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The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. Due to the long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to as a wiener dog, hot dog, or sausage dog. A full-grown standard dachshund averages 16 lb to 28 lb, while the miniature variety typically weighs less than 11 lb. Dachshunds exhibit three coat varieties. The most common and associated with the dachshund is the smooth-haired coat. The next most recognized is the long coat. The wire-haired dachshund is least common and most recent coat to appear in breeding standards. Dachshunds have a wide range of coloration and patterns. They can be single colored, two-colored, or dappled. Dominant colors and patterns are red and cream. Two-colored dogs can be cream, blue, wild boar, chocolate brown, or fawn with "points", or markings over the eyes, ears, paws, and tail, of tan or cream. Other colors include piebald, in which the base color is white, and a lighter "boar" red. The reds range from coppers to deep rusts, with somewhat common black hairs peppered along the back, tail, face, and ear edges. Dachshunds are known for their devotion and loyalty to their owners, though they can be standoffish towards strangers. Although the dachshund is generally an energetic dog, some are laid back. Some may not be good with children, others are tolerant and loyal to children within their family, but these children should be mindful of the breed's back and not carry them around roughly.