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Dachshund Dog Breed
from: The Complete DogThe Dachshund breed was used as a tracker of badger in medieval Europe, and was once larger than it is today. His size gradually became smaller because the breed was purposefully bred down in size to hunt foxes and rabbits. The breed has an excellent sense of smell and a bold and fierce temperament that allows it to tangle with its sometimes difficult prey.
Size: Dachshunds come in two sizes -- standard and miniature. A standard-size Dachshund is about 9 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 12 - 24 pounds. The miniature stands 5 to 6 inches at the shoulder and weighs under 12 pounds.
Description: A Dachshund has a superior scenting ability and may be stubborn, dominant and somewhat resistant to training. Nevertheless, Dachshunds are very personable and make a great companion.
There are three types of coats with this breed -- long and short. The short is usually alert, bold and friendly. The long-haired is usually more timid and reserved with strangers and requires a more patient training technique. The wire-haired tends to be the most active of the three and, though friendly, is the most stubborn.
The smooth coat is short, glossy, and shedding and requires little maintenance. The long-haired coat, also shed- ding, is of medium length, shiny, silky, slightly wavy, and of low maintenance, requiring brushing twice a week. The wire-haired coat is rougher and harder, almost terrier-like in texture, medium-length, and shedding.
Training: The Dachshund requires consistent obedience training and early socialization. His great sense of smell will often lead him astray, so make sure you develop a firm training attitude. The "come" command can be difficult to teach this breed. These dogs may be small, but they're quite pushy and will take over if given the chance. This breed can be a barker and will make a good watchdog.
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