Dachshunds are typically happy dogs with relaxed eyes, eyelids, ears, and bodies. They also seem like they‘re smiling, with a slightly open mouth, visible teeth, and a lolling tongue. You will also find a wagging tail. Not only that, but they also look as if they are smiling, with a slightly open mouth, visible teeth, and a lolling tongue.

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Dachshunds are playful, but as hunting dogs can be quite stubborn, and are known for their propensity for chasing small animals, birds, and tennis balls with great determination and ferocity. As dachshunds were originally used as badger hunters they have a keen sense for chasing smaller animals. Dachshunds are often stubborn, making them a challenge to train.

Dachshunds can be aggressive to strangers and other dogs. Despite this, they are rated in the intelligence of dogs as an average working dogs with a persistent ability to follow trained commands 50% of the time or more. They rank 49th in Stanley Coren’s Intelligence of Dogs, being of average working and obedience intelligence. They can have a loud bark. Some bark quite a lot and may need training to stop, while others will not bark much at all. Dachshunds are known for their devotion and loyalty to their owners, though they can be standoffish toward strangers. If left alone too frequently, some dachshunds are prone to separation anxiety and may chew objects in the house to relieve stress.