Dachshund Picture Page

Welcome to the Dachshund Picture Page.

The Dachshund was officially recognized by the AKC in the early 1900s, and according the the current AKC registration list, this dog has become one of the top five registered breeds of today. This small sized member of the hound group has an unforgettable appearance, with a short, long body, small legs, and a handsome pointed face.

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See our Dachshund Care & Training Guide for more breed specific information.

The origin of the Dachshund goes back to the 1500's in which their main function was to flush out badgers. Today, however, the Dachshund has become an everyday family house pet as well as retained the sharp edge to compete in Earthdog trials and Dachshund field trials.

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The Dachshund dog breed is known to have a lifespan of between 12 and 14 years. The only major health concern that is typical of this dog is intervertebral disk disease. Minor concerns are KCS with the occasional health problems springing up of diabetes, gastric torsion, Cushing's disease, deafness, patellar luxation, and seizures.

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