Dachshund (Standard)
AKC Ranking: 8
FAMILY: scenthound, terrier, dachshund
AREA OF ORIGIN: Germany
DATE OF ORIGIN: 1500s
ORIGINAL FUNCTION: flushing badgers
TODAY’S FUNCTION: earthdog trials, dachshund field trials
AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 8-9 Weight: 11-32
AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 8-9 Weight: 11-32
