Miniature Dachshund Puppies

Dog Breed Profile: Miniature Dachshund Puppies

Country of origin: Germany
Bred for: Companionship
Group: Hound
Color: Red, cream, black and tan, chocolate and tan, wild boar (mix of black, brown, and gray hairs) and tan, gray and tan, fawn (Isabella) and tan, dappled (dark with light colored patches), double dappled (dappled with additional white patches), or brindle (dark stripes over lighter background)
Life span: 14 to 16 years
Grooming Needs: Brush weekly; keep ears clean and dry
Coat: Three varieties: smooth, wire haired, and longhaired
Size: 11 pounds
Training: Moderate
Energy: Longhairs: moderate to low; smooths: moderate; wirehairs: moderate to high
Children: Older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good but will try to be dominate
Health Concerns: Disc disease, bloat, diabetes, epilespy, progressive retinal atrophy (a degenerative eye disease), and hypothyroidism