Dachshund (Miniature Wire-Haired)

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Instead of being badger dogs as the larger Dachshund breeds were bred to be, the miniature varieties were developed specifically to go down burrows after rabbits. The Wire-Haired Dachshund is believed to be the end product of crossing Smooth-Haired Dachshunds with Schnauzers and Dandie Dinmont Terriers.

As a result, the Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshund has a short, strong, harsh coat which is completely weather resistant. His grizzle-tweed jacket, bushy eyebrows and beard, along with his charming quizzical expression, all contribute to the appeal of this delightful breed. Bold, defiant and courageous to the point of rashness, the Mini Wire Hair makes a superb little sporting dog or household guard. He does not accept all and sundry as friends preferring to make up his own mind. But once he has bestowed his friendship, it is for life.

Although he can be somewhat obstinate and aloof, even pompous on occasions, he nevertheless can just as quickly turn into the ultimate canine clown, entertaining family and friends with his hilarious antics.

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.

Taken all round, the Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshund is a clever, lively, sagacious, personality-plus little dog, with a mind of his own. He makes an engaging and rewarding companion for adults

Height approximately 13 to 15 cm
Weight up to 5kg

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