Miniature Dachshund
Size and Appearance
The smaller of the Dachshund breed is known as the miniature dachshund
Weight under 11 pounds (5 kgs)
Height 5 – 6ins (13cm – 15cm)
Chest measurement in the range of 12 to 14ins (used to assess size in Germany and some other countries).
These measurements are as at maturity (12months old)
Dogs between 11-16 pounds are not recognized as an official size in America and are often called tweenies.
The miniature dachshund is not a separate classification but competes in a class division for 11 lbs and under at 12 months of age.
This small lighter dog was bred mainly to hunt rabbits that were destroying crops, their size enabled them to access rabbit burrows.
Dachshund Appearance
The mini dachshunds have a long compact well muscled body with prominent fore chest showing the strength and power needed to hunt above and below ground. In spite of his short legs compared to the length of his body his movement should be free and well balanced not showing any awkwardness.
This dog has solid strong legs, useful for digging. Hind Paws consist of four toes if the dewclaws are removed, pads are tough with black nails. Front paws are larger than hind with five toes as dewclaws are not usually removed.
The head is tapered with finely formed muzzle the black nose with open nostrils, sets off the eyes that are oval, medium sized and dark rimmed, showing a pleasant expression. The large floppy ears are set near the top of the head. The tail is set high and is long and tapered,this was often used to pull the dachshund out of a tunnel.
The dachshund dog’s skin does not have excessive wrinkling and is elastic and pliable helpful in wriggling through tight spaces
There are smooth haired, long haired and wire haired miniature dachshunds, sometimes the personality of the dog can be different depending on the type of coat, but often it just depends on the dog.
To learn more about the American Kennel Club breed standards check out
Dachshund Breed Standards
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