Descripton:

Dachshund Dog Breed

The origin of the Dachshund dates back 1600's – at that time their main duties were to flush out badgers. Today, this dog breed is a popular as a family pet, in addition to competing shows, such as Dachshund field trails and Earthdog trails. The Dachshund was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1885.

The Dachshund is a member of the Hound group, and has a distinct appearance of short legs, long body, and a handsome pointed face. This dog breed features an adventurous and bold attitude. The Dachshund is independent, but still appreciates the attention and love of its family.

Dachshund Temperament:

The Dachshund is a great family pet and wonderful with children, although can be a bit snappy with someone they don't know.

Some Dachshund dogs are more prone to bark than others. Even so, this breed is recognized as a first-rate watchdog with a high energy level.

Dachshund Care:

Even though the Dachshund breed is extremely active and needs to burn up its energy, this breed is small enough to get adequate exercise dashing about inside. However, the preferred exercise is still going to be a nice walk on a leash. Challenging mental and physical games are also enjoyed.

Training a Dachshund can be tough at times due to its stubbornness, but with time and patience, this breed will soon take to its obedience commands.

Grooming:

For the short-haired version of the Dachshund, brush once a week to remove dead or stray hairs. On a long-haired Dachshund, a more thorough brush once or twice weekly is often adequate.

Health Information:

The major health concerns with this breed is Intervertebral Disk Disease. Also seen are Seizures, Patellar Luxation, Deafness, Cushing's disease, Gastric torsion, and KCS. Obesity can be a problem in this breed if overfed.

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