Anyone who has ever had a new puppy in their home, knows that they are full of energy and spend the day looking for something to play with. This situation is a lot like having a child, you feed them, keep them clean and you play with them in s...

Dachshunds are short-legged, long-bodied dogs belonging to the hound family. Owing to their long narrow build, they are often called sausage dogs. They are clever, lively and courageous with all their senses well-developed. They are also very ...

A dachshund - originally developed by German foresters - is an intelligent hound dog with a sturdy and willful personality. Its body is long and legs are short. Other features are a short sleek coat and long drooping ears. Also known as Teckel, Da...

The German Dachshund's body type is very interesting compared to that of your average hound dog. The short legs are for a specific reason. When first bred in Germany, they were designed for hunting badgers. The following are some other equally int...

History of the Miniature Dachshund The history of these Miniature Dachshunds mirrors that of their larger relatives; Dachshunds can be traced back to Germany for many years, back to around the 15th Century, athough many believe that ancient Egypti...