Dachshund

This article is about the dog breed. For other uses, see Dachshund (disambiguation).
"Wiener-Dog" redirects here. For the film, see Wiener-Dog (film).

Dachshund
OriginGermany
Traits
Height

Miniature Dachshund: 5–6 in (13–15 cm) at the withers

Standard Dachshund: 8–9 in (20–23 cm) at the withers
Weight

Miniature Dachshund: up to 11 pounds (5.0 kg)

Standard Dachshund: 16–32 lb (7.3–14.5 kg)
Coat Smooth-haired, Long-haired, Wire-haired
Colour Solid red, black & tan, chocolate & tan, dapple, brindle, piebald or blue.
Kennel club standards
VDH standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The dachshund (UK: /ˈdækshʊnd, -ənd, -hʊnt/ DAKS-huund, -⁠ənd, -⁠huunt or US: /ˈdɑːkshʊnt, -hʊnd, -ənt/ DAHKS-huunt, -⁠huund, -⁠ənt; German: 'badger dog'), also known as the wiener dog, or sausage dog, badger dog, doxen and doxie, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed. The dog may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, with varied coloration.

The dachshund was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals. The miniature dachshund was bred to hunt small animals such as rabbits.

The dachshund was ranked 6th in registrations with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 2024. The AKC describes the breed's personality as bold, brave and vivacious. The breed can be aggressive to strangers and other dogs.

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