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A Dachshund may be short, but they’re long in body and personality. These dogs are stubborn and can be aggressive, but are extremely loyal, loving, and protective of their families. It takes patience to raise a Dachshund, but there are many rewards. Full-grown, they typically weigh 16-32 pounds and stand 8-9 inches tall.

Dachshunds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Dachshunds fit best in homes where they can live indoors with their pet parents. Families with smaller children may want to choose a different breed, as Dachshunds can be a little too feisty and aggressive toward kids, especially if they don’t understand how to treat a dog with respect. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Dachshunds need exercise a few times a day. They’ll enjoy a brisk walk, and their little legs can actually carry them for quite a distance if you’ve got time for a longer stroll. In general, plan on allotting about 30 minutes of exercise per day. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Dachshunds actually come in three different coat types, wire-haired, long-haired, and smooth. For smooth-haired and long-haired Dachshunds, a weekly brushing will help clean their hair and cut back on shedding. For wire-haired Dachshunds, you’ll need to pluck or strip their hair about twice a year and trim their excess hair around their eyebrows and paws. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Dachshunds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Dachshunds fit best in homes where they can live indoors with their pet parents. They will act out and dig even more if left to their own devices full-time in your backyard. They are fairly easy to train.

The Chorkie was developed in the USA. It is a hybrid between the Chihuahua and the Yorkshire Terrier. Full-grown, they typically weigh 8-15 pounds and stand 6-9 inches tall.

Chorkies are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Due to the small size and bold temperament the Chorkie may be a bit too brave when it comes to dealing with large dogs and will need supervision. Smaller pets and cats are ideal companions. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Chorkie can usually get all the exercise it needs by running around indoors. The Chorkie love to go on walks and on family outings. The Chorkie does not prefer to be left alone. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Chorkie has two coat types, long hair and short hair. Long haired varieties have about half the length of hair of a Yorkshire Terrier. The coat is easy to maintain, doesn’t shed much and is not likely to matt. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Chorkies are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. The Chorkie prefers life indoors and is unsuited to cold or extreme heat. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.