Dachshunds have elongated body. They may differ in colours such as sable, solid red and different combinations with tan, wild boar with tan, chocolate with tan, grey with tan, fawn with tan and black with tan. Breeders classified Dachshunds based on the texture of their coat. They are Longhaired Dachshund, the Wirehaired Dachshund and the Smooth Haired Dachshund. Dachshund of longhaired coat has a straight and long feathered hair especially on their legs, chest, ears and belly. The Dachshund of wirehaired has coarse, wiry and harsh hair. They may appear to have broken coat. Dachshunds of smooth coat have glossy, smooth, short and straight coat that is distributed equally on all parts of the body.

The breed is a small dog. Their height averages only 9 inches. Dachshund is very easy to carry and hold in arms, as their weight is just about 30 pounds in normal condition.

They love to make their loved ones smiling. However, they do mischievous things occasionally. They are fun loving in nature and might change their moods due to jealousy and irritation. They may do well with other pets, if they are grown together.

According to the American Kennel Club’s breed standards, "the dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. The dachshund's current AKC ranking is 6. Any display of shyness is a serious fault."

It is difficult for a normal owner to train Dachshund properly. They are sensitive in nature and require gentle training. They do not need frequent exercise, as they are short-bodied. In addition, they may get tired easily, while exercising. Do not indulge it in jumping and long-term running, as it may increase the risk of back issues.