Breed Name
Quick Facts
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Height
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Ideal Owners
Overview
Background
Breed Personality, Characteristics, and Temperment
Compatibility With Other Pets
Care Requirements
Conclusion
Dachshund
This popular little dog usually lives up to 12 years of age, but given a loving home and the correct nutrition Dachshunds will often live up to 14 years of age.
Families. Dachshunds are excellent with children.
The origin of the Dachshund has been lost in antiquity and there is much conjecture as to its origin. However, it is generally accepted that the breed came to prominence in Germany where it was used by foresters and noblemen to hunt badger, fox and rabbits in dense forests where a larger animal would have difficulty in pursuing its quarry. The Dachshund is a unique breed in that there are three different coats, Long, Wire and Smooth and two sizes, Standard and Miniature. These varieties were each developed for a specific purpose, mainly depending upon the type of terrain encountered in their district of origin.Today's Dachshund in Australia and England is not normally used for hunting and is only bred as a faithful companion or show dog.
The Dachshund is first and foremost a sporting dog, but it is remarkably versatile – being equally adaptable as a house pet. The breed's temperament and acute intelligence makes them the ideal companion for town or country. They have retained a keen hunting instinct that is quickly brought to the surface at the sight of a rabbit or fox. Each variety is different in temperament. The Smooth tends to be more aloof than the other varieties and generally is very discerning in whom it likes or dislikes.
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Dachshunds are strong, hardy and easy to care for. All three varieties require marginal attention, with the smooth variety in particular requiring very little grooming. This is obviously a big advantage for the average dog owning family.The long coat is the more glamorous of the three with long feathering on the ears, underline and tail, giving an appearance of elegance for those who prefer a glamorous coated animal.The wire coat is short and harsh to the touch and the breed is characterised by a beard and bushy eyebrows that gives the Wire its characteristic appearance. Dachshunds get bored hanging around the yard and are enthusiastic eaters, so ensure regular exercise or cut down on food. Dachshunds are quite happy to spend their life on your favourite chair, but for the dogs' wellbeing, regular exercise is recommended.
Please take note:
Because of their long body in relation to their height, and the fact that most Dachshunds love food, it is important not to overfeed. A dog that is too fat is the most likely candidate for a prolapsed disc, which is the most common problem in Dachshunds and tends to occur between five and seven years.
If you have decided that the Dachshund is the dog for you and you are prepared to only feed its strict ration so as not to become obese, then contact one of the groups listed below:
BREEDERS
| State | Breeder | Kennel | |
| SA | Lil and Terry Keen | Dacshoe | Contact |
| WA | Joan Shawcross | Redhound | Contact |
| VIC | Howard and Jill Smith | Kleindraht & Purdella | Contact |
| NSW | Pat Thomas | Cogglyn | Contact |
| NSW | Justine and Mark Yardley | Jumarnic | Contact |
| SA | Eric and Wolfgang Soti and Schnitzer | Keaton | Contact |
| NSW | Kathy Anderson | Solana | Contact |
| WA | Kim and Ian Cross and Todd | Lowenhyte & Lowenwyre | Contact |
| QLD | Julie Ireland | Graedon | Contact |
| VIC | Corriene Irwin | Dakyvale | Contact |
| ACT | Linda Stevens | Briala | Contact |
| NSW | Chris and Rhonda Tait | Verdellho | Contact |
| QLD | Carol Speed | Kimscott | Contact |
| QLD | Chloe Dyckhoff | Daxhaus | Contact |
| QLD | Chris and Karen Moes | Aridela | Contact |
| WA | Ann Rushby | Mornoble | Contact |
| WA | Shirley Horn | Sebdah | Contact |
| VIC | Margaret Willox-Jones | Witchwood | Contact |
| VIC | lorraine mcmaster | synsaz | Contact |
| VIC | Wendy Moore | shadowglen | Contact |
| TAS | Max and Jan Tonks | Kienna | Contact |
| ACT | Deb Sheehan | belpais | Contact |
| ACT | Kathryn Duncan | Kameran | Contact |
| VIC | Lyndall & Jim Black | Briarmist | Contact |
| NSW | Debbie Marshall | Chienparadis | Contact |
Disclaimer
We have vetted and approved these independent breeders as meeting, at the time, our criteria for the reliable breeding, feeding, care
and sale of suitable quality puppies of this breed. This does not mean that other breeders do not meet these criteria or are not otherwise
suitable suppliers. Nor can our vetting and approval guarantee the quality of a breeder or puppy or that you will be happy with them.
We disclaim any liability for the quality, acts or omissions of these breeders or their puppies and our approval of breeders is not a
substitute for you making all appropriate enquiries and checks (including veterinary checks) before choosing a specific breeder or puppy.
