| The Dachshund is popularly called "The Wiener Dog" | | | | was bred. The Standard is considered the dog for |
| because of its long and low appearance. The | | | | tracking badger, stag and boar. The Miniature was |
| Dachshund in Germany is known as the "Tekal" . The | | | | used exclusively for rabbit and small game. Regardless |
| Word "Tekal" can be found inscribed on the base of | | | | of the size or coat, all Dachshunds have the |
| an ancient Egyptian sculpture which pictures a King | | | | appearance of a long but very short dog, |
| seated with three rather strange yet familiar dogs. | | | | approximately three times longer than it is tall. Tails |
| Apparently a breed of dog that was long backed and | | | | are long, ears are lop and nearly as long as the head. |
| short legged did exist in Egypt at a very early date. | | | | The muzzle is long and the head should taper cleanly |
| These dogs are said to be the forebears of the | | | | to the tip of the nose. The breastbone should be |
| Dachshund as we know it today. The German word | | | | prominent and the forelegs, because of the depth |
| "dachshund" translates as badger dog, historically this | | | | and broadness of the chest may have a slightly |
| was the work which the little dog performed. | | | | bowed appearance. The legs are built for digging and |
| Badgers are nasty and vicious animals, living in | | | | the paws should be large and the shoulders should be |
| burrows in the ground and the Dachshund is a breed | | | | muscular and wide.In the United States the |
| that was bred to dig into the burrows and roust out | | | | Dachshund is not often considered as a "hunting dog" |
| the fearful creature. Needless to say, the Dachshund | | | | and its function is generally that of a pet dog. The |
| is a plucky and courageous dog who considers | | | | popular "Wiener Dog" makes a friendly, if not |
| himself to be much larger than he actually is! In | | | | somewhat feisty, companion dog. This is a little dog |
| actuality, the little dog is of the Hound family, using | | | | who thinks he is tough. He needs to be trained from |
| scent capabilities when hunting, but because of the | | | | the beginning to be gracious to strangers who knock |
| ability to dig and the ferocious persistence the dog | | | | on the door , but is not normally a vicious or |
| exhibits when "going to ground" it is often mistakenly | | | | aggressive dog, just noisy and territorial in his nature. |
| assumed that this breed belongs in the Terrier | | | | He is prone to problems which can develop because |
| family.The modern Dachshund is represented by two | | | | of the long length of his back and as a puppy or an |
| different sizes and three different types of coat. The | | | | adult, care needs to be taken that he is not lifted or |
| Standard Dachshund is 12-15 pounds and the Miniature | | | | carried incorrectly nor allowed to jump off of |
| is less than 9 pounds. The coat can be long haired, | | | | furniture. This little dog also loves to eat and has a |
| smooth, or wire haired. Historically the Germans used | | | | propensity to become obese if not kept well |
| the Dachshund for the utilitarian purposes for which it | | | | exercised and given the proper diet. |