Dachshund

Height: Miniature, 6 inches at shoulder; Standard, 8 to 9 inches at shoulder

Weight: Miniature, 11 pounds and under; Standard, 16 to 32 pounds

Coat: short and shiny

Life span: 12 to 15 years or older

Dachshunds are scent hounds who were bred to hunt badgers and other tunneling animals, rabbits, and foxes. Packs of Dachshunds were even used to trail wild boar. Today their versatility makes them excellent family companions, show dogs, and small-game hunters.