Ruwharige  Dashond

   

  History 

A breed which comes in six varieties: they differ both in size and coat. Since the 15oo's this breed has slowly evolved into an Holland favorite. In Europe they were used for hunting badgers and fox. It comes in a variety of coats; smooth, wire, and longhaired. The Dachshund is short legged, alert and they make a loving friend. Dachshunds can weigh up to 18 pounds and comes in two sizes: miniature and standard. This breed has been seen in a variety of colors. The dapple color are fewer but black with tan markings and solid red is the most common color.The low slung nature of the breed is, of course, partly achieved by a relatively excessive angulation of the shoulder and elbow joints in front and the hip and stifle joints behind. The forearm is permitted to incline slightly outward to enable the dog to dig freely,but thismust not be exaggerated to such an extent that the legs become bowed inward. The length of the back and the character of the discs between the vertebrae of the spine have a tendency to allow a weakening in the area, and it is therefore important that the loin should be short and strong, and that individuals should not be allowed to become obese. The breed's ability to eat anything placed in front of it should never be pandered to. Temperamentally all six varietties are very good at giving a good account of themselves as guards of property and their relatively low stature should never give anyone the idea that they will be easy meat for the criminally intended. With their families and friends they make wonderful companions, but firmness is needed in their early training as they can be notably independent.

 
The name Dachshund comes from German (dachs) badger (hund) dog but in Germany, its country of origin, the breed is known as the "Teckel." Early German documents from the 16th century refer to predecessors of the Dachshund dog, a little "earth dog", "badger digger." Often hunted in packs, they were bred for hunting ferocious badgers (in Europe) and would follow them right into their underground burrows, drag them out and kill them.

 

The   original Dachshunds were smooth coated. Longhaired Dachshunds came later, followed by the Wire hair Dachshund variety near the end of the 18th century. The first Teckel stud book was created in Germany in 1890 and it referred to Smooth, Longhaired and Wire haired Dachshund dog varieties. The working ability of the Dachshund dog is paramount and thus its size and structure are chiefly functional. 

 

 

 
Miniature   Dachshund varieties came later. The Wirehair Dachshund was developed about the end of the 19th century by crossing with some German Wirehaired Pinschers and with some terriers giving the coat a much harsher texture being functional in that it offered better protection in thorny rough brush and when they went underground. Like terriers, the Wire hair Dachshund coat needs to be stripped of dead hairs, easily done with a stripping knife.

 

 

 

A   Wire hair Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous even to the point of rashness, definitely not shy. They make fun loving active pets needing at least some daily physical and mental exercise. A Wirehaired Dachshund puppy or adult, on an unrestricted diet, and not enough exercise will become fat. 

 

 

Long   backs are prone to disc problems, thus overweight dogs are at risk. They are happy in the country where they can hunt, but adapt well to urban life. They are often vocal. Leaving them unattended outdoors is not neighborly. A Wirehaired Dachshund puppy is trainable, becoming a lovable, loyal family member, an exceptional watchdog.

 

 

Miniature Dachshund   11 lbs. (5 kg) & under.
Height Mini:  5 - 6 in. (12.7 - 15.2 cm) at withers.
Standard Variety:  over 11 lbs. (usually 16 - 32 lbs.).
Height Standard:  8 - 9 in. (20.3 - 22.9 cm) at withers.
Watchdog:  Excellent.
Other Name:  Teckel.
Life Expectancy:  12 - 14 years.


 

Faults    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.

Note **  Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrottum.

 

 

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