Dachshund
the long-bodied, short-legged 'wiener dog'
The dachshund's long body and short legs make its silhouette one of the most recognizable in dogdom. It comes in three coat types, which is where the guessing usually starts.
How to identify a Dachshund
- Long, low body on short legs — an unmistakable silhouette
- Three coat types: smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired
- Long muzzle and floppy ears, in red, black-and-tan, or dapple
Commonly confused with
If you're second-guessing the breed, these are the lookalikes people mix up with a Dachshund most often:
At a glance
- Size
- Small (11–32 lb)
- Coat
- Smooth, long, or wire
- Temperament
- Curious, bold, lively
- Origin
- Germany, 1600s
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
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Questions
Look for these signs: long, low body on short legs — an unmistakable silhouette; three coat types: smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired; long muzzle and floppy ears, in red, black-and-tan, or dapple. For a definitive answer, snap a photo and let Pawdigree compare your dog against 200+ dog and 70+ cat breeds.