Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

Origin

Germany

Attractive to:

Town or city dwellers. When it comes to carrying a Dachshund on a bus, the Mini is easier than the Standard.

Not the best for:

Those who want a quieter dog. Dachshunds might be small, but their barks are mighty – and they like the sounds of their own voice!

Aliases:

Mini Longhair Dachshund

Cross between:

None

Size:

Tiny
Really, really small - could almost fit in your pocket.

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