Long Hair Dachshund

The Long Hair Dachshund, is a happy, alert, bold, and highly intelligent dog.
He is wary of strangers, giving loud and early notice of their arrival, but is exceedingly affectionate with his own family.
Despite his small size, he is nevertheless strong, and hardy.

The Long Hair Dachshund has a very attractive soft, shiny coat, rather similar to that of the Irish Setter.
The feathering on his chest, belly, backs of his legs, ears, and tail, minimal grooming to keep it in good condition and tangle free

The Long Hair Dachshund is obedient and responsive to training although his natural instinct for digging
needs to be checked from an early age.

He enjoys an active lifestyle, and likes being included in family activities and outings.

The average height is from 13 to 15 cm, with an average weight of 4.7 kg for females and 4.8 kg for males.