The Dachshund is a remarkably versatile dog. His temperament and intelligence make him the ideal companion for town or country.
He is the ideal pet and companion for the modern day family, being of ideal size for the average home, he is equally at home on the family lounge or racing across the paddocks.
The Dachshund has a strong protective nature towards his home and family.
He is strong, hardy, and easy to care for. Overall the Dachshund has much to offer as a faithful companion and family pet and he can be recommended to any person without hesitation as an animal that will win his way into your heart.
The Dachshund is a unique member of the canine world in that there are three different coats represented, and six varieties catering for all tastes. The three coats are smooth, long and wire.
Each coat variety come in two sizes, standard and miniature.
The origin of the Dachshund is believed to be in Germany where it was used by foresters and noblemen to hunt badger, fox and rabbits in the dense forest where a larger animal would have difficulty in pursuing quarry.
The Dachshund was trained to go to ground after her quarry and the Germans specifically developed the Dachshund for this purpose.
Early descendants of the Dachshund were characterized by very crooked front legs and this animal was a far cry from the streamlined and elegant outline of the Dachshund today.
Although domesticity has resulted in a variation in type and appearance, the Dachshund still has retained a very keen hunting instinct which is quickly bought to the surface at the sight of a rabbit, fox or mice & rats.
Photo- above: "Gidget"Bellaklein Choc Emporess(Chocolate & Tan) &
"Fezz" Aust. Ch. Zyzemup Fezz (Black & Tan)
Below- dachies hunting: "Gidget" (Chocolate & Tan), "Fezz" (Black & Tan) & "Bowie" (Chocolate Dapple)
