Dachshund Information
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In medieval Europe there are records of a breed of dog called the Teckel that was bred for hunting purposes. The Teckel had a long torso and short legs and is considered to be the ancestor of the Dachshund.
Illustrations dating from the 15th - 17th centuries show badgers being hunted by dogs with very long bodies, short legs and hound type ears. Some of these dogs had bent front legs like the Basset Hound, some with heads like terriers and some with smooth and long coats.
Since World War II, management of the breed in Germany has reverted to the Deutscher TeckelKlub and the Gebrauchsteckelklub. The balance of breeding for hunting and symmetry that advanced the breed for 25 years before the war was altered after the war in order to stress hunting ability.
The Dachshund has two sizes, miniature is 11 pounds and under at maturity, standard for those over 11 pounds. Typically standards are 16 to 32 pounds when full grown.
They also have three different varieties of coat, the smooth, wirehaired and longhaired.
Dachshunds are very clever, lively and courageous. They adore their families and always want to be near them. They do need a great deal of socialization when young or they may become fear biters. Once your puppy has had his booster vaccinations, get him out in the public and introduce him to a great variety of people, places and sounds.
Most Dachshunds love to burrow in their bedding. They will often find a pile of blankets and burrow underneath to sleep. They love pillows and will even tunnel into the pillow-case and sleep. Not plenty of bedding that they can tunnel into may lead to them attempting to dig up your carpeting to get underneath.
Due to the Dachshund having such a long back, extra care is needed when picking them up. Always be sure to support their backs properly when lifting and don't allow your Dachshund to jump off of beds or couches since it can cause them to injure themselves. Young children should not be allowed to handle a Dachshund until they are responsible enough to properly hold the dog in a way that will not cause any back injury.
Health concerns include thyroid problems, urinary stones, epilepsy, heart disease, and back problems. Many Dachshunds tend to gain weight easily and additional weight can put great stress on their back and joints. If your Dachshund tends to over-eat, it's best that you do not free-feed and give controlled amounts of food twice daily.
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