Dachshund (Long Haired)

Origin

Germany

Attractive to:

Someone that wants a companionable, glam 'big dog' in a more compact size.

Not the best for:

Keen gardeners. Dachshunds love to dig and unless you can provide somewhere 'legal' for them to do so, your cherished flowerbeds and lawn will be fair game.

Aliases:

Standard Longhair Dachshund

Cross between:

None

Size:

Small
Small enough to carry when necessary.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Jacket and skinny trousers
Any feathering can get knotty. Some coats self-clean by depositing mud all over the kitchen floor.

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

Yes