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General Appearance
Low to ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscular development, the
Dachshund is well-
Neck
Long, muscular, clean-
Trunk
The trunk is long and fully muscled. When viewed in profile, the back lies in the
straightest possible line between the withers and the short very slightly arched
loin. Abdomen-
Forequarters
For effective underground work, the front must be strong, deep, long and cleanly
muscled. Chest-
Hindquarters
Strong and cleanly muscled. The pelvis, the thigh, the second thigh, and the metatarsus
are ideally the same length and form a series of right angles. From the rear, the
thighs are strong and powerful. The legs turn neither in nor out. Feet-
Gait
Fluid and smooth. Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in unison with
the driving action of hind legs. The correct shoulder assembly and well-
Temperament
The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous, persevering in above and below ground
work, with all the senses well-
Special Characteristics of the Three Coat Varieties
The Dachshund is bred with three varieties of coat: (1) Smooth; (2) Wirehaired; (3) Longhaired and is shown in two sizes, standard and miniature. All three varieties and both sizes must conform to the characteristics already specified
Smooth Dachshund
Coat-
Color of Hair-
Two-
Dappled Dachshunds-
A "double" dapple is one in which varying amounts of white coloring occur over the
body in addition to the dapple pattern. Nose and nails: as for one and two-
Brindle is a pattern (as opposed to a color) in which black or dark stripes occur over the entire body although in some specimens the pattern may be visible only in the tan points.
Wirehaired Dachshund
Coat-
Longhaired Dachshund
Coat-
Colors
Description Type Code
Black & Cream S 010
Black & Tan S 018
Blue & Cream S 273
Blue & Tan S 044
Chocolate & Cream S 526
Chocolate & Tan S 072
Cream S 076
Fawn (Isabella) & Cream S 524
Fawn (Isabella) & Tan S 317
Red S 140
Wheaten S 224
Wild Boar S 226
Black A 007
Chocolate A 071
Fawn A 082
Markings
Description Type Code
Brindle S 051
Dapple S 020
Double Dapple S 050
Piebald S 025
Brindle Piebald A 127
Sable A 026
Dachshund History
The Dachshund can be found in historical accounts dating back to the 15th, century.
Early in the 17 th century, the name Dachshund (badger-
During the development of the breed, two different sizes were emerging based on the
type of game being pursued: dogs weighing 30-
Information on AKC Dachshund Puppies
AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Dachshund
The Dachshund, meaning "badger dog" in German, is a lively breed with a friendly
personality and keen sense of smell. Known for their long and low bodies, they are
eager hunters that excel in both above-
A Look Back
Dachshunds were first bred in the early 1600s in Germany. The goal was to create a fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a badger burrow .
Right Breed for You?
Dachshunds are lovable, playful companions, and an ideal pet for many homes, including those with children with appropriate supervision. They require moderate exercise, and can adapt to most living environments. Depending on their coat type, Dachshunds need very little grooming.
Considering purchasing a Dachshund puppy,
•Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
•Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size. Standards range from 16-
•Badger hunter, family companion.
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AKC Dachshund
Breed Standards
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