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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Personal Answers to EVERYTHING you always wanted to know about Dachshunds

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Colors Of Dachshunds

The Color Variations include: Red, Cream, Black and tan, Chocolate and tan, Blue and tan, Isabella and tan Wild boar, Wheaten, Fawn and tan

Routine Care

Category: Routine Care

That depends on YOU. They get used to a schedule, you have to keep it up. You have to be disciplined in order to discipline them!

Size Variations

Category: Size Variations

A fully grown miniature dachshund is typically 5 to 7 inches tall and weighs 8 to 11 pounds. They are usually fully grown at around 12 months of age, but they can continue to gain weight until they are about 18 months old. 

Miniature dachshunds are one of two sizes of dachshunds, the other being the standard dachshund, which is 8 to 9 inches tall and weighs 16 to 32 pounds. Both miniature and standard dachshunds are low to the ground and have well-defined muscles. 

Miniature dachshunds are also known as doxies or sausage dogs. They are affectionate, friendly, and alert, and can have a lifespan of 12 to 16 years.

Category: Size Variations

Standard, Miniature, Tweenie and Teacup

Category: Size Variations

They come in three sizes

Temperament

Category: Temperament

In my experience, they LOVE children. Want to be considered part of the family. They feel like they own the house!

Category: Temperament

I love that they will ALWAYS want to be at your feet. They are the most loving, loyal animals you ever want to own. They love you. BUT, they’re still in charge. They are loud, boisterous and noisy at times. Barking, always.

Category: Temperament

In a few words, You don’t own them. THEY own you.

Varieties of dachshunds

Smooth-haired, Wire-haired, and Long-haired

Where To Get Them?

Category: Where To Get Them?

My daughter just adopted one for her pre-teen daughter. She paid $600.00; I’ve paid as much as $1,200.00 but nowdays, you’ll pay as much as $1,400.00. It depends on who you buy it from.

Category: Where To Get Them?

Most dachshund breeders don’t like having to ship their pups. But some will.