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Dachshunds - Breeders - History
Dachshunds are believed to be descendants of the Tekel Dog known in Egypt in ancient times. More likely, however, the Dachshund began to form as a breed in the 16th century in South Germany. "Dachs" means "badger." "Hund" translates as "dog." The name itself reveals the original purpose of the breed: to follow badger to earth.
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Breeders aimed at the dog that would combine necessary physical characteristics and vital temperamental traits. With an elongated body, low to ground, with short legs, the Dachshund is extremely versatile, brave, persistent and independent in work. If properly trained, they are able to take on foxes, rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels, besides badgers.
Dachshunds were first mentioned as a badger-hunting breed in 1600. During its history, the Dachshund has been a favorite dog breed of nobles and statesmen, for example, Napoleon Bonaparte. He was known for his infatuation for Dachshunds. In some of his portraits, he is depicted with the Dachshund.
In the 18th century, Dachshunds were exported to other countries. German breeders of that time relied on their tastes and preferences more than on the difference between the working type Dachshund specimen and the decorative Dachshund specimen. However, things changed in 1870, when the first standard was accepted in Germany.
The smooth and longhaired Dachshund had been the two varieties until 1890, when the wirehaired Dachshund was officially registered as the third type of the Dachshund dog breed.
The First World War made a huge impact on the history of the Dachshund. It lost its popularity and the number of Dachshunds diminished greatly.
The standard for the Dachshund breed was set up in Germany in 1879. It is being used as an International standard nowadays. The German Dachshund Club was founded in 1888. The AKC recognized the Dachshund in 1885. The Dachshund Club of America was established in 1895. Dachshunds are used as both hunting dogs and companion dogs at present.
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