They do have very strong characters and need to know who the boss is, otherwise they can definitely rule the house. A. Yes, in general. They are more extrovert than the other varieties of Dachshund and full of character. They can become very devoted to one person in the family - whoever they spend the most time with. Basically they are fun-loving dogs who want to be involved in everything their owners do.
Some strains are sharper than others.
Be guided by the temperaments of the parents of any puppies you look at with a view to purchasing. A. Yes, provided they are brought up with them from puppyhood. As with all breeds of dog, you should never leave one alone with any child. Provided you supervise your children with the puppy, your Wire Dachshund will become a great friend to your children and will enjoy joining in all their games. They make excellent family dogs, being sturdy and robust in stature and are more suitable for life with children than the smaller miniature dachshunds.