Dachshund Dog

Dachshund others name:

Dachie, Dachshund

Standard 16 to 32 pounds, Miniature 12 pounds

Dachshund Size

8 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder

Dachshunds are bred and shown in 2 sizes:

Standard and Miniature. Standard of all varieties (Smooth, Wirehair, and Longhair)

Dachshund Average life span

12-16 years.

Dachshund Appearance

The Dachshund is well known for having a long body, broad chest, and short legs. They have a long snout, dark eyes, sharp ears, and long ears. It comes in two sizes: the standard 9 to 10 inches tall and the miniature 4 to 5 inches tall.

Both sizes come in three varieties according to their coat: smooth coat, long coat, and hard coat. The coat can be any color except white. There are 6 different breeds of Dachshund known: standard and miniature smooth coat, standard and miniature long coat, standard and miniature hard coat.

Dachshund Temperament

Dachshund Temperament: All Dachshunds are cheerful, loving, proud, bold, willful, and clown. The long-haired variety is more calm and docile than the other two types. As a pet it would be more suitable for a family with older children. They are very loyal and quickly become attached to their owners making them very affectionate pets. Surprisingly for their size they make good watchdogs. These little dogs like to bark and are compulsive diggers, if you socialize with other animals from an early age they may get along, otherwise they can become quite jealous.

Dachshund Training

All varieties are difficult to train for being stubborn. Owners must be patient and consistent in training. Early socialization with strangers and other animals is highly recommended.

Dachshund Grooming

Grooming and care are different for each type of Dachshund. The straight hair requires a minimum of care, with a weekly brushing to remove dead hair is sufficient. Long-haired dogs should be brushed regularly to remove tangles that form in their fur. The wire-haired one must may need professional grooming. All guys should have their teeth clean and nails trimmed regularly.

Dachshund Exercise

They need daily walks to stay healthy and happy.

Dachshund Health

They should not be overfed as this breed tends to gain weight quickly.

Spinal problems

are common in this breed of dog due to their long bodies. Care must be taken to ensure that it does not jump from cars, furniture, etc. Just some of the symptoms of back problems can be: Lack of appetite, stomach pain, hesitancy or inability to do something that you could physically do before, withdrawal from activity, unexplained grinding or crying and weakness.

Degenerative disc disease

Problems appear when part or all of the disc is displaced from its normal position and protrudes into the spinal canal. The bulge in the spinal canal can cause inflammation and / or compression of the spinal cord. Degenerative disc bulge can occur slowly over a long period of time or it can be rapid. It may be the result of trauma or it may have no apparent cause.

Tooth and gum problems

Owners must keep their dog’s teeth clean, as dental problems can cause many other health problems such as: kidney failure, heart problems, eyes, and nasal cavity infections. Good dental care also helps reduce unpleasant breath. An annual dental cleaning by a veterinarian and regular brushing is highly recommended.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

It is a group of diseases that involve all the gradual deterioration of the retina. It is diagnosed by retinoscopic examination using an electroretinogram (ERG). Early in the disease, dogs are affected by night blindness and lack the ability to see in low light and later day vision also fails. As their vision deteriorates, they can adjust to their disability very well, as long as their environment remains constant. Some breeds are affected at an early age, while in other breeds, PRA develops much later.

Hypoglycemia

The medical term for hypoglycemia is a condition associated with a sudden drop in blood sugar. This commonly affects small dog breeds at a young age, usually not seen in puppies over twelve weeks of age. It is most commonly caused by uneven growth of the puppy’s internal organs, especially the pancreas, which is associated with insulin production. Symptoms that indicate that the dog’s blood sugar level has dropped too low include: weakness, confusion, drooling, pale gums, seizures. These attacks can be fatal. The prevention of these attacks is controlled through diet. Always ask a vet for documentation.

Dachshund History

The name Dachshund comes from a generic word for the use that was given to the breed. They had the tracking ability of the hound and the temperament of the terrier and were used to track the ground badger (Dachs); this united word hund (dog) formed the name Dachshund (badger dog). The name of the Sausage Dog comes from their appearance, clearly similar to the sausages that we commonly eat. The name (Dachshund) led to it being considered a hunting dog in English-speaking countries.

The first images resembling the Sausage Dog were found in the tombs of the pharaohs dating back almost 5,000 years. This dog was known as the Dachshund. The Germans perfected the breed between the 15th and 17th centuries. The French Bracke and the German Pinscher were probably used to create a dog strong and bold enough to handle a badger and hide easily. Selective breeding of long-haired and smooth-haired gave rise to the long-haired variety we know today. The wire-haired variety was a more recent development, probably the result of crossing the long-haired Pinscher and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. The long-haired and straight-haired sausages were recognized as a breed in the early 17th century. The wire-haired sausage was registered as the third type in 1890. It is not acceptable to cross the different classes. In each of the three coat varieties there are two accepted sizes: standard and miniature.

Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, was probably the one who first brought them to England in 1845. The first quality show did not take place until the 1870s. In 1875 there were four copies in the Crystal Palace hall, 3 , owned by King Edward VII, and one raised by Queen Victoria. In 1881 the Dachshund Club of England was formed and seven years later in 1888, the German Club for the Dachshund (Deutscher Teckelklub). The first Sausage bitch appeared in the AKC stud book in 1879 and has been exhibited in the United States since 1880. The breed has grown from a total record of 11 dogs between 1879 and 1885 to one of the 10 most popular breeds today. .