Miniature Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to hunt hares. Often described as ‘two dogs long and half a dog high’, they don’t grow more than 5 to 10 inches high and usually weigh between ...

Commonly known as sausage or wiener dogs, Dachshunds have been bred in the U.S. since the late 1800s and are among the most popular dog breeds. The word ‘Dachs’ is German for badger, and the ...

A surprisingly large number of abandoned and abused Dachshunds need homes where they can be reared in a loving and healthy environment. Dachshund rescue homes are doing a good job of rescuing such dogs and ...

Dachshunds make loving, lively, active and intelligent pets. Their short legs and muscular long bodies give them a distinctive appearance, and rare is the person who can walk past one without instinctively smiling at its ...