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The Teckel Dachshund (pronounced dak sund) originated in Germany many hundreds of years ago. "Dachs" is the word for badger. The Teckel Dachshund was bred to hunt and follow these animals to earth, gradually becoming highly evolved, with shortened legs to dig the prey out and go down inside the burrows. Smaller Teckel Dachshunds where bred to hunt hare and stoat. Teckel Dachshunds have many "terrier" characteristics. They are versatile and courageous dogs and have been known to take on foxes and otters, besides badgers. The Teckel Dashund can be found in historical accounts dating back to the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, when illustrations reflected badgers being hunted with dogs with elongated bodies, short legs and hound-type ears. The dogs of medieval Europe were noted to have the tracking ability of hounds and the proportions and temperament of terriers, much needed to pursue their main quarry of badgers. Early in the 17th century, the name Teckel Dachshund (badger-dog) became the designation of a breed type with smooth and longhaired coat varieties, and in 1890 wirehairs were added as a third variety. German breeders learned early on that crossing between longhairs and either smooths or wirehairs did more harm than good, and barred such crossed from registration. However, early on in the development of wirehairs, some crosses with smooths was permitted to establish the variety in higher numbers. During the development of the breed, two different sizes were emerging based on the type of game being pursued: dogs weighing 30-35 pounds were being used not only on badgers but wild boar, while smaller 16-22 pound dogs proved effective against foxes and hare. Importations into America date back in the AKC Stud Book in 1885. The Teckel Dachshund Club of America has promoted the breed since 1895, and in 1935 Dachshunds were added to AKC field trials to encourage hunting capacity and exemplary conformation and temperament
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General
Appearance  Low to ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscular
development, the skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling.
Appearing neither crippled, awkward, nor cramped in his capacity for
movement, the Dachshund is well-balanced with bold and confident head
carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. His hunting spirit,
good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him well-suited for
below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an
advantage over most other breeds for trailing. Note: Inasmuch as
the Dachshund is a hunting dog, scars from honorable wounds shall not be
considered a fault.
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| Size
Proportion, Substance Bred and shown in two sizes, standard and miniature, miniatures are not
a separate classification but compete in a class division for "11
pounds and under at 12 months of age and older." Weight of the
standard size is usually between 16 and 32 pounds
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| Head
Viewed from above or from the side, the head tapers uniformly to the tip
of the nose. The eyes are of medium size, almond-shaped and dark-rimmed,
with an energetic, pleasant expression; not piercing; very dark in color.
The bridge bones over the eyes are strongly prominent. Wall eyes, except
in the case of dappled dogs, are a serious fault. The ears are set near
the top of the head, not too far forward, of moderate length, rounded,
not narrow, pointed, or folded. Their carriage, when animated, is with
the forward edge just touching the cheek so that the ears frame the
face. The skull is slightly arched, neither too broad nor too narrow,
and slopes gradually with little perceptible stop into the finely-formed,
slightly arched muzzle. Black is the preferred color of the nose. Lips
are tightly stretched, well covering the lower jaw. Nostrils well open.
Jaws opening wide and hinged well back of the eyes, with strongly
developed bones and teeth. Teeth--Powerful canine teeth; teeth
fit closely together in a scissors bite. An even bite is a minor fault.
Any other deviation is a serious fault.
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| Neck Long, muscular, clean-cut, without dewlap, slightly arched in the nape, flowing gracefully into the shoulders. Trunk* The trunk is long and fully muscled. When viewed in profile, the back lies in the straightest possible line between the withers and the short very slightly arched loin. A body that hangs loosely between the shoulders is a serious fault. Abdomen--Slightly drawn up.
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| ForeQurters
For effective underground work, the front must be strong, deep, long and
cleanly muscled. Forequarters in detail: Chest * The breastbone
is strongly prominent in front so that on either side a depression or
dimple appears. When viewed from the front, the thorax appears oval and
extends downward to the mid-point of the forearm. The enclosing
structure of well-sprung ribs appears full and oval to allow, by its
ample capacity, complete development of heart and lungs. The keel merges
gradually into the line of the abdomen and extends well beyond the front
legs. Viewed in profile, the lowest point of the breast line is covered
by the front leg. Shoulder Blades*Long, broad, well-laid back and
firmly placed upon the fully developed thorax, closely fitted at the
withers, furnished with hard yet pliable muscles. Upper Arm*Ideally
the same length as the shoulder blade and at right angles to the latter,
strong of bone and hard of muscle, lying close to the ribs, with elbows
close to the body, yet capable of free movement. Forearm*Short;
supplied with hard yet pliable muscles on the front and outside, with
tightly stretched tendons on the inside and at the back, slightly curved
inwards. The joints between the forearms and the feet (wrists) are
closer together than the shoulder joints, so that the front does not
appear absolutely straight. Knuckling over is a disqualifying fault. Feet
*Front paws are full, tight, compact, with well-arched toes and
tough, thick pads. They may be equally inclined a trifle outward. There
are five toes, four in use, close together with a pronounced arch and
strong, short nails. Front
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| Hindquarters
Strong and cleanly muscled. The pelvis, the thigh, the second thigh, and
the metatarsus are ideally the same length and form a series of right
angles. From the rear, the thighs are strong and powerful. The legs turn
neither in nor out. Metatarsus * Short and strong, perpendicular
to the second thigh bone. When viewed from behind, they are upright and
parallel. Feet*Hind Paws*Smaller than the front paws with four
compactly closed and arched toes with tough, thick pads. The entire foot
points straight ahead and is balanced equally on the ball and not merely
on the toes. Rear dewclaws should be removed. Croup*Long,
rounded and full, sinking slightly toward the tail. Tail* Set in
continuation of the spine, extending without kinks, twists, or
pronounced curvature, and not carried too gaily.
