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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