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Non-sporting Breeds
Dachshund
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| There are six varieties of Dachshund: Smooth-haired,
Long-haired, and Wire-haired, each occurring as
both Standard and Miniature. The Dachshund
derives from the oldest breeds of German hunting
dogs, such as the Bibarhund, and existed as long ago
as the 16th century. Originally there was only one
variety, the Smooth-haired Dachshund. The Wirehaired
was produced by introducing Dandie Dinmont
and other terrier blood, while the Long-haired was
formed by introducing the German Stober, a gundog,
to a Smooth-haired Dachshund and Spaniel cross.
Sporty and devoted, the Dachshund makes an
excellent family pet and a good watchdog, with a
surprisingly loud bark for its size. The Short-haired
is easy to groom, requiring only daily attention with
a hound glove and soft cloth. The Wire-haired and
Long-haired should be brushed with a stiff-bristled
brush and also combed. |
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