The Dachshund, Also Known As The Sausage Dog

The famous dachshund gets many smiles wherever he goes. But few people know that his real name is Dachshund and that his character can be even more charming than his appearance.

It is really very difficult to dislike a Dachshund. They are fatally conquerors with their short legs, elongated body and pendulous ears. His grace is clearly reflected in the number of dachshunds that parade through the streets around the world.

The peculiarity of the temperament and the learning capacity of these little dogs are very important. Therefore, to prefer or reconsider having a Dachshund you have to know it better.

What is the history of the Dachshunds?

Dachshunds have many names around the world. Two of them are considered official to name the breed: Dachshund or Dachshund.

Currently there is a huge variety of colors, coats, sizes and appearances for this puppy. They even have a kind of fan club made up of the owners and worshipers of the breed.

Thanks to your powerful nose, they have accompanied German hunters since the 15th century. His task was carried out with tasks of tracking and persecuting the prey. At that time they were called badger-dogs or burrowers and descended from the Deutsche Bracken (the first German hounds).

Later, they were crossed with small terrier dogs. And from that experience evolved the Dachshunds as we identify them today. They inherited the hunting ability and drive of the terrier, and they owe their elongated and swift morphology to the hounds.

This is the most accepted theory for the emergence of dachshunds. However, it is not the only one that exists. Sculptures of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh were found where he is represented next to his dog. And it is an animal with a very similar appearance to a Dachshund.

Regardless of the century and the language , these little animals are always represented thanks to their bravery and fidelity.

What are the main characteristics of a Dachshund?

Its morphology that causes a lot of sympathy. But the physique of a Dachshund has much more detail than its sausage body. Like all breeds, the Dachshund has an aesthetic pattern.

A normal female Dachshund is 20 to 22 cm tall and weighs 5 to 14 kg. The male follows the same specifications.

When it comes to a miniature Dachshund, the average size of females and males varies from 12 to 15 cm in height and from 0.5 to 5 kg in weight.

The breed is characterized by the elongated body and very short legs. These dogs have small bearing, pendulous ears and their nose almost touches the ground thanks to their short stature. His personality is active, with a lot of initiative and curiosity. They hardly stay still while young.

Their nose is so close to the floor that any smell hardly escapes them. The powerful sense of smell combines the pendulous ears (“drooping”) and the ease of acquiring speed and entering different types of terrain.

The most common Dachshund to find

The Standard Shorthaired Dachshund is the most popular variety of the breed. His character is that of a real terrier. It is a courageous, curious and active dog. They love to go outside to play, run and exercise freely, dig and hunt in the ground, sniff and search for toys and bones.

A Dachshund normally receives a lot of pampering in his home. And they love the caresses of their master, they demand them continuously. But they are very independent and intelligent dogs that should not be subjected to a sedentary lifestyle.

Their small size and playful demeanor make them an excellent option to accompany children and be the ideal family pet.

Long-haired Dachshunds tend to look less like terriers. They are quieter, bark very little and do not have as much hunting instinct. In the case of miniature, they are more shy and more independent.

What are the specific care with a Dachshund?

The short-haired version of the Dachshund is extremely sociable, learns very fast, and is obedient. Its coat does not need more care than regular hygiene.

The long-haired version needs to be brushed 2 to 3 times a week in addition to regular hygiene.

All Dachshunds need a lot of exercise to expend their energy and avoid overweight problems.