Dachshund — Standard (Long-haired) in India — Price, Care & Climate Suitability

Origin — Germany

Coat — Sleek, slightly wavy long coat with feathering on the ears, body, legs and tail; elegant and silky.

Recognised colours — Red, cream, black-and-tan, chocolate-and-tan, dapple (merle), brindle, and more.

Bold, curious, lively and devoted. A courageous, clever scent hound with a big personality and a stubborn streak.

Trainability — Moderate — intelligent but independent and nose-driven; patient, consistent house-training needed.

Grooming — Moderate. Brush the long coat a few times weekly; clean drop ears.

Good with — Affectionate family dog; supervise around young children due to the long, vulnerable back.

Short coat copes well with Indian heat; the key health priority is protecting the long spine — avoid stairs and jumping.

Health notes — Intervertebral disc disease (major — protect the back), obesity, patellar luxation, eye conditions, epilepsy.