Dogs - Dachshund

The dachshund, or teckel, to give it it's other name, originated in Germany, where they were bred to hunt badger and fox. The small dogs were able to get right into the animal's hole and flush it out.

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In South Africa, the name of the breed is usually pronounced dash-und. But it sometimes sounds like Dutch hound!  

Some folk call them "Daxie" or Daxies" as it is easier to say and spell than dachshund!  

Dachshunds have short legs and long bodies, which has given rise to the nickname, "sausage dog", or in Afrikaans, "worshond." The correct name for the breed is "dachshund."

The coat can be smooth, long, or wire-haired. The long haired dog needs a little brushing to keep him at his best. Long haired Dachshunds have a wavy, silky coat. Wire haired Dachshunds have harsh, bristle-like coats which should be hand-stripped. They have shaggy eyebrows and a little beard.

Dachshunds are popular in South Africa as they fit in well in a town house.

Standard wire haired dachshund CH Ritlo Razzle of Sildowns. Miniature wire haired dachshund Sildowns Liewe Heksie Owners: Gordon & Marie Stewart, South Africa

As well as there being different coat types, there are two sizes as well! A Dachshund may be miniature, weighing up to 5 kg, or standard, weighing from 9 to 12 kg.

Dachshunds make friendly, confident pets.

Colour: Usually chestnut, or brown & black, or brindle.

Class: Hound

Above: Chikara (left) and Abby (right) are miniature longhaired Dachshunds belonging to Tracey Dorrington, South Africa

Lovage, a Miniature wire haired dachshund showdog, belongs to Sarah Rose. She has been to 6 shows, got 4cc's, three BoB's and one reserve BoB.
	Miniature wire haired dachshund puppies. Wild boar colour. Pix taken June 2010

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