Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

Origin

Germany

Attractive to:

Someone looking for an easy-care coat - one quick once-over with a hound glove and it's done!

Not the best for:

Someone who wants a naturally friendly, outgoing pet. The Smooth is said to be a little more timid than the other coat types, but it's nothing that good, early socialisation and training can't overcome.

Aliases:

Mini Smooth 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:

Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!

Shedding:

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

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

Yes