Breed Origin: Germany The Dachshund is a short-legged, long-bodied dog breed belonging to the hound family. The standard size dachshund was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals while the miniature was developed to hunt smaller prey, like rabbits. In the American West, they have also been used to hunt prairie dogs.
Weight: A full-grown standard Dachshund averages 16 lb (7.3 kg) to 32 lb (15 kg), whilst the miniature Dachshundvariety normally weighs less than 12 lb (5.4 kg).