INT NUCH SUCH DKUCH NORDUCH NORDV'98 NV'99 Virvar's Fridtjof, owner: Nina Williamson og Iris Angermo
General
Form, colour, size and character similar in all respects to those
of the smooth Dachshund, except for the long, soft hair. The form is compact,
short-legged and long, but sinewy and well muscled, with bold and defiant head carriage,
and intelligent expression. In spite of the shortness of the legs, the body should be neither
too plump nor so slender as to have a weasel-like appearance. Height at shoulder should
be half the length of the body measured from the breast bone to the set-on of the tail,
and the girth of the chest double the height at the shoulder. The length from the tip of
the nose to the eyes should be equal to the length from the eyes to the base of the skull.
The tail should not touch the ground when at rest, neither should the ears (i.e. the
leather) extend beyond the nose when pulled to the front.
Characteristics
The long-haired Dachshund is an old, fixed sub-variety of the
"Teckel", and its history extends back to the beginning of Teckel breeding. The breed is full
of character. quick in attack and defence, faithful when properly brought up, and very
obedient. All the senses are well developed. It has the reputation of being extraordinarily
intelligent and easy to train. Its build and temperament fit it to hunt quarry both above
and below ground; its eagerness, keen sight and hearing and its sonorous bark make it
especially suitable for tracking. In these respects it compares very favourably with any
other variety. The thick, soft hair protects it against thorns, enables it to endure both
cold and heat, and is rain-proof. It is especially suited to water work. In following a trail,
its highly developed sense of smell stands it in good stead. It is easily trained to retrieve.
The long-haired Dachshund can therefore be used in many different ways by the
sportsman.
Temperament
Hardy, vigorous, tireless, alert and responsive. Often described as "half-a-dog
high and a dog-and-a-half long." Excellent hunting dog for small ground game.
He should be clever, lively, and courageous to the point of rashness,
persevering in his work, both above and below the ground. All senses are well
developed.
History
Germany is recognized as the country of origin of the Dachshund. The breed's
rootstock is thought to be a dwarf mutation of the taller hounds of the true
German type. As early as the 17th century, the name "Dachshund" was applied
to a breed type that encompassed smooth- and long-haired varieties. A third
variety, the wirehair, was recognized in 1890. The name Dachshund is from
"dachs," which means "badger," and "hund," which means "dog." Not only was
the dog used to hunt badgers (as well as other small game), it's appearance
was much like the badger's, being sturdy and short-legged.
In medieval books on hunting dogs, "Dachshund" was applied to those dogs
that were similar in their tracking and trailing ability, and which possessed the
proportions and temperaments of terriers.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
hunting dog
Classification
Dachshunds
Size
Small
Height
-
Weight
Middle-weight up to 7.7 kg (17lbs) for bitches and up to 8.2 kg (18lbs) for dogs. Heavy-weight over 7.7 kg (17lbs) for bitches, and over 8.2 kg (18lbs) for dogs.
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