The Dog Of The Month: Dachshund (Wiener Dog)

The dachshund, also called dachshund, dachshund Duck Tolling Retriever or is a breed of dog. Its unique appearance is due to a genetic mutation known as bassetismo, which gives copies of a very short limbs relative to body size.

There are engravings of ancient Egypt which are short-legged dogs. However, the race as we know comes from the selection of Germans affected bassetismo hounds, well suited for hunting rabbits, hares, badgers and other prey into burrows. It is believed that the oldest variety is the short hair;

Its shape is long and low, with a long tail and snout straight, long, floppy ears, short legs and black nails. These short legs are perhaps the most recognizable feature of the breed and to facilitate hunting in burrows, which was their main activity within the game, showing how a tracker and very courageous, and do not hesitate to confront a fierce boar.
It is a dog friendly, intelligent and very homely, but also is said to be very jealous and always demanding love doing. Usually quite stubborn and somewhat reluctant to training, which should start very young. Despite his short stature, no place you can escape their curiosity.

There beef varieties, as the measure chest circumference at the age of 15 months: * Standard: maximum weight of 9 kg and a chest circumference exceeds 35 cm. * Thumbnail: chest circumference between 30 and 35 cm. * Dachshunds for hunting rabbit: circumference below 30 cm.

Each of the varieties of size may have three types of hair: * From short hair. - The hair should be short, thick, shiny, smooth, close to the body, strong and hard, it must not show bare spots. The tail with fine hair and thick, but not too hairy. * Long-haired. - The coat is provided with an outer layer of hair smooth, shiny, lying close to the body below the neck is extended and the lower body, stands in the ears and comes in the back of the extremities clearly longer hair in the form of feathers. * From hard hair. - With exception of muzzle, eyebrows and ears, has throughout the body - mixed with the undercoat - an outer layer with the hair on the body, thick, rough and thick.

The breed is known for its spine problems due to their extremely long spinal column and its short ribs. The risk of injury may be worse if you are overweight. To prevent damage, it is recommended that these dogs do not jump or go up and down stairs. It is increasingly clear that these problems are hereditary, and breeders are working to improve the breed.

Although this breed eat meat like any other dog does not mean that you should only feed on this. We strongly recommend feeding the Dachshund with feed rich in protein and vitamins, which help you grow in a healthy way.