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Size and lifespan
- Size
- DachshundMedium
- Typical adult height
- Dachshund13–27 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Dachshund4.5–12 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Dachshundfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- DachshundModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- DachshundLively
- Shedding
- DachshundModerate shedding
- Training
- DachshundCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- DachshundCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- DachshundUsually happier in a house
- Time alone
- DachshundUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- DachshundBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- DachshundUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- DachshundUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- DachshundVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.