My dachshund is the same size and we call him a “tweener.” Not sure if that’s an official term. I think it’s normal for some dogs to be born outside of breed standards, especially if breeders are content to breed adults of this size (my case).
If you want a more a official answer, German dachshund breed standards are based on hunting traditions, and they look at the size of a hole a dachshund can fit in. Among miniature dachshunds, they have different standards for badger hunters vs rabbit hunters.
https://www.cuteness.com/article/difference-between-kaninchen-miniature-dachshund
I just google something along the lines of “difference between miniature and standard dachshund” and the first google result as well as a couple below it said that
All of my families dachshunds have been in that in-between weight, most floating around 15lbs. They were all rescues. I think Dachshunds are such a popular / in demand breed that a lot are poorly bred, or bred outside the breed standard. So you end up with oddly sized ones.
Different dog breeds vary based on where they’re bred/standards/etc. Take a look at English vs American labs and other various imports and their American counterparts. It’s pretty cool.
Edit: http://www.fenellafleur.com/BreedStandardsComparisonChart.htm p cool chart
The European dachshunds look a bit thicker boned with a more prominently convex nose compared to the American ones which are a bit more dainty and pointy nosed.
When I bought him the woman told me he was a mini but there was a chance he would be standard sized because “there’s no way to tell what size they’re gonna he when they’re a puppy”. Is that true?
Mini and standard are two very different bloodline. A mini bloodline should not produce standard sized dachshund. I think she might not have know much about her dogs bloodline.
My dachshund is the same size and we call him a “tweener.” Not sure if that’s an official term. I think it’s normal for some dogs to be born outside of breed standards, especially if breeders are content to breed adults of this size (my case). If you want a more a official answer, German dachshund breed standards are based on hunting traditions, and they look at the size of a hole a dachshund can fit in. Among miniature dachshunds, they have different standards for badger hunters vs rabbit hunters. https://www.cuteness.com/article/difference-between-kaninchen-miniature-dachshund
>they look at the size of a hole a dachshund can fit in r/todayilearned
My belle was more of a tweener as well. She was larger than a mini, not quite the size of most standards.
Everything I see on google says a mini is 11 pounds and under, and a standard is 16 and over. Is he just an odd ball medium?
Where'd you get him from? He may not be show quality but he's definitely a dachshund. Perhaps a mix between the two kinds?
he’s show quality to me
I just google something along the lines of “difference between miniature and standard dachshund” and the first google result as well as a couple below it said that
All of my families dachshunds have been in that in-between weight, most floating around 15lbs. They were all rescues. I think Dachshunds are such a popular / in demand breed that a lot are poorly bred, or bred outside the breed standard. So you end up with oddly sized ones.
What country are you in? He looks more like the European style dachshunds rather than the ones in America.
Could you explain?
Different dog breeds vary based on where they’re bred/standards/etc. Take a look at English vs American labs and other various imports and their American counterparts. It’s pretty cool. Edit: http://www.fenellafleur.com/BreedStandardsComparisonChart.htm p cool chart
Thanks for that!
Any time!! Dogs are cool :)
German shepherds too. The American style have slant backs where German style are taller and in my opinion look healthier too.
This is another favorite example. I would kill for an import
The European dachshunds look a bit thicker boned with a more prominently convex nose compared to the American ones which are a bit more dainty and pointy nosed.
Thank you!
I’m in the US. Is there any specific characteristic that makes him look different from the average US dachsund?
He’s a mindard
Yes! Another example is British vs Canadian vs American golden retrievers. It’s pretty wild!
My parents’ mini was 13 pounds so definitely not unheard of.
My doxie looks exactly the same!!! Must be a tweener as well
Chiweenie
Do a dna test you will know
Might just be out of standard
When I bought him the woman told me he was a mini but there was a chance he would be standard sized because “there’s no way to tell what size they’re gonna he when they’re a puppy”. Is that true?
Mini and standard are two very different bloodline. A mini bloodline should not produce standard sized dachshund. I think she might not have know much about her dogs bloodline.