According to the standard, “The Dachshund is low to the ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscles and elastic, pliable skin.”

The Dachshund is bred in two sizes, which are defined by weight.

The standard Dachshund ranges in weight from 16-32 pounds and the miniature Dachshund weighs 11 pounds and under.

In addition, he is bred in three coat varieties, the smooth (short hair), the long hair (long, silky coat), and the wire (a dense wiry coat).

His small to medium size makes him particularly suited for small yards and apartment living.

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