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| Gait
Fluid and smooth. Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in
unison with the driving action of hind legs. The correct shoulder
assembly and well-fitted elbows allow the long, free stride in front.
Viewed from the front, the legs do not move in exact parallel planes,
but incline slightly inward to compensate for shortness of leg and width
of chest. Hind legs drive on a line with the forelegs, with hocks (metatarsus)
turning neither in nor out. The propulsion of the hind leg depends on
the dog's ability to carry the hind leg to complete extension. Viewed in
profile, the forward reach of the hind leg equals the rear extension.
The thrust of correct movement is seen when the rear pads are clearly
exposed during rear extension. Feet must travel parallel to the line of
motion with no tendency to swing out, cross over, or interfere with each
other. Short, choppy movement, rolling or high-stepping gait, close or
overly wide coming or going are incorrect. The Dachshund must have
agility, freedom of movement, and endurance to do the work for which he
was developed.
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| Temperament
The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness,
persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well
*developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault. Special Characteristics of the Three Coat Varieties
The Dachshund is bred with three varieties of coat: (1) Smooth; (2)
Wirehaired; (3) Longhaired and is shown in two sizes, standard and
miniature. All three varieties and both sizes must conform to the
characteristics already specified. The following features are applicable
for each variety: Smooth Dachshund * Coat *Short, smooth and shining. Should be neither too long nor too thick. Ears not leathery. Tail*Gradually tapered to a point, well but not too richly haired. Long sleek bristles on the underside are considered a patch of strong-growing hair, not a fault. A brush tail is a fault, as is also a partly or wholly hairless tail
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| Color
of Hair
Although
base color is immaterial, certain patterns and basic colors predominate.
One*colored Dachshunds include red (with or without a shading of
interspersed dark hairs or sable) and cream. A small amount of white on
the chest is acceptable, but not desirable. Nose and nails*black. Two *colored Dachshunds include black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue) and fawn (Isabella), each with tan markings over the eyes, on the sides of the jaw and underlip, on the inner edge of the ear, front, breast, inside and behind the front legs, on the paws and around the anus, and from there to about one-third to one-half of the length of the tail on the underside. Undue prominence or extreme lightness of tan markings is undesirable. A small amount of white on the chest is acceptable but not desirable. Nose and nails*in the case of black dogs, black; for chocolate and all other colors, dark brown, but self*colored is acceptable.
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Dappled
Dachshunds
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| Wirehaired
Dachshund Coat
* With the exception of jaw, eyebrows, and ears, the whole
body is covered with a uniform tight, short, thick, rough, hard, outer
coat but with finer, somewhat softer, shorter hairs (undercoat)
everywhere distributed between the coarser hairs. The absence of an
undercoat is a fault. The distinctive facial furnishings include a beard
and eyebrows. On the ears the hair is shorter than on the body, almost
smooth. The general arrangement of the hair is such that the wirehaired
Dachshund, when viewed from a distance, resembles the smooth. Any
sort of soft hair in the outercoat, wherever found on the body,
especially on the top of the head, is a fault. The same is true of
long, curly, or wavy hair, or hair that sticks out irregularly in all
directions. Tail *Robust, thickly haired, gradually tapering to
a point. A flag tail is a fault. Color of Hair *While the most
common colors are wild boar, black and tan, and various shades of red,
all colors are admissible. A small amount of white on the chest,
although acceptable, is not desirable. Nose and nails *same as for the
smooth variety.
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| Longhaired
Dachshund Coat
*The sleek, glistening, often slightly wavy hair is longer
under the neck and on the forechest, the underside of the body, the ears,
and behind the legs. The coat gives the dog an elegant appearance. Short
hair on the ear is not desirable. Too profuse a coat which masks type,
equally long hair over the whole body, a curly coat, or a pronounced
parting on the back are faults. Tail*Carried gracefully in
prolongation of the spine; the hair attains its greatest length here and
forms a veritable flag. Color of Hair*Same as for the smooth
Dachshund. Nose and nails*same as for the smooth. The foregoing description is that of the ideal Dachshund. Any deviation from the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation keeping in mind the importance of the contribution of the various features toward the basic original purpose of the breed. Disqualification Knuckling over of front legs.
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Faults Note * Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully decended into the scrotum.
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