Most dachshund lovers seem to be a squat smooth-walled dog with a narrow long face and shortened legs. This is not surprising, because in fact, the taxes of this species are the most common in the world. But the admirers are more rare dachs, for example, harsh.
Aggressiveness
Moderate
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Linka
Low
(Rating 2 out of 5)
Health
The average
(Rating 3 out of 5)
Intelligence
Clever
(Rating 4 out of 5)
Activity
Average
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Need care
Low
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Cost of content
Average
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Noise
Average
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Training
Hard
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Friendliness
Average
(Rating 3 out of 5)
Attitude to solitude
Moderate time
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Security qualities
Bad guard
(Rating 2 out of 5)
* The characteristic of the "Dachshund" breed is based on the assessment of the experts of the site and feedback from the owners of the dog.
Origin
These are the same passionate hunters, as well as representatives of a smooth-walled type. At the same time, unusual dachshunds with rigid wool have their own characteristics. And they relate not only to the quality of wool, but also all other aspects: origin, care, nutrition and education. Initially short-roll Hang-terrestrial dogs were used on the territory of Germany to escape badgers on the hunt.
Hunting qualities The low-spirited dogs were shown so successfully that breeders were seriously improving the breed.
Hard thick wool helped during the hunt, protecting the body of the PSA from damage to dry branches and spiny shrubs. Dachshunds were distinguished by courage, smelling and defense. Ideal "scouts", easier penetrating into the most narrow beasts.
In the process of breeding their crossed with dogs of different hunting breeds . For this, the individuals of medium sized with thick wool were selected. The purpose of breeders was Preserving a set of fees with increased aggression in the nature and improvement of the protective qualities of dense woolen cover.
After a long selection and the most thorough rejection, it was possible to bring three varieties of their varieties: Classic dachshunds, rabbit and dwarf . A certain standard of a new rigorous view was formed, which was officially recognized in Germany in 1915.
In Russia, a new type of dogs was brought after victory in the Second World War, but the popularity of rigid-hosted individuals did not decrease. Therefore, they are considered more rare representatives of this breed.
Description
Thanks to the unusual constitution of dogs with shortened limbs and a pinned muscular body, the fees won in battle with strong rivals. Standard breed representatives are distinguished by a pretty narrow fruit with a powerful jaw. Females look more elegantly, while not inferior to powerful males on their working qualities. Three varieties of rock differ in each other.
- Tighter "Standard" - The most common variety. The minimum growth is 35 cm, the mass varies within 7-9 kg.
- Dwarf. Taxi mass is up to 5 kg with growth in the withers 30-35 cm.
- Rabbit - The smallest variety. In growth, this dachshund does not exceed 30 cm, and the mass is no more than 2.5-3 kg.
Before the intervention of breeders, the initial destination of the breed was hunting.
If the taxi weight exceeds 10 kg, even with the appropriate physical development, it will not be quenched by the highest score due to unfortunate in the hunting area. A hard-terrestrial dachshund in standard form has a wedge-shaped head with a well-developed population. Absorbing arcs are barely noticeable, but underlined with dense eyebrows. On large and movable ears of the triangle shape, the tips are smoothed to a semicircle.
This type of nose has a straight back, smoothly narrowed to the lobe. Muscles are well developed on flattened cheeks. Dry lips have an average size. The mouth of deep, hiding tenacious strong teeth, jaws tightly closed.
Black or brownish nose of oval form has well-developed nostrils.
Eyes in the form oval with a rinet of deep brown . There are also individuals and with amber and blue eyes With color coat under blue marble.
The torso dachshunds are a very massive, elongated shape, with a muscular wit (noticeably developed in males). The neck of individuals is distinguished by a developed patch, and the chest is oval and elongated, but non-screens. Falling or straight line of the back in the direction from the withers to the muscular croup. The belt area is elongated. The abdomen line is distinguished by pulling and smoothness.
The limbs of these dogs are strong, with very developed joints . The front paws are located in parallel relative to each other, the upper part is pressed to the developed chest, and the wrists are visually twisted, as they are located under the case. The rear paws in these dachshts are placed somewhat wider than the front. The tail is smooth or drunk "sickle" is planted below the back line.
In an excited state, the tail rises, in a relaxed arrangement of the spirit of the dog carries it freely.
Character
If you demonstrate a good attitude, the dog will certainly reciprocate. But to someone who decides to offend her, the dog will give fire. In general, the dachshund is sociable and adores all family members, especially their owner.
These four-legged hunters are very active if they are kept locked, they will be sad. Dachshunds are hunting, betting the beast and all entertainment from this discharge. If the owner does not hunt, anyway, he must certainly provide a cops with the opportunity to frolic and run on a walk. If the pussy is bored, it is able to send its unsigned energy to the "bad" direction.
The dog can adapt to the life of the household. This breed is simply ideal for all active people, although dog breeders with a measured way of life often prefer to start a tax.
The dog accompanies the owner everywhere , With a special pleasure, making joint morning jogging, faraies in the forest or city park. And if a long-lasting trip on the car is getting, a positive dachshund will gladly gather on the road.
Dachshund is an excellent companion to its owner. These dogs are so cheerful that they infect their attractions around them, raising them the mood for their enthusiasm. The energetic dachshund is friendly by moral, but we must not forget that in the soul it is a hunter, and, it means, the neighborhood with small animals is preferably eliminated.
Nature takes its own, so dachshund is not a place next to cats, rodents and other grains . It is necessary to take into account, going on PSA walking. At any time, it can be broken at the form of potential prey.
