Dachshund Puppies for sale - Dachshund Dogs for sale - Breeders

Thursday, 02 September 2010

Dachshund Puppies for Sale - Dog Breed Information

Size : Medium

Origin : Germany

INTRODUCTION
The Dachshund (pronounced dak sund) originated in Germany many hundreds of years ago. "Dachs" is the word for badger. The Dachshund was bred to hunt and follow these animals to earth, gradually becoming highly evolved, with shortened legs to dig the prey out and go down inside the burrows. Smaller Dachshunds where bred to hunt hare and stoat. Dachshunds have many "terrier" characteristics. They are versatile and courageous dogs and have been known to take on foxes and otters, besides badgers.

APPEARANCE
There are three varieties of Dachshund: the short-haired, the wired-haired, and the long-haired. With each of these varieties there are three sizes. The Dachshund is an elongated, vigorous, muscular dog with short legs. It carries itself proudly and has an intelligent expression. It has an elongated head and a slight convex skull, arched and protruding eyebrows, a long muzzle, robust jaws with non-pendent lips, and a pincers or scissors bite with extremely strong canine teeth (Dachshunds usually have 42 teeth). Its eyes are oval, dark red or brown-black with an energetic and friendly expression.

CHARACTERISTICS
Dachshunds are very good dogs to have as both a companion and pet, they are very intelligent, loyal and protective of their family and excellent house dogs. They can be stubborn at times but are faithful and loving.

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