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Dachshund (Standard) |
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Highly intelligent but somewhat difficult to train. Reasonably good around children and other pets but less tolerant of strangers. A good companion that is playful but have different temperaments depending on the specific breed type. There are three types of Dachshunds, Short-haired, Long-haired and Wire-haired. With each of these varieties there are three sizes, Normal (Standard), Miniature and Toy.
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Average Height: 14 Inches |
| Average Weight: 25 Pounds |
| Health Issues: Back/Spinal problems, heart disease, urinary tract problems and diabetes. |
| Training: Somewhat difficult to train. |
| Living Conditions: Apartment living is fine, they do not require a yard. |
| Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years |
| Aggression - Average | Children - Average | Temperament - Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dalmatian |
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Highly intelligent and easy to train. This is a nervous breed so it is not very good around small children but it handles older children fairly well. The popularity of this breed has led to over-breeding and many of these dogs are unsound both physically and behaviorally.
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Average Height: 23 Inches |
| Average Weight: 55 Pounds |
| Health Issues: Deafness (serious), urinary stones & skin allergies. |
| Training: Somewhat difficult, will take time as their attention span is shorter than most. |
| Living Conditions: Require an average size yard. |
| Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years |
| Aggression - Average | Children - Fair | Temperament - Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
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Independent, determined, reserved and intelligent. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier combines an affectionate and dignified nature with, in a working situation, tenacity and boldness.
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Average Height: 10 Inches |
| Average Weight: 21 Pounds |
| Health Issues: A very healthy breed. |
| Training: A bit of a challenge, will require firmness and time. |
| Living Conditions: Will do fine in an apartment. |
| Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years |
| Aggression - Average | Children - Fair | Temperament - Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Doberman Pinscher |
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Very intelligent and reasonably easy to train. Superior watch and protection dog. Not good with small children, strangers or other pets, a one-man/family dog. Athletic, playful and high-strung this dog must be trained by someone with experience.
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Average Height: 27 Inches |
| Average Weight: 80 Pounds |
| Health Issues: Heart disease, cancer, blood disease and spinal problems. |
| Training: Not difficult to train but must be done by someone with experience. |
| Living Conditions: Requires an average size yard.. |
| Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years |
| Aggression - Average | Children - Poor To Fair | Temperament - Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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