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| Breed Group : | Toy |
| Weight : | male: 9-10 lbs (4 - 5 kg ) ; female : 9-10 lbs ( 4-5 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 5-10 inches ( 12.7-25 centimeters ); female: 5-10 inches (12.7-25 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The Smooth Dachshund is described as one of the few dog breeds that have an extremely great sense of smell. Smooth Dachshunds are a mixture of both the Terrier and the Hound and so they have a natural tendency to look for rodents as well as vermin. |
| Breed Character Information : | Smooth Dachshunds are small dogs that are really good hunters. Because of the strong instincts of the Smooth Dachshund puppy, it is able to excel in obedience trials, tracking events, and agility trials. If you are searching for a smart and affectionate companion pet, consider a Smooth Dachshund. Smooth Dachshund Breed information’s informs us that this breed can live whether in the country or the city for as long as it enjoys the presence of tis owners or family. |
| Breed Coat Information : | The Smooth Dachshund puppy has a glossy coat with the coat hairs short in length that is just about right in terms of thickness. Single colored Dachshunds would either have a red or cream color while bi-colored Smooth Dachshunds would have a combination of these colors: chocolate, black, gray, fawn, etc. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | The Smooth Dachshund, despite its size is still considered as one of the bravest dog breeds. It also makes a good family pet because of its liveliness, loyalty and very pleasant disposition. Most dachshunds will bark at strangers or even growl thus making them effective watch dogs. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | Smooth Dachshund Breed information’s speaks of the Smooth Dachshund as very popular in the United States both in apartment and urban dwelling. Why are they popular? Well, the reasons are too many but just think that if you want a loyal, lively, affectionate pet with a good disposition plus watch dogging skills, then better consider owning a Smooth Dachshund. |
| Breed Activity Information : | Smooth Dachshunds are small dogs that may be very active but then they require only a moderate amount of exercise. Playing games as well as taking it out on leashed walks daily would be enough. It may be able to live in an apartment or in the city but it will still enjoy being exposed to nature best such as running where there are bushes, etc. Smooth Dachshunds by the way enjoy chasing after thing such as balls as well as small animals such as birds. |
| Breed Care Information : | Smooth Dachshunds need their coat to be brushed weekly in order to get rid of loose hair. It is normally a long lived breed but may be prone to illnesses that are mostly genetic such as the slipped disc syndrome. |
| Breed Training Information : | Smooth Dachshunds should be thoroughly trained in obedience as well as socialization at its early years. Harsh or Heavy Handed training techniques will not do the trick. Trainers should be patient, consistent, firm and also gentle (a mixture of all these) when it comes to training Smooth Dachshunds. A variety of training methods will work well except for the harsh ones. |
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