miniature dachshund

Small elongated hound

A miniature dachshund is a smaller variety of dachshund, the long-bodied, short-legged German breed originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.

Miniatures typically weigh under eleven pounds, compared to the standard size.

The breed comes in smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired coats: She carries her miniature dachshund everywhere.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G