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Dachshund Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Dachshund traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Dachshund dog
  • API trait row: Dachshund
  • Weight range: 16.0-32.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: easier to train, sheds less, more protective

Dachshund traits

TraitDachshund
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs4/5
Shedding2/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling2/5
Coat length2/5
Good with strangers4/5
Playfulness4/5
Protectiveness4/5
Trainability4/5
Energy3/5
Barking5/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Dachshund
small size, light grooming		$380/yr$180/yr$41/mo$1,052/yr

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