Dachshund Senses  

Being in the hound dog class, dachshunds have very well developed senses to accomomdate their unique lifestyles.  Dachshund senses include sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Below is a listing of each of the dachshund senses and how it relates to the breed.  

Dachshund Sight - A dachshund can see and detect movement at a significantly greater distance than humans.  Although they can not see well up close, they can see better in low lighting but have problems with colors.  

Dachshund Hearing - A dachshund can hear at least 4 times better than humans.  They are also sensitive to music and high pitch sounds.

Dachshund Smell - A dachshund can track a smell that is weeks old and is by far their most sensitive organ available.  You need to watch a dachshund that is unleash because it will track a scent to far distances and can get lost.  

Dachshund Touch - Dachshunds are very social animals therefore need a lot of touching, petting and grooming.  Give them lots of attention and they will give it back to you a million times over. 

Dachshund Taste - Dachshunds do not have great taste buds so they will eat just about anything.  Dachshunds just love to eat so watch what you give them.