Dachshund Puppies for You

Dachshund puppies are an excellent choice for family pets. The dachshund is affectionate, lively, curious and some say somewhat mischievous. Miniature dachshunds make good companions, whether you live in a small city apartment or in the country. They are equally happy in either setting. The Dachshund is naturally free from "doggie" odor

Dachshunds come in a variety of coats and colors. The Dachshund is one of the most colorful of all breeds. Dachshund colors are Red, Black and tan, Cream (American or English cream), Wheaten, Wild boar, Red boar, Sable, Chocolate and tan, Blue and tan, and Isabella and tan. Patterns in all of these colors are Brindle, Piebald and Dapple.

The Miniature 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 Dachshund varieties and both sizes must conform to the breed characteristics standard of the American Kennel Club.

Longhaired dachshunds have shiny, sleek hair that is longer under the neck and on the chest, the underside of the body, on the ears, and behind the legs, with the longest hair usually on the tail where it forms a "flag". Longhaired puppies are born with short hair and starts getting longer about 2-3 weeks. It takes 2-3 years to get a full coat.The longhair dachshund is generally more laid back than the other two varieties.

The wirehaired dachshund is covered with a uniform tight, short, thick, rough outer coat with finer, somewhat softer, shorter hairs (undercoat) scattered between the coarser hairs, with the exception of the jaws, eyebrows, and ears where the distinctive facial furnishings include a beard and eyebrows. The wire-haired Dachshund is more outgoing and clown-like than the other two varieties

The miniature Dachshund requires minimal routine brushing to keep their coats healthy and in good condition. The longhair / longhaired and wirehaired dachshund may require extra grooming or periodic help from a professional.

The Miniature Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault.

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No part of a Dachshund's body should sag. Loose skin should not hang between the shoulders. The shoulders are long and broad and connect the long muscular neck to the long muscular trunk. The trunk of Dachshund puppies should be quite straight. The loins should be well arched, and the pelvis and backend strong.

The Dachshund has a relatively straight tail that has a slight curve. The tail perfectly follows the line of the spine and has no kinks, twists or knots in it. Dachshunds should not carry their tails high or low. They should provide the dog with a balanced appearance.

Aside from the body, you will want to make sure that the legs of the Dachshund puppies you are looking at are short and relatively straight. Neither the front nor back legs should turn in or out. The back legs have most of the power, and are positioned well apart.

Observe the Dachshund puppies when they walk. How do they appear? Do they seem to be favoring any paws or are they equally walking on all fours as they should be? Dachshunds should not have awkward movements as they are known for their bold and confident gait. They walk proudly and carry their heads high. If you don't find that the pups in the liter display this trait, this is nothing to concern yourself over. Don't forget, puppies are like children. They may have awkward movements while they grow and play. To get a good idea of how they will appear when they are older, look at the sire and/or dam.

An easy way to estimate the expected weight of a mini Dachshund puppy is to weigh it at exactly 12 weeks of age. Multiply that weight by 2 and that will give you the approximate adult size. Miniature Dachshunds get over one half of their growth by the time they are 12 weeks old!

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