Mini Dachshunds are intelligent, sensitive, loving, and humorous. They don't have a "dog odor" and are easy to maintain. Our two gals, Daisy and Maddy, make great sleeping companions and help keep my feet warm at night. There are no gophers my yard or any vermin in my home.....they are excellent hunters ! They are willing to please and fun loving companions to both of my grandchildren and all my friends. I can't say enough wonderful things about my two best buddies !