Dachshund
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Name 'Dachshund' comes from German words meaning 'badger dog.'
Small dog with distinctive long body and short legs. Originally bred to hunt badgers and rabbits.
🏷️ Breed
Dachshund
💭 Temperament
Alert, confident, courageous, playful, loyal
📏 Size
Small (5-15 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-16 years
🎨 Colors
Red, black and tan, chocolate, cream, combinations
🌍 Origin
Germany, 15th century
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — adaptable; needs regular exercise
🍽️ Diet
Quality small-breed dog food; prevent obesity due to back issues
✓ FCI Group
Group 6
✓ FCI Section
Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
✓ FCI Number
148