Size:
there are three varieties, each with three different sizes. Normal size is 14-18 inches. Miniature is up to 14 inches and the toy is up to 12 inches.
Weight:
normal is 20 lbs. Miniature is 9 lbs. and tooy is 8 lbs.
Color:
solid colored may be tan or yellow. Bi-color may be deep black, brown, or gray with areas of bright chestnut. There are also speckle-streaked, or harlequin varieties.
There are
three varieties of Dachshund. They are the short-haired,
the wired-haired, and the long haired. With each of
these varieties, there are three sizes. The Dachshund
is a muscular, vigorous, and elongated dog with short
legs. It has an intelligent expression and carries itself
proudly. The head is elongated and the skull a slight
convex. The eyebrows are arched and protruding. The
muzzle is long and the jaws robust with non-pendent
lips. The eyes are oval, dark red or brown-black with
a friendly and energetic expression. Its ears are mobile
and hang long on its cheeks. It has a moderately retracted
abdomen and a strong protruding sternum. It carries
its tail in line with its back.
