Dachshunds

II. Body – History and origin of Dachshunds

III. Conclusion – My own experience

This report is on Dachshunds. Dachshund translates to “Badger Dog” in German. The primary purpose for which the Dachshund was developed was to hunt badger. The authentic origin of the Dachshund as a breed can be traced to Germany during the years 1550-1850 when German foresters, gamekeepers, and sportsmen first selected their dogs because of their ability to go underground and fearlessly fight the badger, an aggressive predator weighing anywhere from 25 to 40 pounds. The Dachshund that we recognize today is a mixture of hounds and terriers. This crossing was accomplished starting in the 17th cen

If you choose a long-haired or a wired-haired you must consider the special care they need. They both benefit from daily brushing. This activity promotes circulation to the skin and hair follicles and encourages a healthy coat. Short-haired Dachshunds are particularly easy to maintain because they do not require frequent grooming. The only extra that they may need is a sweater in the winter.

tury, when an official breeding program could be recognized. For centuries prior to that, historians tell us that goods and people were moving and flowing across the borders of European countries. French hounds could be found in Germany. It is thought that the French Braque (a small pointer type) and the Pinscher were used to develop the smooth-haired Teckel. In the early part of the 18th century, this German Teckel was described as being “a peculiar low-crooked species”. Late in the 18th century, the French Revolution caused many of the upper class to flee France to go to Germany. With them they took their favorite hunting dogs, some of these breeds being the French Bassets. The German Teckel and the French Bassets were crossed and the puppies that resulted from this mix became ‘Dachsbracke’ if they possessed long legs and ‘Dachshunds’ if they had short legs, short ears and pointed muzzle. Although this breed started out to be used for eliminating badgers, the German foresters discovered this dog was an excellent hunter of fox, rabbit, and for finding wounded deer. In packs, the Dachshund could also hunt wild boar. The breed turned out to be far more resourceful than originally planned. In the early 19th century, Dachshunds first appeared in the United States. It is believed that they first came over with German immigrants. There were also imports brought from England as well. World War I almost spelled the end for the Dachshund. Anti-German attitudes made it uncomfortable to own a Dachshund but the breed survived only to once again encounter anti-German attitudes during World War II. The breed became very popular in the U.S. after the war.

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