Standard Dachshund vs Miniature Dachshund: Original Reason for Breeding. While the answer may surprise you, both standard dachshunds and miniature dachshunds were born and bred for the same thing.

The standard-sized dachshund was developed to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals. Subscribe!

Dachshund Care and Grooming. Dachshunds have relatively simple care and grooming needs. Like other dogs, they should have regular baths, and their nails should be trimmed monthly. Since Dachshunds ...

A standard adult dachshund can weigh anywhere between 16 and 32 pounds, however the American Kennel Club (AKC) says that a miniature shouldn't get any larger than 11 pounds.

The fastest dachshund in Germany was named on Sunday after a controversial inaugural race. Fiete, from Tornesch in the ...