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Dachshund

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The Dachshund was originally from German . This breed typically lives 12-16 years and is generally considered a small size dog. They stand at 8-9 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 16-32 pounds.

Dachshund's need roughly 30-60 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 3-4 cups of food on average in a day.

Owners of the Dachshund will generally describe this dog as friendly. They are on the difficult end of the trainability spectrum and they bark occassionaly.

When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Dachshund likes to live inside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a walks to stay physically and mentally stimulated.

๐Ÿ’Š Common Conditions
Corneal Dystrophy
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)
Panniculitis
Patellar Luxation

The Dachshund was originally from German . This breed typically lives 12-16 years and is generally considered a small size dog. They stand at 8-9 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 16-32 pounds.

Dachshund's need roughly 30-60 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 3-4 cups of food on average in a day.

Owners of the Dachshund will generally describe this dog as friendly. They are on the difficult end of the trainability spectrum and they bark occassionaly.

When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Dachshund likes to live inside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a walks to stay physically and mentally stimulated.

๐Ÿ”Ž Overview
โค๏ธ Health
Lifespan
12-16
Years
Exercise Needs
30-60
Min Per Day
Food Quantity
3-4
Cups Per Day
๐Ÿ“ Measurements
Size
S
Generally
Height
8-9
Inches
Weight
16-32
Pounds
๐Ÿ  Spatial Needs
Indoor Space
๐Ÿ 
House
Outdoor Space
๐Ÿฆฎ
Walks
Prefers to be
๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ
Inside
๐Ÿ˜Š Temperament
Dispositon
๐Ÿ˜€
Friendly
Trainability
๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ
Difficult
Barks
๐Ÿ”‰
Occassionaly
๐Ÿ• Grooming
Sheds
โœ‚๏ธ
Moderately
Odor
๐Ÿงผ
Minimal
Hypoallergenic
๐Ÿคง
Nope!
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