Important Details To Consider In Regards To The Dachshund

The Dachshund (whose name means "badger dog" in
German and is often affectionately nicknamed the
"sausage dog") is a hound dog known for their
famous elongated body and features a sable,
chocolate, black and tan or chocolate and tan
coat in shorthaired, wire haired and longhaired
varieties. The breed comes in standard and
miniature sizes and came into existence during
the 18th century where they were first used for
the chief objective of hunting badgers.

A number of their most typical qualities
typically include their comical appearance,
playfulness, affection with their owner and
often stubborn temperament - which in essence
make the Dachshund among the most popular
companion breeds in the United States.

The Dachshund is believed to have come from
Germany during the 18th century and was bred for
the purpose of scenting and flushing badgers out
of their burrows. Their actual origins are
largely unknown and their heritage is thought to
include breeds such as the German Shorthaired
Pointer and Pinscher crossed with bloodhounds
like the Bracke, Bruno Jura Hound or St. Hubert
Hound - though other theories suggest they are a
descendant of the Basset Hound. All that is known
for certain is that the shorthaired Dachshund
appeared before any other varieties.

Dachshunds are termed as a small-sized breed of
dog. The recommended standard size for the
Dachshund male and female is 8-11 inches high
from paw to shoulder and a weight of 16-32
pounds, whereas the recommended size for
miniature Dachshunds is 5-7 inches tall from paw
to shoulder with a weight of under 11 pounds.

The Dachshund is renowned for their bold,
curious and independent spirit. They can be wary
of unfamiliar people, but their small size often
means they are unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Dachshund is also demonstrated to be fairly
intelligent - placing 49th compared to other
dogs when taking into account their ability to
be trained obedience commands. They are also
famous to be quite fragile with small children -
making them not the best choice as a family pet.
The Dachshund is quite companionable with other
dogs but will not usually get along with smaller
animals like birds or rabbits due to their prey
instinct - for this reason it's very important
they are kept on the leash when out and about or
otherwise they may see something and be inclined
to give chase.

The Dachshund doesn't need a yard to play in, so
they are highly suitable for life in an apartment
just as long as they are taken for daily walks.

The Dachshund takes pleasure in endeavors like
chasing after a ball and play sessions in the
park or other safe areas. They have a medium to
high degree of energy and need exercise every
day in the manner of moderate daily walks while
on the leash to inhibit destructive behavior
problems as well as excessive weight gain.

The Dachshund could be the right dog for a
family with older children, seniors, apartment
dwellers and allergy sufferers in the case of
the shorthaired variety. They are appropriate
for anyone who is keen to execute a regular
amount of grooming and allow time to provide
them with early socialization and patient
obedience training in addition to take them on
moderate daily walks and offer a good sum of
company and attention.

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