24 Pros and Cons of Owning a Dachshund

They may be small dogs but they’ve got big personalities which make them popular pets in the USA, UK, and around the world. If you want a dog who... Comes in a variety of smallish sizes, coats, and colors; Is comical and entertaining; Is loyal to his family; Needs only moderate exercise; Makes a keen watchdog; Is good with other family pets, especially other Dachshunds; Usually lives a long life. A Dachshund may be right for you. If you don't want to deal with... Stubbornness; Scrappiness toward strange dogs, especially larger dogs; Chasing and hunting instincts (chipmunks, birds, etc.); Notorious housebreaking difficulties;