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Dachshunds are small to medium sized dogs (16-32 lbs.) classified as Scent Hounds. The breed is descended from dogs used in medieval Europe to hunt badgers. (Add picture)

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jaspersmom1 (2)
09/30/2008
This is not a breed for everyone, but they are great if you have the patience. My boyfriend has a smooth coat Dachshund that is 4 and she is one funny dog!! They do tend to bark when they want to and will chase squirrels at the drop of a hat. But the love, humor, and dedication to their loved ones makes this breed a great one. She will bark at big dogs and sounds mean, but is not at all. She knows she's small and she's just trying to protect herself. These dogs have such silly personalities and love to sleep under the covers with you, esp. the smooth coat ones. I never thought I would fall in love with her the way I have, but once you understand them, you will always want one in your life!

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SandhillAB (0)
07/13/2008
I work at a vet's office and see more evil Dashounds than I care to talk about. I have been around a few that were sweet but most are nerve bags and willing to flip out and bite at the drop of a hat. They are also VERY overbred and are now mostly being bred for fancy color. TONS of health problems too. A recent study on dog aggression listed these guys as number one and I believe it.

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ReillyRoo (0)
04/10/2008
I am on my second dachsund and I love them both dearly. I can't say enough good things about them. As a breed they are a little more emotional as a rule, which can result in an overly vocal and/or nerotic dog. However, if you have the patience and resources to train them properly you will end up with the most loyal, loving companion you could ever ask for(that is not to say other breeds may or may not be more suited for you). They are great apartment dogs as long as they get regular walks.

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Boobear (0)
03/14/2008
My husband & I have a long haired bager dog Haley the best dog we have ever met loves us both and our cat. She does have a barking issue, we are working on. She is almost a year old. If you have time for this energetic bindle of joy theye are the most loving dogs highly recomend one or two!

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OUfan4Life (9)
09/24/2007
I'm on my third Dachshund now and never get tired of them. To me they are one of the most loving dogs as well as entertaining. They love to be at the center of all the action and long to be wherever their master is. They are small and quite clean and easy to take care of. You have to be careful if you have small children though, they can easily hurt the dog if they get too rough. Dachshunds make great watch dogs too...seriously. Nothing gets past them without their knowing. And, like a previous writer stated, they do bark...a lot. Still, they are absolutely the cutest thing on four legs I've ever seen!

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LadyJesusFan777 (38)
07/05/2007
I don't dislike them. They're just not my kind of dog.

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muttsarethebest45676 (0)
06/27/2007
Very goofy, looking dogs, very intelligent, but very stubborn and independent and they love to bark and bark like true hunting hounds, they are great indoors though, nice and quiet and affectionet, many are also quite aggressive I find, at the vets, one just wouldn't stop growling and barking at my big lab mix, and my dog just wanted to play. you just have to smile though when you see one or two walking or running, it's so cute and funny!! I love scratching my neighbor's dachund's belly because it's so funnily adorable when her tiny little legs jiggle heavy in pleasure, you can't help hugging their long weenie dog bodies.

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2cute4pie (0)
06/01/2007
I love these dogs!!!!!! They are so cute. I have a short haired Dachshund. My dog doesn't bark but will whine when he is left alone. He loves to get attention. He is great with other people and kids, but he doesn't like other dogs. Over all, I love this breed!!!

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numbah16tdhaha (161)
08/24/2006
My mom has a longhaired mini named Morgan that has delusions of being an attack dog. She always get a chuckle out of me. She also really likes cheese.

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ILUVDACHSHUNDS (4)
08/24/2006
I own a miniature smooth Dachshund and i have to say that my Dachshund is indeed the best dog i have ever owned.
Firstly she is just unbeleivably cute! she has big brown puppy eyes, a tiny little black nose and big floppy ears. Every where i go, everybody just finds her iresistable and they all stop to stroke her.
Secondly my doxie is hilarious! she has an over shot jaw so her tongue sticks out when she sleeps. And she thinks she is a rottweiler, she'll go strutting up to big labs and alsations barking. She has lots of attitude.
Thirdly my dog is soo affectionate, she follows me every where and loves sleeping on my lap and cuddling up to me.
Fourthly she is friendly and good with children. she loves attention.
Fithley she is incredably smart, she can figure out how to get her toys and how to get the dog treats out the cupboard.
I just love her to peices and she makes every one smile.

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Djahuti (57)
08/22/2006
I feel sorry for the males when they go up or down steps!

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Karla224 (0)
07/20/2006
These dogs are great! They, from my experence have been excellent with my two 6 year old twins. They are easy to care for and are wonderful family pets!

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AsYouSpeak (0)
01/25/2006
so cute and affectionate, but are prone to skin infections and back disorders

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Drummond (60)
01/12/2006
These things can be annoying. But they can also be cute. Bred to fight badgers underground.

