The Dachshund Paper Doll Dog

"The dachshund is a dog everybody recognizes."

Here is Trudy and her pet dachshund called "Pooky." He is a lovable companion for both grownups and children. Sometimes he wears a sweater made for him by his owner on cold winter days."

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THE DACHSHUND

Origin - The origin of this dog is lost in antiquity. A dog resembling it very closely is to be found on the monument of Thothmes III, 2000 B, C. The modern dog is essentially German.

Uses - Hunting rabbits and hares, tracking wounded animals and badgers.

Head -  Elongated, and, as seen from above and from the side, tapering toward the point of the nose, sharply outlined and finely modeled, particularly in profile.

Ears - Medium long, broad and soft, round at end. 

Eyes - Medium small, showing no while, clear and with keen expression. 

Jaws -  strong and level; teeth very strong and regular. 

Neck and Shoulders -  Neck long, seen from above, broad and strong, not suddenly set off fixing the shoulders, but tapering from the shoulders to the head; seen from the side, the neck is slightly arched. Skin of neck loose, without forming a dewlap. Shoulders well muscled and plastic.

Chest - Deep and broad, breast-bone well developed.  

Body - Back long and moderately arched over loins, fore-ribs well sprung, back-ribs very short.

Stem -  Of medium length, strong at the end and carried almost horizontally; hair forming a brush.

Legs and Feet - Fore -legs very short and stronger in bone than hind-legs. Elbows with plastic muscles, not turning either in nor out. Fore-arms slightly crooked ; feet large, round and strong, with thick pads

and strong, large nails, toes closed and turning outward. When seen from the side fore-legs are straight, not hanging over in the knees (knuckling); hind-legs smaller in bone and higher than fore- legs ; lower thigh very short and forming nearly a right angle with the upper thigh, so that the part from the hock down stands almost perpendicularly. Feet of hind-legs smaller than those of the fore-legs.

Coat and Skin - Coat short, except on wire hairs, dense, strong and glossy, covering all parts of the body. On the leathern, very short and fine; on underside of body, stronger than on the other parts of the body. 

Skin - loose and supple.

Color - Red in all tints, except tan, liver and tan, grey and tan, and spotted tigers in which indistinctness of color is preferable to distinct spots. White markings objectionable, except a small stripe from breast-bone down. Color of nose and nails black in reds, sometimes brown or red, though black nose and nails are preferred. A dark eye is also preferred to a yellow eye in reds.

Comments: 

       Dachshunds can be aggressive to strangers and other dogs. Despite this, they are rated in the intelligence of dogs as an average working dog with a persistent ability to follow trained commands 50% of the time or more. They rank 49th in Stanley Coren's Intelligence of Dogs, being of average working and obedience intelligence. They can have a loud bark. Some bark quite a lot and may need training to stop, while others will not bark much at all. Dachshunds are known for their devotion and loyalty to their owners, though they can be standoffish toward strangers. If left alone too frequently, some dachshunds are prone to separation anxiety and may chew objects in the house to relieve stress.

       Dachshunds can be difficult to housebreak, and patience and consistency are often needed in this endeavor.

       Many dachshunds do not like unfamiliar people, and many will growl or bark at them. Although the dachshund is generally an energetic dog, some are sedate. This dog's behavior is such that it is not the dog for everyone. A bored, untrained dachshund will become destructive. If raised improperly and not socialized at a young age, dachshunds can become aggressive or fearful. They require a caring, loving owner who understands their need for entertainment and exercise.

       Dachshunds may not be the best pets for small children. Like any dog, dachshunds need a proper introduction at a young age. Well-trained dachshunds and well-behaved children usually get along fine. Otherwise, they may be aggressive and bite an unfamiliar child, especially one that moves quickly around them or teases them. However, many dachshunds are very tolerant and loyal to children within their family, but these children should be mindful of the vulnerability of the breed's back.

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