Upper thigh set at right angles to pelvis, strong and of good length. Some of them Dachshunds are affectionate, Excellent nose, persevering hunter and tracker. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. down with a damp cloth. According to stories, the Long-Haired: Soft and straight, or only slightly waved; longest under neck, on underparts of body and behind legs, where it forms abundant feathering, on tail where it forms a flag. breed gained popularity. colors but white. Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite i.e. Gergweis, Germany, has held the Nose and nails black in all colours except chocolate/tan and chocolate dapple where they are brown. Hind feet smaller and narrower. Description: Sporty and devoted, Coat flat, and not obscuring outline. Only clinically and functionally healthy dogs with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding. Loin short and strong. They Despite their small size they slightly aggressive to strangers. Stber. Correctly placed foreleg should cover the lowest point of the keel. Care and Exercise: Wire- and Long-haired Dachshunds need regular brushing Height: Standard - 8 - 9 inches; Miniature - 5 - 6 wavy. Toes close together with a decided arch to each toe, strong regularly placed nails, thick and firm pads. Soon after her marriage to the German Prince Too much hair on feet undesirable. Pied, tricolour and the dilute colours Isabella and blue are highly undesirable. Rump full, broad and strong, pliant muscles. to Badger Dog, and named Teckel in its native country. began. Miniature ideal weight: 4.5 kgs (10 lbs). Living Environment: Excellent pet for an Lower thigh short, set at right angles to upper thigh and well-muscled. Australia as well. Neither the light nor the dark colour should predominate. Broad, of moderate length and well rounded (not pointed or folded). socialised when young to accept cats. undercoat. Dachshunds are fun, feisty and There are three varieties of Dachshunds; smooth-haired, wire-haired and Some are still used in Europe as hunters. Problem-Solving - To create the variety we have today, Dachshunds Skull only slightly arched. development. Complete dentition important. Breed Standards - KUSA Protocol for Adopting Breed Standards, Promotion of Access to Information Act No.2 of 2002, Notice - Beware Puppy Farming and Scammers, New Club Affiliations & Club Constitutions. Obesity can lead to back problems. as pets and are highly popular in not only Europe, but American and All Rights Reserved. Upper arm lies close to ribs but able to move freely. Long-haired - soft and straight, and only slightly They were used as a tourist attraction, Dachshunds have a loud bark to alert their owners, they are are prone to hunt, dig, track and follow small animals underground. Be aware they can bark loudly. Queen Victoria in 1839 was the first to to ground after animals. are low to the ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscular In 1866 the breed was on exhibition in Britain, Albert, her new husband brought more Dachshunds to the British, and the They Dachshunds are an Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. outnumbered people two to one. Strong jaw bones, not too square or snipey, but opening wide. "Take your time,when choosing your Dachshund puppy ". The dapple pattern is expressed as lighter coloured areas contrasting with the darker base. Mobile, and when at attention, back of ear directed forward and outward. They are friendly, good-natured and affectionate, as well as Dogs must stand true i.e. wire-haired version, and the Stber had a paw in the 2016 Kennel Union of Southern Africa. Dachshund Club was formed, and in 1895 the Dachshund Club of America fun-loving and get very involved in a family environment. They can be independent, but still enjoy being equally on all parts of the foot. Length from tip of nose to eyes equal to length from eyes to occiput. They are wary of strangers, and will alert their friendly and outgoing. They are curious and have a strong desire to hunt. The Training: Long-haired Doxies are easier to Long, strong jaw, and immense power of bite and hold. Desired maximum weight 5 kgs (11 lbs). History: Dachshunds are known to have Outside of ears well feathered. before them. They are also subject to care to control their diet as they will normally eat whatever is placed part of the family. In dapples one or both wall eyes permissible. Long, muscular, clean with no dewlap, slightly arched, running in graceful lines into shoulders, carried proudly forward. High. Dachshunds may be will show if you have a garden or backyard. They are unafraid of challenges, and curious for adventures. They have a natural instinct to go Breeders and judges should at all times be mindful of features which could be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed. Dry shampoo or bathe when necessary. They make excellent watch dogs! The are not overly friendly to strangers, and enjoy their families privately. the German word for "badger", while hund is the word for "dog". Double dapple (where varying amounts of white occur all over the body in addition to the dapple pattern) is unacceptable. Litter Size: 3 - Today Dachshunds are bred Special intelligent and lively breed who will need firm training to prevent Stride should be long with the drive coming from the hindquarters when viewed from the side. When viewed from front, thorax full and oval; when viewed from side or above, full volumed so allowing, by its ample capacity, complete development of heart and lungs. Forearm short and strong in bone, inclining slightly inwards; when seen in profile moderately straight, must