Types and color options
On the face of dogs, the wool extended, forming a mustache, a beard and expressive eyebrows. Dense "fur coat" is resistant to pollution.
More often representatives of this species demonstrate Single or two-color color. But dogs are and Tiger, marble, spotted, hare, cable, brownish-brown Coloring, as well as the color of "pepper and salt". Redhead German dachshund is also a different shade: from light orange to fawn. The miniature dog is most often one-color: brown, black, reddish, sandy or two-color: black / brown with dark-red podpales. Less often - gray with spots type of tiger stripes.
Mini hunters demonstrate one general quality for all kinds - Little and healthy shine woolen cover.
Tax cakes have developed thick undercoil.
How to choose a puppy?
There is no problem to start a puppy classic smooth-wallest dachshund today, because the breeding of this breed is engaged in a lot of breeders in nurseries. But the harsh view is more difficult to buy, because it is rare . In Russia, you can contact specialized nurseries engaged in the breeding of this type of tax. They are not so much, so you will have to pose a search for a certified seller, and often to book a pet for yourself and wait for the appearance of offspring.
In constrained conditions, it is best to start a rabbit or miniature taxis, and a larger rigid dog is perfectly seated in a spacious house.
If you want to start not just a pet, but also the PSA with the potential of the winner of the exhibitions, then The best option will be the acquisition of a puppy in a specialized nursery. This can only be sure that the dog will be purebred, with the presence of all associated genuine documents. Breeders in nurseries demonstrate a serious approach to the process of breeding dogs.
Sometimes for the descendant of titled ancestors, with excellent standard indicators, a very large amount is voiced. If you take a puppy with hands, but with a pedigree, you can count in the amount of about 20 000 rubles. Dog without documents will get much cheaper. But in this case, no guarantees of purebred origin of a pet speech is not going.
Buying a high-quality puppy from the breeder will cost at least 25,000 rubles (the average price is 35,000 rubles).
How and what to feed?
Any puppy, for no matter how much it is purchased, it is necessary to feed correctly. Dachshunds do not belong to gourmet, but they need balanced nutrition. In addition to the useful diet, the dog needs strict feeding mode.
It is unacceptable to overproof the dog, allowing him to eat as much as he wants. This approach may entail an obesity of the animal and develop heart disease and spine. For squat pieces, overweight is very dangerous.
On the day, an adult dachshop is supposed to feed twice. In the diet, it is necessary to introduce such products:
- Meat: turkey or low-fat beef in boiled form;
- boiled fish without bones;
- Cereals: rice, buckwheat, oatmeal;
- Vegetables in boiled and raw form;
- fruits;
- Grinding fresh greens (mixed in food).
In the Pet menu, it is forbidden to introduce fat, pork meat, sausage, smoked meat, butter, chocolate and other desserts, all baked, as well as boiled tubular bones.
In addition, the taxam 2 times a week is recommended to feed Raw eggs . The veterinarian may assign mineral supplements CBS. The decision on their reception is made by a specialist for each individual individually.
Also, the owner may decide to feed a pet ready for industrial feed - Such or canned . It is important to choose a super premium-class product or a premium class suitable for active small dogs.
Conditions for content
Decorative dog should not become a funny live toy. This is a full-fledged dog, which requires timely trimming and grooming, moderate physical activity and a good attitude. Only then the hunting pussy will turn into a loyal friend to his owners.
Dachshund with a thick rigid coarse can dwell outside the house. She will not be frozen in bad weather in the equipped and insulated for the winter of a booth. And although the modern Nornyland was originally intended for hunting, now it serves as a companion to a person, so needs to communicate with him, even if he lives in street conditions. Alone, the pussy begins to be sad and loses its entire natural pad.
Taku can be kept in the apartment and in the house of a private type outside the city, where, of course, the dog will be longer on the street and frolic in spacious conditions. Although sometimes from such a fast pet has to fencing the beds and flower beds. Active dog can "Light" the entire land plot. It is still still worrying about the way that the dog does not dope and left the site limits without the knowledge of the owner.
In rigorous dachshunds there is a slightly unwinding wool that requires particularly careful care.
Trimming
Like other dogs from the discharge of rigid, dachshund periodically needs trimming. This is a special procedure consisting in plucking out dead wool. It is usually carried out under zoological salon. But the owner can cope with the trimmer and at home. Tracu trimming is recommended at least semiannually.
Grooming
Dachshund can be done only in some places, Making a beard, mustache and eyebrows . The entire strik should not be due to the probability of damage to the structure of the wool. From the haircut it will become soft. It is also worth considering such a feature of a dachshund with a rigid coarse, as Periodic baldness in the field of withers . This process is natural and should not disturb the owners.
General rules of care
Bathe dog every three months Using special detergents. Sometimes it is necessary to clean the wool more often, because often the dachshunds come from a walk are pretty contaminated. Their love of digging in the ground affects. In addition, the dogs of this breed are lovers to ride in garbage.
In regular cleaning, hanging dog ears need. Special preparations for ears are sold in veterinary pharmacies. They are aimed at burning infection.
Claws with a harsh troops trim every two or three weeks with special cogteresses.
Dachshund's eyes are also important to pay attention and inspect them regularly. When revealing abundant tear, redness, purulent elements of the eye, the taxes need to be rinsed. It is necessary to use clean cotton swab and boiled water and be sure to consult a veterinarian.
To eliminate the disease of the teeth, they must be cleaned twice a week . For prevention, it is shown to give a dog special dentological toys and delicacies. The cleaning of the teeth is spent from an early age. Well-kept pet will delight the owners with a great mood and healthy appearance.
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