Dachshund (Smooth-Haired)

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Developed in Germany to deal with the local badger plague, the Dachshund is a low set, short legged, long bodied dog designed to go to ground and follow game into their burrows. Although the word Dachshund literally means "badger dog" in German, these lively little hounds were also used to hunt fox, otter, stoat, hare, in some instances wild boar, even trail wounded deer, as well as dispatching badgers! There are six varieties, identified by coat type and size (Smooth Haired, Long Haired, Wire Haired, each in Standard or Miniature size).

The Smooth Haired Dachshund is first and foremost a bold and determined sporting dog, although equally adaptable as a house pet. The most popular of all the six different varieties, the Standard Smooth is small enough to fit comfortably into any household, yet embodies many big dog qualities normally found only in much larger animals. Outdoors he is hardy, vigorous and tireless; indoors he is affectionate, companionable and entertaining but he prefers adult company to that of children.. However, like all Dachshunds, he should avoid rough games, jumping down from furniture or in and out of cars, for fear of possible back injuries. Long the butt of canine cartoonists, he tends to be a real character!

His sleek odourless coat, which is impervious to rain and mud, requires very little attention - a quick rub over with a piece of velvet and he shines like satin!

Height: approximately 27cm
Weight: Dogs not to exceed 11.3kg
Bitches not to exceed 10.4kg

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Canine Association Inc

Phone: (02) 6241 4404

Email: administrator@actca.asn.au

New South Wales

Dachshund Club of NSW

Mrs N McLeod, : (02) 4862 5663

email nikkimcleod@hotmial.com

Novocastrian Dachshund Club of NSW Inc

Mrs K Dedera,. Ph: (02) 4351 3520

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Dachshund Club of Qld

Mrs J Cross (07) 3209 7321

South Australia

Dachshund Club of SA Inc

Mr Nick Gouzos Telephone: 8524 8554

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Dachshund Club of Victoria Inc.

Puppy Officer : Vicki Pettigrove 5997 8270 0359 978270

E-mail : sarsica@hotmail.com

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc)

Phone: (08) 9455 1188

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au