To pick a good breed of Dachshund, the body type must be long and short in body and legs, wide and low chest, and solid black or brown hair on the chest. You also need to pick a Dachshund that has a straight back with no bends or drops. Finally, look at the Dachshund's head; excellent Dachshunds have a rounded head and a slender mouth.

The first thing to look for in a good Dachshund is the size of the Dachshund. A Dachshund of good character has a long body and short legs, a broad and low chest, and black hair on the chest; if it is white or has small white spots, it is inferior.

Then look at the back of the Dachshund, good Dachshund back straight, not arching down. If the Dachshund's body is not straight enough and arches and falls, the breed is inferior.

Finally, look at the Dachshund's head. A good Dachshund has a rounded head and a long, thin mouth. If the Dachshund has an unrounded head and a short mouth, the breed is poor.