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Breed Dachshund Country
of Origin Medieval Europe AKC group Hound Function tracker of badgers, rabbits,
and foxes Life span 12-15 years Appearance long backed and low to the ground
but not frail Color chestnut, brown, black, tan, and mixtures dachshund
Coat type 3 types: smooth - short, glossy, shedding, low maintenance; longhaired
- medium length, shiny, silky, wavy, shedding, brush twice weekly; wirehaired
- rough, hard, medium length, shedding Grooming regular brushing, ear cleaning,
nail clipping Height Standard - 9 inches; Miniature - 5-6 inches Weight
Standard - 12-24 pounds; Miniature - under 12 pounds Activity level very
high Watchdog very high, it's a barker! Protection no Intelligence high
Trainability low, resistant to training Good with children? medium sociability,
considerate, no roughness Good with other pets? medium Good with strangers?
low acceptance Character sassy, playful, spirited, good companion, difference
in temperament based on coat type: Smooth is alert, bold and friendly; Long-haired
is reserved, timid, and requires patience; Wire-haired is active, friendly
and stubborn. Home environment apartment OK, exercise daily Best owner consistent
patient leader, firm training required, avoid spoiling Potential problems:
Behavioral: stubborn, dominant, snappy, barking, house soiling, Potential
problems: Physical Serious spinal disorders (due to short legs and long
spines) are so common, they have special wheelchairs for dachshunds in catalogs,
do not over feed, keep nails trimmed, eye disorders, osteoporosis Recommendations:
strong sense of smell can lead to attention deficit, needs early socialization,
training, and grooming (especially the nails), avoid spoiling |
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(Miniature Long Haired)
Mr & Mrs B Duchesne, Scandell, 145 Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone,
Dorset, BH18 8NT. (01202) 603168.
Mrs B O'Neill, Woodheath, 37 Salisbury Road, Farnborough, Hampshire,
GU14 7AJ. (01252) 541787.
Dachshund (Smooth Haired)
Mr & Mrs R McCarthy, 2 Glenwood, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9TQ. (01268)
510397.
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth
Haired)
Mrs S M Shuker, Little Yew, Ampney St Mary, Cirencester, Gloucestershire,
Gl7 5SW. (01285) 851447.
Mr T Strange, 57 Hillside Avenue, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire,
SO18 1JZ. (01703) 360924.
Mr & Mrs M D H Boulcott, 19 Fereneze Avenue, Renfew, Renfrewshire,
PA4 0QU. (0141) 561 4410.
Mrs M Hayman-Jeeves, Rhodecot, 162 Cannock Road, Chase Terrace, Staffodshire,
WS7 8JZ. (01543) 279170.
Dachshund (Wire Haired)
Mrs N Sanders & Mr S Dible, Leighbridge Lodge, Wraxall, Shepton Mallet,
Somerset, BA4 6RX. (01749) 860376.
Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)
Mrs J Hallett, Loretto, 23 Alexandra Place, Great Harwood, Blackburn,
Lancashire, BB6 7RT. (01254) 886216.
Mrs J M Mueller, 2 Marbury Road, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire,
CH3 5PJ. (012434) 341333.
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