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say my nose, sir, reminds
you of a Dachshund?
That is the first flattering remark, anyone has made of it.
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Cyrano de Bergerac
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Since the 1500s, Dachshunds
have been used to hunt badger and fox by digging after it. The original dog was the Standard
Smooth Dachshund and all other dachsies were developed from this dog.
Miniature Dachshunds were bred in
Germany specifically to hunt rabbits as they are small enough to go down into a rabbit's burrow.
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The Miniature Dachshund is
about 6 inches high at the shoulder. This dog comes in three coat types.
The short,
smooth-coated dog can be red, chocolate, gray or white with rust markings, dappled or
brindle. The Smooth-Coated Dachshund needs a sweater in especially cold weather.
Despite his size, this
breed has terrier-like qualities and likes to be the boss! He may be
stubborn, dominant, and a challenge to train. However, the Dachshund is
also friendly, playful, alert, and spirited, and makes a terrific
companion.
Because
of his temperament, the Miniature Dachshund requires early and consistent
training from a strong, patient, take-charge master. If spoiled, he may
become snappy. Training can be difficult and may require extra time and
patience. Early socialization is a good idea. The Miniature
Dachshund makes a good watchdog as he can make a surprising amount of
noise when barking!
A fenced yard is a must as the Miniature Dachshund has a great sense of
smell and will wander off after an interesting scent. Dachshunds require
regular exercise to fight a tendency to become overweight. This is
particularly important as the Dachshund's body shape does not support
extra weight well. If regularly exercised, this dog can live in an
apartment. However, the neighbors may not appreciate his watchdog
instincts! Children should not be allowed to roughhouse with this dog.
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Buying a Puppy
Dog Titles
Disaster Proofing
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Clubs
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The
Miniature Dachshund Club of BC
Jo
Reeves
Dachshund
Club of Greater Ontario
Eastern
Canada Dachshund Club
Prairie
Dachshund Club
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Federation
of Dachshund Clubs of Canada
Barbara Simonds,
1696 Burnt Hills Road, RR#2, Battersea, ON K0H 1H0
(613) 353-7019
Email: dacherst@kingston.net
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CanaDogs.com Breeders |
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CKC
Miniature Smooth Dachshund Breed Standard |
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Photos
displayed above courtesy of:
Jo
Reeves, Joskip Perm Reg'd
British Columbia
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Rescue |
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Dachshund
Rescue of North America
Charlotte Estabrooks
Maritime Canadian Representativ
Dachshund
Club of Greater Ontario
Susan Skolnick
(905) 830-1216
Dachshund Club, Western
Susan Lankau
(604) 943-4304
Canadian Dachshund Rescue
info@wienerdogrescue.com
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The Dachshund
is the smallest breed
of dog used
for hunting.
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Jan Ritter
RR#1 Lockhart Road
Rimbey, AB TOC 2JO
(403) 843-7794
Email: hwb@rttinc.com
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