Standard Dachshund Size and Appearance Info

The larger of the breed is known as a Standard Dachshund

Weigh 15 to 32 pound (6.8-14kg)
Height 8 – 9ins (20cm - 23cm)
Chest measurement over 14ins (used to assess size in Germany and some other countries)
These measurements are as at maturity (12months old).
These measurements may vary from country to country.

This size dachshund was mainly breed for hunting badgers and foxes as a strong heavier build of dog was required.

The Standard has three coat varieties, Shorthair called "Smooth", Longhair and Wirehair, each has a personality of their own. The original dachshund breed was the smooth coat. The longhair and wirehair coats came later with selective breeding.

Pictured below is a standard and miniature long haired dachshund.

Dachshund Appearance

The dachshund has a long compact body, very strong short legs, confident head carriage and intelligent facial expression.

Their clean cut tapered head with finely formed muzzle and black nose with open nostrils sets off the almond-shaped expressive eyes, the hound ears are set near the top of the head.

The long body is well muscled, with a deep, broad, strong front and the tail is long and tapered making an excellent handle for pulling the dachshund out of a tunnel.

Front paws are compact with 5 arched toes including dewclaws which are not used, they have tough pads and strong nails. The hind paws are smaller that the front paws dewclaws. Back dewclaws should be removed if they are floppy or getting caught.

Strength and power are one of the standard dachshunds main attributes.

To learn more about the American Kennel Club breed standards check out Dachshund breed standards

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