A small dachshund dog was bred in Germany. She is a species of the breed of hunters with high intelligence. At present, the following types of taxes are distinguished:
1. Differences in size:
- standard,
- dwarfish,
- rabbit.
2. Differences in wool texture:
- smooth-haired,
- long-haired,
- coarse-wool.
3. European and Russian standard breed color in color:
- reddish different shades,
- black and brown with tan,
- marble ,
- brindle,
- for the woolly variety - boar.
Dachshund - breed specification
The dachshund has an elongated muscular body and very short legs. The skin is elastic and smooth without a single wrinkle. Despite the unpretentious physique, it is perfectly balanced. A proud planting of the head with an attentive expression on the face evokes respect. A small hunter is very mobile and plastic.
The head of the dachshund is elongated, and the skull is rather flat. The transition from the muzzle to the forehead is barely indicated. A long muscular neck elegantly sits on the shoulders. There are twenty-one teeth at a dachshund. And thanks to his bite - "scissors" - a small beast never misses his prey.
The eyes at the dachshund are very beautiful - dark, shiny, widely planted. There are also blue colors in marble species. The ears are located high, round, not too long and moveable. The tail continues the line of the back, it is saber shaped.
The front legs are very strong, with developed fingers with wide claws. After all, this breed was bred for hunting for animals that leap out of holes. Powerful thighs are supported by muscular legs. And the croup is slightly reduced to the tail.
All these are features of the breed of dachshund. If you want to reduce your pet to the exhibition, you will have to work a centimeter to identify compliance with the requirements submitted by the jury.