introduces temperament of the Miniature Dachshund.

Overview

Dachshund with was created in order to crawl into burrows in badger hunting , body shape characteristic of the body long and short legs . Than as a hunting dog , uniqueness of the figure , bright personality is liked , highly popular companion dogs , as watchdogs at present , it has been popular as a family dog . It is believed that the ancestors are the same basset hound and dachshund , was born in Germany in several hundred years ago together and divided the Dachshund those of large things basset hound , small , it has evolved . In Germany, the country of origin , it was called Tekkeru or Dutch . Club was established between lovers already in 1888 , it has contributed to the development of this dog . In the sense of " badger " in German , was called badger dog a dog to hunt and in drove into the hole a badger and Ducks , but the short limb are the best for hunt out prey lurking in the small hole was . Brave even big game than themselves on the ground . It appears that I show great ability in hunting also good at tracking , and has been useful for a long time. Miniature size was created for use in small beast hunt rabbits , dots, etc. weasel is this type .

Characteristics

Is divided into three sizes standard , miniature , and Kaninhen by size . Short and long torso and limbs is characterized , there is also a 2 in SL is length , having a long body than any other breed . Head in almond-shaped wedge , eye , or brown tinged with red , eye color is black brown tinged . Ridge of the nose is long , wider ear be longer , lop-eared blunt . There smooth hair , Long Hair , a wire hair in the coat , it is exhibitors to show a variation of nine in the size and quality of hair . Two long hair and smooth hair , which had been bred from before the breed registration is . It is believed to protect the snout , wire hair , what was created by crossing with terrier species stiff hair . It has served as a hunting dog still in European countries , but is kept as a companion dog a lot now . More chest measurement is small is suitable for a game , but the big dog of chest measurement has increased for the show recently . I seems therefore , those that are bred for hunting , the one that is housed in the show for a little difference as came out . Also how to represent the size , chest measurement has come to indicating and only dachshund .

Temperament

Bright and very mild nature. Behavior also love that play with comical. A sincere breed that will endure well to training of discipline, it is also excellent as a guard dog.

Color

Many variations have been observed very hair color, monochromatic black, red, gold, cream. There are numerous combinations of black and tan, black and cream, and chocolate & Tan brindle in two colors, wild, bore, and Salt & Pepper has also been observed in other wire hair.

How to Care & How to Train

The care is easy to smooth hair, I do enough systemic friction with a damp cloth from time to time. Long Hair is indispensable combing and brushing every day. There is a need to taught a way of trimming the trimmer professional in the case of wire hair. Also need measures against cold this dog is vulnerable to the cold.

Exercise

Special exercise is not needed as long as keep as pets. Do not allow an absolute thing in order to prevent damage to the long back, jump off the bed or chair.

Disease to be careful

Skin disease, eye disease, disc disease, hearing loss, disc disease (herniated disc), keratoconjunctivitis sicca crotch

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Diabetes, epilepsy, patellar dislocation, hearing impairment, stomach torsion

Inspection want to

Ophthalmologic examination