Dachshunds…a funny and interesting breed!!
I don’t know how far back some of my readers go, but a couple of months ago I was featuring cartoons, usually on a Sunday. Well the cartoon in the entry you can see by clicking here, led us to the breed of dachshunds, but I never got to share the information about this curious and interesting breed.
Dachshunds are a fascinating breed. When I was younger, we had neighbors who had two dachshunds. Both were short haired, but one was golden brown and the other was black with some brown features. Both were adorable and friendly and I always wanted to learn more about the breed, so here we go.
The dachshund originates from the breed group of hound. The dogs usually weigh between 11 - 32 pounds and stand 5 - 9 inches high. Historically, because of the breed of this dog, it is clearly understood that this hound dog was bred to be a hunter. The dog was developed in Germany several hundred years ago and bred to hunt badger. The short legs and long body were bred into this dog so that they could go into the burrows of the badgers and retrieve their prey. In addition to badgers, they were also known to hunt foxes and otters.
The dachshunds are known to be clowns and often enjoy getting into mischief. They tend to be friendly dogs who are most often now housepets rather than hunters. However, dachshunds are usually not the best breed for young children. The dachshund has a jealous streak that can make them irritable if they don’t receive the attention for which they feel entitled. They do well with older children and should not be in a family with large dogs unless they have been raised with these dogs and the pack order is stable.
The dachshunds come in three varieties of coat that include, smooth haired, wired haired and long haired. Each variety requires a different type of care. Also there are standard sized dachshunds and minidachshunds and their colors can range from dark black to tan and anything in between.
This is a breed that requires a bit of patience when it comes to training, because the dachshund is known for its stubborn streak. However, if you speak to any dachshund owner, you will hear what joy this breed of dog has brought to their lives, including basic companionship as well as entertainment. The dachshund loves to please and with its unique shape and personality characteristics, it usually does just that and more!!!
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