not bend forward or knuckle over, which indicates unsoundness. translating the name into English. that the family offers. First came the smooth haired Dachshund, and then the other two followed. Intelligent, lively, courageous to the point of rashness, obedient. Bold, defiant carriage of head and intelligent expression. They have a strong desire to hunt, as they Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect on the health and welfare of the dog and on the dogs ability to performs its traditional work. With Pets: Bossy but co-exist peacefully with other dogs. Moderately long and full muscled. owners of unusual behavior. Health Issues: Do not let them become overweight or jump from heights, as their backs are prone to injury. The Dachshund has an intelligent, alert, facial expression. Long, appearing conical when seen from above; from side tapering uniformly to tip of nose. Weight: Standard - Height at the withers should be half the length of the body, measured from breastbone to rear thigh. Essential that functional build is retained to ensure working ability. train than smooth-haired, but they have a mind of their own and require Sloping shoulders, back reasonably level, blending harmoniously between withers and slightly arched loin. In Wire Haired, particularly, ridges over eyes strongly prominent, giving appearance of slightly broader skull. Dachshunds makes an excellent family dog. own a Dachshund in England. Dachshund was kept in the Hound group because of a difficulty with Pelvis strong, set obliquely and not too short. Body sufficiently clear of ground to allow free movement. patience and consistency. existed as far back as the 16th century, described as a "low crooked playful, fun-loving and intelligent. Dachshunds are derived from the oldest breeds of German hunting dogs. such as spaniels, pinschers and Dandie Dinmont Terriers. Moderately long and low with no exaggeration; compact, well-muscled body, with enough ground clearance to allow free movement. They are Teckel (Miniature: Zwergteckel), "Weiner Dog", "Sausage Dog". bark, and they bark loud. Legs when seen behind set well apart, straight and parallel. 4 puppies. Croup long, full, robustly muscled, only slightly sloping towards tail. Obedience - Medium. years. The Dachshund is adaptable and devoted. Teeth strongly developed, powerful canine teeth fitting closely. genetic eye diseases if strict genetic selection is not adhered to. Dachshunds need were bred with spaniels, pinschers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers and the German Lips well stretched, neatly covering lower jaw. Special Skills: Family pet and hunting dog for above or below ground. Shoulder blades long, broad and placed firmly and obliquely (45 degrees to the horizontal) upon very robust rib cage. Learning Temperament: Dachshunds are lively, intelligent, courageous and bold. Other Names: Normalgrosse to do well in an apartment or house. and later given a breed standard in 1873. Especially suited to going to ground because of low build, very strong forequarters and forelegs. Each come in two sizes: Standard and Miniature. owner of a Dachshund who desires a small, active, personable breed should make a good watch dog with a surprisingly loud bark. Forward edge touching cheek. The Dachshund is an adaptable dog, able Breast bone strong and so prominent that a depression appears on either side of it in front. Colors: All Dachshunds are actually Terriers. All colours permitted but no white permissible, save for a small patch on chest which is permitted but not desirable. Must be Dachs is The name of the breed ranges from Little Burrow Dog, Dacksel, Coat: Smooth-haired - dense, short and smooth. Dark except in chocolates where they can be lighter. They come in hound colors, allowed to have spots of title of "Dachshund Capital of the World", in which Dachshunds once An and under. Life Span: 12 - 14 High. Should be free and flowing. Although independent, Dachshunds still crave the attention and belonging Well ribbed up, underline gradually merging into line of abdomen. creation of the long-haired type. 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With Children: Very good! long-haired were attained by crossing the smooth-haired with other breeds Rate: High. smooth-haired Dachshund is the original strain, the wire-haired and the Continues line of spine, but slightly curved, without kinks or twists, not carried too high or touching ground when at rest. Four years later the English obesity. long-haired. Upper arm the same length as shoulder blade, set at 90 degrees to it, very strong and covered with hard, supple muscles. Regular exercise is important to the Dachshund, as Watch-dog: Very Activity: Loves indoors and outdoors Viewed from in front or behind, the legs and feet should move parallel to each other with the distance apart being the width of the shoulder and hip joints respectively. they have a tendency to put on weight and become lazy. legged" dog. Set high and not too far forward. Neither too broad nor too narrow, sloping gradually without prominent stop into slightly arched muzzle. white on the chest, or dappled all over, although this is undesirable. smooth-haired dachshund has little body odor and can be occasional rubbed Given the nickname the "Weiner dog" they Front feet full, broad, deep, close knit, straight or very slightly turned out. inches. wary of strangers. rented out to take walks and to be played with. Medium size, almond shaped, set obliquely. and should be kept on a healthy diet to prevent back problems from created to hunt hares. A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential.