People buying pets should never reject a pet dog because it is too long legged for the show breeders needs unless the legs are also twisted and deformed. These dogs have a tendency to carry too much weight for their frame. Dachshund owners should strive for a fit lean dog. They will dig. A patient person with a sense of humor who wants an active alert hunting dog in a short legged package as a family pet.
Dachshunds can be snappy if teased or mistreated or if suddenly lifted up to a stranger's face.
They are not a dog for unsupervised rough handling by children. People looking for a intensly focused obedience dog, people who object to a dog that digs in the yard. The minitaure version is too small to be a dog for a family with small children. Often these are also the breed disqualifications and are legitimate reasons for a dog to be sold at a pet price on a 'neuter contract'. These should not detract from the health of the dog or its suitability as a pet.