| 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 |
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| 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. |