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i love labradors !!! (0)
12/06/2005
Dachshunds are really cute dogs they are friendly and loyal they can be geedy but theres nothin wrong with dat they are really cute when dere pups arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr i love doxys (not more dan my friend ilovedachshunds she loves dem more dan any 1) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope u c this al bi

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JESS JESS (0)
08/10/2005
Dachshunds are the greatest dog around, they adore children and people but they alert you when somebodies at the door, They are super intelligent dogs that have a great sense of humor and they are affectionate and fun loving. They like walking but also love to snuggle up to you on the sofa! They are the most adorable things on earth! I own a smooth-haired mini and I love her millions! I just wanted to say Dachshunds Rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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GenghisTheHun (179)
06/26/2005
Kraut dogs have a lot of heart and are great!

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asteph (0)
05/06/2005
These little biters are very lovable with there owner, and there family.They are not frendly to others. They are little biters and they bark to much.

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Jar-Jar Binks (17)
02/28/2005
Another of God's beautiful creatures. I have two of them. Both are females born in May 1995. They're still strong today at the dog age of 70. One good thing about these dogs is that they don't leave hairballs around the place and they love you unconditionally if you're nice to them.

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mmcgarry (0)
02/27/2005
They are definitely ankle-biters and normally only will relate to one person in the household... but are funny little companions that will keep you laughing. Not that great with children, in my experience.

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poodlesarenotprissy (0)
07/22/2004
I think these dogs are cute, but my next door neighbour has a smooth haired miniture that barks and barks and barks all day almost very annoying!!! but I think they neglect it,because it is chubby and must want to go for a walk.When it was a puppy they did everything for it ,but now it's neglected,very cruel!!!

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DaRick (4)
04/12/2004
Cute, affectionate- like a mobile sausage with legs and eyes (trust me, I have one!). The only faults they have- they can develop back problems when they're older by jumping down stairs and Vietnamese dog-eaters may really take to Dachshunds. Other than that, they're a really good dog.

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pug_lover (0)
12/17/2003
these dogs are also very comical... they come in close with the pug on my list.. i love them.

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StanUzbeck (16)
11/26/2003
Goofy-looking things, but very cute and affectionate. They have a lot of trouble with stairs, and develop back problems later in life, for more or less obvious reasons.

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PugMom99 (0)
11/21/2003
Ugly mean lil dogs. They have attacked my grand daughters.

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help me (0)
06/21/2003
looks good to eat so i added another star

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alfachimp (0)
11/27/2002
We wanted a small house dog that wouldn't be a sissy. We now have two, and they think they are giants. Great watchdogs, they fear nothing.

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lukskywlkr. (3)
11/01/2002
Gorgeous lovable dogs, and they are very loving. I get offended when someone calls them "weenie" dogs. That's an insult. They are very loyal, but they tend to bark at anything that moves, and will dig up your yard if you let them. Of course, that was what they were bred for, so don't blame them for it.

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addicted (0)
10/26/2002
i'll give'em credit for their unique physique, but most of them are hateful little cusses that wanna attack and bite me.

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SkippyDevereaux (0)
05/14/2002
My favorite!! They are great as pets and friends. Small also!! You can scoop them up in your arms when necessary!! LOL.

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Snoopy (5)
12/16/2001
i'm not a fan of small dogs, but there's just something about Dachshunds that makes them totally irrisistable to me. I think they're so adorable and sweet!

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crispytomato (0)
11/09/2001
I would choose a Dachshund if I was looking for a small, cuddly dog because they are just that, small and cuddly. They are also loyal, friendly and ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE, had to get that in... I know two hilarious Dachshunds and they are two of the smartest dogs I've ever met. They understand lots of English and body language. Therefore, in my opinion, Dachshunds are one of the best dogs to have.

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raincat (0)
09/09/2001
You just gotta love weiner dogs --- they're cute and the two I know well are excellent companions. The only drawback is they don't seem to like being alone too much, at least the two I know don't. I really don't know if this is true of the breed or not. In contrast, a chihuahua raised with these two daschunds didn't seem to mind being alone at all.

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Pit Bull (0)
07/03/2001
These dogs are cute I have to admit, they are very nice dogs and they have a great personality!

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CastleBee (88)
12/28/2000
I've never had a dachshund but have had the opportunity to meet two. Both of these dogs were very sweet and outgoing. Their owners absolutely adored them and they return(ed) the adoration. They are very good natured dogs and a very good choice for small houses and apartments.

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TheShoeLady (0)
04/24/2000
These are fine if you have the time to pay alot of attention to them.They do not like to get their stomachs wet.

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samg6088om (0)
04/18/2000
The miniature female dachshund we have is a great dog. She is funny, with a real personality that keeps us entertained. She is territorial, often trying to defend our turf like she is a Great Dane. She is very loving once she gets to know you, which only takes a friendly visit or two.

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Wiggum (17)
04/10/2000
I can't take these little dogs seriously. It makes me uncomfortable to look at them. And I just kind of feel sorry for anything stuck in that shape.

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