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How many types of Dachshunds are there?
How many types of Dachshunds are there?
There are two
AKC-recognized
types of Dachshund (Standard and Miniature), and three coat types (smooth, long-haired, and wire-haired). This variety makes six common types of Dachshunds:
Smooth-haired Miniature Dachshund
Long-haired Miniature Dachshund
Wire-haired Miniature Dachshund
Smooth-haired Standard Dachshund
Long-haired Standard Dachshund
Wire-haired Standard Dachshund
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