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I am from the Dachshund bloodline. My ancestors are also known as Teckels, Dachels, or Dachsels. They originated in Germany. In fact, the name Dachshund is German for “badger dog,”. We were originally bred to hunt badgers. Even though I am domesticated (I hate this word) and abundantly pampered, I will maintain and nurture this innate hunting instinct. The long bodies and short legs recognize my breed. This design is the epitome of form following function. We are low to the ground, which allows us to enter and maneuver through tunnels. Our senses are all well developed. We are very brave. And we are very independent.

 

We Dachsies come in two different sizes and three different coat types. Therefore, there are six different types of Dachshunds. I am a standard smooth haired. The smooth haired type is the oldest Dachshund type. When the longhaired variety appeared is unknown but it was sometime during the seventeenth century. The wirehaired type has a much older existence being mention in the fifteenth century. The history of miniatures is much more recent. It occurred during the 1920s in Britain. These are Dachshunds weighing less than 10 pounds. They have become extremely popular and are just as attractive as their standard relatives. Dachshunds come in many coat colors. The three most popular types are red, black & tan(my color) and the dapple although there are a number of variations. One color not permitted by breed standards in a completely white coat.