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14 Cool Facts To Learn About Dachshunds

Published: Aug 15, 2019 · Modified: Nov 2, 2021 by Viktoriia Didkivska · This post may contain affiliate links

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Have Dachshunds caught your attention? Well, why wouldn't it? It's impossible not to stop and stare with its long body, lively, clever, and courageous qualities, and who has a reputation of being entertaining and fearless but wants nothing in the world but to cuddle with its people.

If you want to learn more about them, here are 14 cool facts about Dachshunds.

#1 Although Dachshunds are now kept predominantly as pets in many countries, they were originally bred as working dogs. A Dachshund puppy sitting pretty under the sun

#2 The first names by which they were known were ‘Dachs Krieger’, which translates as badger warrior, and ‘Dachs Kriecher’, which translates as badger crawler. A Dachshund lying on the couch with its adorable face

#3 They Possibly Originate from Egypt A Dachshund standing on the floor

#4 According to Stanley Coren’s book ‘Intelligence of Dogs’, the Dachshund is the 49th most intelligent dog breed. A Dachshund puppy sitting on the floor with its begging face

#5 Dachshunds are prone to spinal disorders A Dachshund sleeping soundly on the bed with its stuffed toy

#6 Throughout history, many famous and notable people have owned a Dachshund and this includes some of the Presidents of the United States. A brown Dachshund walking on the pavement in the yard

#7 The Curved Tail and Flap-Down Ears are a Deliberate Result of Breeding A Dachshund standing on the floor while looking up with its begging face

#8 The coats of Dachshunds are varied as they come in three types of coat and with several possible coat color variations. three Dachshund sitting on the wooden board in the yard

#9 An average standard Dachshund weighs between 16 and 32 pounds, while a miniature will usually weigh less than 12 pounds. five Dachshund puppies inside a steel basket

#10 They Are the Subject of Famous Works of Art. three Dachshund sitting in the front porch

#11 If a Dachshund is not fed a healthy diet, then they will put on weight. A brown Dachshund lying on the bed with its tired face

#12 Interbreeding Depression is a Concern for this Breed. A Dachshund lying on the couch while hiding its face behind the blanket

#13 This breed is a popular choice among pet owners as they have many positive attributes that make them great pets. A Dachshund standing on the wooden floor outdoors

#14 The Dachshund is a small and cute breed of dog that is well-known for its short legs and long body.

A Dachshund jumping in the yard

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