs in the world. They have an average height of around 8-9 inches and an average weight of 16-32 pounds. This makes them the perfect size for traveling companions and house pets.
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Popularity & Life Expectancy
Dachshunds are very popular to say the least. They are ranked 12 out of 193, and their life expectancy is 12 to 16 years.
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Dachshund Care
Food: Dachshunds are some of the easiest dogs to take care of. Since dachshunds are small their food consumption is considerable lower compared to other dogs.
Grooming: Dachshunds shed very little and require very little upkeep. Exercise: Dachshunds need a moderate amount of exercise to remain healthy. |