The Standard Long-Haired Dachshund is one breed that’s easy to have around. An unruffled demeanor and tons of energy mean they’re up for any game you propose. Repeatedly. You’ll always find the affectionate Dachshund right by your side. They are known to be warmhearted. And the Standard Long-Haired Dachshund’s lifespan of anywhere from 12 to 16 years means a lot of together-time.

As energetic as they are, this is one breed that’s never going to be a marathon buddy. Small jaunts around the block each day are enough to keep both little legs and a long body fit.

There are three Dachshund coat types: the Wire-Haired, the Smooth-Haired, and the Long-Haired. There are three Dachshund sizes, too: Miniature, Standard, and Kaninchen. The latter has a wider chest - measured at 11.8 inches - and a weight of no more than 7.7 lbs. Kaninchen translates from German as “rabbit”, the size developed specifically to burrow and hunt rabbits or other small animals. Lovers of the breed commonly call weights between 11 and 16 lbs “tweenies.” However, this category is not recognized by any official kennel club.

Composition: rice, dehydrated poultry protein, vegetable protein isolate*, hydrolyzed animal proteins, animal fats, vegetable fibers, beet pulp, fish oil, soya oil, minerals, fructooligosaccharides, borage oil, marigold extract (source of lutein), hydrolyzed crustaceans (source of glucosamine), hydrolyzed cartilage (source of chondroitin). Additives (per kg): Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 31500 IU, Vitamin D3: 800 IU, E1 (Iron): 35 mg, E2 (Iodine): 3.6 mg, E4 (Copper): 11 mg, E5 (Manganese): 46 mg, E6 (Zinc): 139 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.07 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Sensory additives: tea extract (source of polyphenols): 150 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants. Analytical constituants: Protein: 28.0% - Fat content: 14.0% - Crude ash: 6.4% - Crude fibres: 2.9% - Per kg: Calcium: 8 g - Phosphorus: 6.6 g - Pentasodium triphosphate: 3.5 g.