Smooth Haired Dachshunds may become attached to one or two particular family members and they are often aloof with strangers. Dachshunds are intelligent and extremely playful dogs and make wonderful additions to any family. Though they may be a bit stubborn as puppies and generally house train slowly, they enjoy training and learn quickly. They are ideal for apartment living because they do not require much exercise and are very active indoors. They have wonderful personalities and though they may be a bit reserved around strangers, they usually warm up quickly, even with children.
Dachshunds are usually easy to train for show and most really enjoy it.
Loyal and always ready to play, Dachshunds personalities are as unique as their body shape. Standard Smooth Haired Dachshunds will grow to a height of 9 to 12 inches at maturity and weigh in between 16 and 32 pounds. Their bodies are long and straight, much longer than they are tall. Their legs are short and thick, muscular and stubby. Their narrow heads taper to a pointed nose.