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Dachshund
Curious, friendly, and spunky
Curious, friendly, and spunky. Dachshunds are lively little dogs with a big-dog bark and bold personality.
Breed Statistics
Compatibility Overview
Personality & Temperament
The Dachshund is lively, curious, and surprisingly bold for its size. They are devoted to their owners but can be selective with strangers and other animals. Their independent, hound-bred nature means they can be stubborn during training, though they respond well to patience and positive reinforcement. Dachshunds enjoy play and moderate activity but should avoid jumping and rough handling to protect their long spine.
Daily Exercise
Moderate (45–60 min)
Recommended daily activity to keep this breed healthy and happy.
Known Health Conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
- Patellar Luxation
- Epilepsy
- Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)
- Dental Disease
- Obesity
- Hypothyroidism
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