The Dachshund - A Scent Hound
The Dachshund belongs to the collection of dogs referred to as Scent Hounds, which specialise in following the scent or the smell of its quarry. It wasn’t until the mid 1500's that hounds began to be classified according to their purpose, i.e. sight hounds, scent hounds, etc. Scent Hounds have distinctive characteristics, features and traits which are perfect for their purpose. They have large noses which have deep, open nostrils and their lips are loose and moist, designed to pick up scent particles and follow the trail of an animal. Their ears are long which concentrates the scent on the nose. Their bodies are designed for endurance, an essential asset when following any scent trail. Hunting takes different forms and as man opts for hunting their quarry either on foot or on horseback the scent hounds have been selectively bred to produce small legs, to enable a man to easily follow on foot, or longer legs suited to keep up with a man on horseback. Most scent hounds were used in packs - making a loud, deep baying noise alerting hunters to their location. As a pet the Dachshund is brave, kind, curious and loves to be part of the family.
Information, Facts & History of the Dachshund Dog
The unforgettable outline of the Dachshund is world famous. It is colloquially, and affectionately, known as the Sausage or the Hot Dog. Dachshund translates from German to "badger dog" - Dachs being the German word for badger and Hund the word for hound. The standard dog is also known as the Teckel and the miniature is known the Zwergteckel. Although the breed is famous for its use in exterminating badgers, Dachshunds were also commonly used for rabbit and fox hunting. The Dachshund can be traced back to the 16th century in Germany. They have been kept by royal courts all over Europe, including that of Queen Victoria, who was believed to have been introduced to the breed by the German Prince Albert. The three types of coats and standard and miniature sizes were bred for different purposes: As a member of the Hound Group of dogs the Dachshund was at one time used to hunt in packs - their quarry was the Wild Boar. The Dachshund whether classed as Standard or Miniature sized has evolved into the popular house dog that it is today - the Dachshund is free from "doggy" odour. The Dachshund was first registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1885.
Three beautifull Dachhund puppies,they are full thurowbread, 2 males 1 female.
Born on the 02/06/2007
Mother has papers. When collected in Cape Town you are more than welcome to view the parents.
