They come in several varieties of hair types and sizes. The most common colors you will see on a Dachshund is red and Black & Tan. Now there are other variety of Dachshund colors as well. There are three hair types the short, long and wirehair Dachshund.Even though they all look and feel different they all have the same lovable spunk. The Standard Dachshund is from 16-32lbs and the mini is anything under 11lbs.