14 Cool Facts To Learn About Dachshunds

Have Dachshunds caught your attention? Well, why wouldn't it? It's impossible not to stop and stare with its long body, lively, clever, and courageous qualities, and who has a reputation of being entertaining and fearless but wants nothing in the world but to cuddle with its people.

If you want to learn more about them, here are 14 cool facts about Dachshunds.

#1 Although Dachshunds are now kept predominantly as pets in many countries, they were originally bred as working dogs.

#2 The first names by which they were known were ‘Dachs Krieger’, which translates as badger warrior, and ‘Dachs Kriecher’, which translates as badger crawler.

#3 They Possibly Originate from Egypt

#4 According to Stanley Coren’s book ‘Intelligence of Dogs’, the Dachshund is the 49th most intelligent dog breed.

#5 Dachshunds are prone to spinal disorders

#6 Throughout history, many famous and notable people have owned a Dachshund and this includes some of the Presidents of the United States.

#7 The Curved Tail and Flap-Down Ears are a Deliberate Result of Breeding

#8 The coats of Dachshunds are varied as they come in three types of coat and with several possible coat color variations.

#9 An average standard Dachshund weighs between 16 and 32 pounds, while a miniature will usually weigh less than 12 pounds.

#10 They Are the Subject of Famous Works of Art.

#11 If a Dachshund is not fed a healthy diet, then they will put on weight.

#12 Interbreeding Depression is a Concern for this Breed.

#13 This breed is a popular choice among pet owners as they have many positive attributes that make them great pets.

#14 The Dachshund is a small and cute breed of dog that is well-known for its short legs and long body.