About
the Dachshund
 Affectionately
known as the "Wiener Dog" the short-legged Dachshund has
been used to hunt badger, fox and deer since the 16th century. Fearless,
tenacious and keen of nose, the Dachshund's short stature made it
exceptionally adept at routing it's quarry out from underground.
Today's Dachshund has been classified in several sub-categories:
Standard Dachshund,
Miniature Dachshund,
Smooth-Haired Dachshund,
Long-haired
Dachshund and Wire-Haired
Dachshund.
Although the breed is classified under the
Hound dog breed group, Dachshunds are
more like a terrier in working ability with the appearance and voice
of a hound. It is thought that the breed may have a distant cousin
in the French Basset Hound.
Dachshunds make excellent family pets
and do well in the country or the city. They require a daily walk
to stay in good health.
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