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Dachshund Names

Dachshunds are scent hound dogs 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.

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Acorn

fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base

Aero

Of The Sky

Akela

Happy

Alan

Joy

Anuli

The one that brings joy.

Arya

Melody

Aspen

Quaking Tree

Astro

Of The Stars

Bailey

Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.

Bandit

A thief.

Barney

Short for barnacle.

Becks

a beckoning gesture

Breezy

Relaxed.

Bronco

Wild Horse

Buttercup

any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus

Button

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Canela

Spanish for ‘cinnamon’.

Caramel

having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown

Cassie

She who entangles men

Chaca

Gift of God/Goddess.

Chaos

The void before the birth of the universe, titan god, total disorganization and confusion.

Charlie

Free man

Chip

A word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.

Chloe

Daphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel

Chuck

Chuck Norris

Clove

A Nail, Spice

Coco

Cook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.

Coconut

tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics

Copper

a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper

Cuddles

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Cutie

Cute and adorable.

Diesel

Fuel; diminutive form of Matthias.

Dorothy

Gift Of God

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Dungaroo

Australian outback slang.

Fancy

Caprice, whim or illusion.

Felix

Lucky, fortunate

Fetch

be sold for a certain price

Fido

Loyal

Fisher

Fisherman

Frisky

Lively, frolicsome and playful.

Gala

A festive celebration.

Gidget

A modern term for a silly ditzy girl.

Goldie

Made Of Gold

Gunner

Strong in battle (in Swedish).

Holiday

Rest day.

Isel

Joy

Jade

The first name of agatha christie's miss marple character

Jinx

Edgy.

Joy

Kane

Little battler

Kazu

Happy

Lady

a woman of refinement

Lark

A playful excursion, frolic or adventure.

Layla

Night, Black

Leda

Happy

Leroy

King

Leti

Short for Leticia; meaning happy.

Lottie

Free

Lucky

Fortunate

Lucy

Light

Max

Greatest

Merry

Joyous and playful.

Mischief

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

Molly

Of The Sea Or Bitter

Nara

Happy

Nibbles

eat intermittently; take small bites of

Oliver

Descendant Of The Ancestor

Onni

Happy

Oshe

Happy

Pearl

Smooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk

Pepper

The pepper pad a handheld game console.

Picasso

prolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in France (1881-1973)

Poppy

From The Flower

Queenie

Fun and sassy.

Radka

Cheerful

Ranger

Gamekeeper; a rover or wanderer

Ratko

Happiness

Rina

Jasmine

River

Stream of water that flows to the sea

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Roxie

Dawn.

Sachiko

Joyful, happy child

Sadie

Princess

Sahara

Desert

Sebastian

Venerable

Shadow

Shade From Sun

Shelby

The shelby cobra; initially manufactured in 1962 using the a/c ace shell.

Snickers

laugh quietly

Sniper

a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place

Sophie

Wisdom

Sparky

An electrician

Squirrel

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

Suad

Cheerful

Sweetie

a person loved by another person

Teddy

Gift of god

Thabo

Happiness

Theo

Divine Gift

Titus

Of Unknown Meaning

Tootsie

Tootsie roll

Tugger

Puller, pusher, tugger.

Whiskey

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

Wiggles

move to and fro

Wolf

Woody

From The Lane In The Woods

Yuki

Happiness / snow

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Characteristics of Dachshunds

first-time owners

Are Dachshunds good for first time owners?

Dachshunds are a good choice for a first-time dog owners, because they are relatively easy to handle and don't require prior experience.

comfortable alone

Can Dachshunds be left alone?

Although Dachshunds prefer to be around people, they handle solitude fairly well.

good with kids

Are Dachshunds good with kids?

Dachshunds adore children, and tend to treat them very gently as if they were their own. While caution is advised with any dog, Dachshunds certainly inspire a lot of confidence around kids.

obesity risk

Do Dachshunds gain weight easily?

