Origin: Germany

Breed for: badger hunting

Origin: 19th century

Height at shoulder: 13- 35cm

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Weight: 4-14.5kg

History: All members of the same family with the standard body shape are descendants of the Teckel dog. The classification of Dachshund breeds was initially based on weight, and this classification method is still valid today.

Introduction: According to the different types of hair, there are three types: short-haired type, which is short, dense and close to the body; long-haired type, which has straight and longer hair with edges in some parts. The bristle type has rough and uniform bristles all over the body. It can be divided into two types according to body size. Those below 5kg are mini models, and those between 7kg and 14.5kg are standard models.

Coat: Smooth, long or wire-like hair. The colors are reddish brown, black, brown, chocolate brown, dark maroon or mixed with dark maroon in these three colors. It is wrong to say that the hair of a long-haired Dachshund is straight and hard.

Personality: Dachshunds are intelligent, brave and independent by nature.

Habits: This kind of dog is somewhat hostile to strangers, but has strong loyalty to its owner and family. May act too brave when around other dogs.

Coat Color: There are many coat colors, including black, tawny, chocolate, red, etc.

Maintenance: Wire-haired and long-haired Dachshunds require occasional combing to remove dead hair. The long-haired Dachshund's hair tangles easily, so it needs frequent grooming. Short-haired breeds should be groomed twice a year.

Training: Long-haired breeds are easier to train than wire-haired and short-haired breeds, but because they are more self-centered, training must be strict and consistent.

Exercise: Long walks can satisfy their exercise requirements.

The English alias is sausagedog. This dog is a lively and brave hunting dog breed. It has amazing patience and physical strength when tracking prey.

German means cave bear dog. This dog has a good sense of smell. Sharp, although it is a hunting dog breed, it is similar in size to a small dog. It can easily enter holes to drive away rabbits, foxes

and other prey, and can find the location of cave bears

History: Murals in ancient Egyptian temples From the portraits of such long-bodied and short-legged animals, stone carving models and clay products of this type of dachshund can be found in Mexico, Greece, Peru, and mainland China. From the remains of the ancient Romans in Germany Judging from the fossil remains excavated on a body similar to a dachshund, it is believed that this dog is a purebred dog from Dutang. Dachshunds can be divided into short-haired, long-haired and wiry-haired types according to their hair quality.

There are standard type and small type, which are divided into six types. Their basic characteristics are the same, but the body shape and fur are different. The early small dogs are

terriers It is an improved breed derived from the cross between a dog and the smallest and lightest dachshund.

Character: Lively and intelligent, loves to make noises. The dachshund breed is highly wary and barks loudly, which is not commensurate with its body size, so it is suitable for watching Domestic dogs are loyal to their owners and can become close companions. Dachshunds are prone to bone spurs, which are more likely to worsen due to overeating. They become obese as they age, so in health management, Pay more attention to exercise and diet and nutrition.

Knowledge of raising Dachshunds

You should maintain regular exercise and avoid overfeeding to avoid becoming overweight. The dog's limbs are short and short, and the body is easily soiled when walking. Therefore, a towel should be used to wipe off the dirt on the body to maintain the luster of the coat. Long-haired breeds need to pay more attention to combing their coats to ensure bright colors. Dachshund's teeth are prone to tartar and should be removed regularly. This dog's spine is very long, so it is not suitable to be trained to jump. Do not just hold the dog's forelimbs to pull it up or let it go up and down high-rise stairs to avoid spinal displacement or other diseases.

Emphasis: The most important thing is to like it. No matter what kind of dog it is, whether it is a purebred or not, just like it o(∩_∩)o...