| Breed Group | Hound group |
| Origin of Breed | Badger hunter from Germany |
| Standout Breed Characteristics | · Ultra-short legs · Surprisingly loud bark · Keen nose and strong desire to sniff out prey · Need careful exercising to prevent injury and weight gain |
| Size | 5-6 inches tall, under 11 pounds (miniature) 8-9 inches tall, 16-32 pounds (standard) |
| Notable Traits | |
| Special Care | Should not be allowed to jump up or down from objects, due to risk of back injury |
| Health Issues | Prone to back injury |
| Energy Level | Alert but not high energy |
| Activity Needed | Regular light exercise, back-strengthening exercise |
| Barking | Volume: Loud Frequency: Quite Vocal |
| Coat Type | Comes in smooth, wire, and long coats |
| Shedding | Relatively low shedding, depending on coat type |
| Trainability | Intelligent but independent, needs good foundations in order to achieve outdoor obedience. |
