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| Name: |
Dachshund |
| Average Maximum Height: |
5-10in |
| Average Maximum Weight: |
9-25 lb. |
| Colors: |
Dominant colors and patterns are red and black-and-tan. Also occurring are cream, blue, wild boar, chocolate brown, fawn, and a lighter "boar" red. The reds range from coppers to deep rusts, with somewhat common coarse black hairs peppered along the back, tail, face, and ear edges |
| Coat: |
Smooth: dense, short, and smooth
Long: Soft and straight
Wire haired: short straight and harsh with a long undercoat
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| Grooming Required: |
Minimal |
| Good with Children: |
Yes |
| Good with Pets: |
Yes |
| Best Kept: |
Indoors |
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high): |
4 |
| Trainability: |
Medium |
| Originates From: |
Germany |
| Origin Date: |
1900s |
| Original Use: |
Badger flusher |
| Current Use: |
Companion |
| Life Expectancy: |
14-17 yrs |
| AKC Recognition: |
Yes |
| Class: |
Hound |
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Common Traits |
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Prone to spinal disc problems, urinary tract problems, and diabetes. |
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The Dachshund's ancestors may date back to the dwarf dogs. The Smooth Standard is perhaps the oldest of the Dachshunds. Their name comes from the word "Dachs", which is the word for Badger. This dog was originally bred to hunt hare and stoat. Ancient Egyptian sculptures have shown these dogs seated with a pharaoh several times.
Some have theorized that the early roots of the dachshund go back to Ancient Egypt, where engravings were made featuring short-legged hunting dogs. But in its modern incarnation, the dachshund is a creation of European breeders, and includes elements of German, French, and English hounds and terriers. Dachshunds have been kept by royal courts all over Europe, including that of Queen Victoria, who was particularly enamored of the breed.
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Miscellaneous |
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Litter Size: 3-4
Dachshunds have traditionally been viewed as a symbol of Germany, despite their pan-European heritage. Many Americans began referring to dachshunds as "liberty pups", and political cartoonists commonly used the image of the dachshund to ridicule Germany.
Another favorite sport is earthdog trials, in which dachshunds enter tunnels with dead ends and obstacles attempting to locate an artificial bait or live but caged and protected mice. Dachshunds, being true scent hounds, also compete in scent tracking events, with a national championship sponsored every year by the DCA.
The naming of the modern American hot dog is supposedly influenced by the dachshund.[4] In 1852, the butcher's guild in Frankfurt am Main created a smoked, spiced sausage in a thin casing, dubbed a "little-dog" or "dachshund sausage" for its obvious resemblance to the low-riding German dog.
Dachshunds are a popular pet in the United States, ranking 4th or 5th among the most common dog breeds. They are especially popular with apartment dwellers, vying with the poodle for rank as the most common breed in New York City in recent years. One will find varying degrees of organized local dachshund clubs in most major American cities, including New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago. American dachshund enthusiasts will enjoy their visits to overseas, as the breed's popularity is legion in places such as Germany, France, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland and Japan.
Recognition
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR
Also by ANKC, CKC, APRI, ACR |
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