| The cute little Dachshund is an elongated breed with | | | | patterns, such as dapple, piebald and tan points. The |
| very short legs. Also known as the ‘sausage | | | | most common colors of Dachshund are red and black |
| dog’, the Dachshund was initially bred as a hunting | | | | and tan. |
| dog, used to burrow for badgers. Today, the | | | | The Temperament of the Dachshund |
| Dachshund is a popular pet, with lots of enthusiasm, | | | | Perhaps unsurprisingly, given its terrier ancestry, the |
| energy and a love of play. | | | | Dachshund can be known to show aggression, |
| History of the Dachshund | | | | especially with small animals and other dogs. |
| In terms of domestic dog history, the Dachshund is a | | | | Unfortunately, if not properly trained, Dachshunds can |
| relatively modern breed, making its first appearance in | | | | show aggression towards adults and children. In fact, |
| the early part of the 18th century. Although today’s | | | | Dachshund bites are one of the most prevalent dog |
| Dachshunds are known to have originated in Germany, | | | | bites in the world. Therefore, it is perhaps not wise to |
| it is believed that an ancestor of the breed dates all | | | | own a Dachshund as a first-time dog owner or if you |
| the way back to Ancient Egypt. Recently, mummified | | | | are not confident in your ability to train a wilful animal. |
| dogs that look very similar to the modern day | | | | On the other hand, Dachshunds are enormously fun |
| Dachshund have been found. | | | | loving, adore playtime and can be incredibly affection |
| Nevertheless, what we now recognize as a | | | | towards their human families. Usually, a Dachshund will |
| Dachshund was bred in Germany and was created | | | | prefer the company of humans to the company of |
| by selectively breeding a number of terrier breeds | | | | other canines. |
| from around Europe. As mentioned above, the breed | | | | Although they have a reputation in some quarters for |
| was created for hunting badgers (the name literally | | | | being a low-intelligence dog, this is refuted by many |
| means badger hound) by scent, which is why they | | | | owners and trainers. It certainly seems that, as a |
| have an elongated snout and their bodies are close to | | | | working dog, the Dachshund will be among the |
| the ground. | | | | intelligent breeds. Therefore, it could be that certain |
| In the following years, the breed became popular in | | | | training techniques are ineffective with the breed. For |
| many of Europe’s royal courts, including Great | | | | example, punishment-based training may prove |
| Britain, where Queen Victoria is said to have been | | | | ineffective, as Dachshunds are very wilful little animals. |
| smitten with the dogs. | | | | However, the breed does have a reputation for being |
| The Appearance of the Dachshund | | | | difficult to housebreak. Again, this comes down to |
| The Dachshund is one of the most instantly | | | | correct training, but is perhaps not ideal for |
| recognizable breeds of dog, with its short legs, large | | | | inexperienced owners. |
| paws and long ears. There are two types of | | | | Is a Dachshund Good With Children? |
| Dachshund: standard and miniature, but both are much | | | | Like most dogs, or animals for that matter, the way a |
| smaller than their 18th century ancestors were. | | | | Dachshund will react to children very much depends |
| Typically, a standard Dachshund will weigh between 15 | | | | on two things: How well-trained the dog is and how |
| and 28lbs, whereas the miniature is usually about 11lbs | | | | well-trained the child is. Consequently, it is advisable to |
| in weight. | | | | avoid owning a Dachshund in a home with very young |
| Many of the breed’s physical attributes are | | | | children of toddler age. |
| designed to help with their purpose as a hunting dog. | | | | Children and Dachshunds can get on very well, |
| Therefore, the long snout will allow the nose to absorb | | | | because the breed loves to play and will enjoy the |
| more scents, the long ears are intended to keep dirt | | | | company of an energetic child. However, the breed is |
| out of the ear canal and the large paws are helpful in | | | | susceptible to problems with its back and joints. |
| digging. | | | | Therefore, it is important that a child knows not to play |
| There are three coat-types: smooth (or short-haired), | | | | too roughly with a Dachshund. |
| long-haired and wire-haired. There is a variety of coat | | | | |