Dachshunds are gluttonous eaters and gain weight very easily. You should be extremely careful not to overfeed Dachshunds, or else the problem will quickly escalate towards obesity.

shedding potential

Do Dachshunds shed a lot?

Dachshunds are moderate shedders. They drop some of their coat in the summer, but it shouldn't be too difficult to keep your place hair-free.

drool factor

Do Dachshunds drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Dachshunds.

health

Do Dachshunds have health problems?

Unfortunately, Dachshunds are prone to some quite unpleasant illnesses, sometimes stretching to arthritis, hip dysplasia and even cancer. But if you look after your pup and pay attention to their needs, they won't necessarily encounter these issues.

intelligence

Are Dachshunds intelligent?

Dachshunds are very smart dogs, and can learn new commands with 10 or so repetitions.

prey drive

Do Dachshunds have a prey drive?

Dachshunds are natural hunters, and will drop everything to chase squirrels, mice and groundhogs. Training them to stop can be a long process. Look out for skunks!

tendency to bark

Do Dachshunds bark a lot?

Dachshunds are vocal dogs with a major barking habit. This can be frustrating for some owners.

energy level

Do Dachshunds have a lot of energy?

Dachshunds have a moderate amount of energy. Although they have a desire to run around outside, they will not complain on slower days.

intensity

Are Dachshunds intense?

Dachshunds can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Dachshunds playful?

Dachshunds are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Dachshunds be apartment dogs?

Dachshunds make fantastic apartment dogs. They don't need much space or physical activity, so they're perfectly happy in a city condo or smaller apartment.

sensitivity

Are Dachshunds sensitive?

Dachshunds are sensitive dogs, so you should be aware that scolding or punishing them tends to leave an imprint.

cold weather tolerance

Can Dachshunds handle cold weather?

Dachshunds cannot handle cold weather, and we strongly recommend not to adopt this type of dog if you live in wintry conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Dachshunds tolerate hot weather?

Dachshunds can certainly tolerate warm conditions, but they will get excessively hot if exposed to the sun for a long time.

family dogs

Are Dachshunds good family dogs?

Dachshunds are very suitable as family dogs because of their sociability and good temperament.

good with other dogs

Do Dachshunds get along with other dogs?

Dachshunds mostly get along with other dogs, although you can expect them to make a few enemies here and there. Good play can be nurtured with socialization training.

friendly with strangers

Are Dachshunds friendly with strangers?

Earning the trust of Dachshunds can be long and arduous, and as such they tend to be very distrusting of strangers.

grooming effort

Do Dachshunds need a lot of grooming?

Dachshunds require moderate grooming. To keep their coats in good condition, and to save you from regular hair clean-up, you should brush them arounce once per week.

size

Do Dachshunds get big?

Dachshunds are tiny specimens, usually able to be carried in a bag with ease.

easy to train

Are Dachshunds easy to train?

Dachshunds can be quite stubborn, and therefore training them takes a lot of work. They're not a lost cause, but be prepared to put in a lot of hours.

mouthiness

Are Dachshunds mouthy?

Dachshunds tend to be very mouthy, and training them to stop can take a bit of time.

wanderlust

Do Dachshunds run away?

Dachshunds are known for their wanderlust. It's strongly advisable to microchip these dogs or attach GPS trackers if they are frequently allowed to run free.

exercise needs

Do Dachshunds need a lot of exercise?

Dachshunds need a moderate amount of exercise. They have a desire to run around outside that needs satisfying, but they will not complain if you take a day off.

statistics

How popular are Dachshund Names?

Dachshund Names currently rank in 134th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, Dachshund Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dachshund Names?

These Dachshund Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Teddy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Sniper.

Sachiko scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Lady.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dachshund Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dachshund Names.

The states that love Dachshund Names the most are Oklahoma, Idaho and Louisiana.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Kentucky, Iowa and Washington.

Which countries have the most love for Dachshund Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Dachshund Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Dachshund Names are Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Malta.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Czechia, Singapore and China.

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