Description: Long-backed, short-legged hound bred to scent and burrow after badgers and other tunneling animals.

Temperament: Clever, brave, sometimes stubborn, lively.

Size: (Height & Weight): Standard: 20-23 cm (shoulder) | 7.3-14.5 kg; Miniature smaller

Average Lifespan: 12–16 years

Origin: Germany

Reason for Breeding: Bred to hunt badgers and other burrowing animals.

Reason to Get This Breed: Playful companion, good for owners who want a small dog with big personality.