Breed Fact Sheet - Dachshund - Mini Smooth Haired

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Dachshund Mini Smooth Haired Details

Height: approximately 20cm (8")

Weight: ideal weight is 4.5 kg (10 lbs) not exceeding 5 kg (11 lbs) in weight.

Colour: Any colour. No white is permissible except for a small spot on the breast and even this is undesirable. The nose should be black except in Dapples and Chocolates in which it may be flesh coloured or brown. In all cases the coat colour should be bright and clearly defined. In black and tans the tan should be rich and sharp. Dapples should be free from large unbroken patches, the dappling being evenly distributed over the whole body.

Coat: short dense and smooth, adequately covering all the parts of the body; coarsest on the under-side of the tail.

General Appearance: Small sized long body with short legs. Wedged shaped head with almond shaped eyes. Ears hang to the side of the head. Tail is long

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Temperament: Brave, Curious, Lively

Characteristics:The Miniature Dachshund should be alert, bold and highly intelligent. Despite its small size it should be strong, extremely active, hardy and game.

Lifespan: 9 - 15 years If kept at a reasonable weight the dachshund can stay healthy and active to a good age.

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Be Aware
# Can be diggers.

Dashchund pronounced dak-sund, originated in Germany, the word Dachs, in German means badger. They were breed to hunt and follow these animals under ground. The miniatures were breed to go after hare and rabbits. The Wire-haired came about from the crosses of the Dandie Dinmont lines and the Longhaired from crosses with the German Stoberhunds.
They are alert and very lively; they are also very affectionate and make good companions. Early socialisation is required in order to acclimate dachshunds to children, strangers and other animals. They are a breed that becomes quite attached to their family and usually one family member in particular, however, they will be less friendly with strangers.
Although eager to please they some times can be stubborn. Care should be taken so they don't have to jump around, as can cause damage to the spine. Dachshunds can live happily in a flat or house. In a home with stairs, Dachshunds should be discouraged from frequent travels up and down stairs as this will harm their elongated spines. If living in a place with a garden it must be very well fenced due to their hunting instincts. Bear in mind that Dachshunds were bred to 'go to ground' and can dig under many types of fencing.

Grooming- Smooth coated dachshunds should be groomed with a rubber glove once a week to remove dead hairs. This breed does shed.

Exercise- they are quite active for little dogs, so regular walks and plays are needed

Health- This breed is generally sound but some can be subject to genetic eye problems and skin problems. Watch out for back problems.
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DACHSHUND CLUB OF QLD
J Cross
Ph: (07)3209 7321

DACHSHUND CLUB OF VIC.
Secretary: Stephanie Goetze-Thies
Phone: 0434 530 505
email: brummeldax@optusnet.com.au
www.dcv.org.au