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Breed Introduction

The Dachshund is a breed of dog with short legs and a long body. Its name originates from Germany, meaning “badger dog”. This breed was developed for scent hunting, tracking, and hunting badgers and other burrowing animals. Interestingly, while “Dachshund” is a German word, it is not commonly used in Germany; Germans typically call it Dackel or Teckel. Originating in Germany, it is now found in various places around the world. The Dachshund is relatively easy to care for among all dog breeds. Due to the independent nature of the Dachshund, it is easy to manage, and the commands given by the owner are quickly understood and followed.

In ancient Egyptian temple wall paintings, there are images of animals with long bodies and short legs; similar stone sculptures and clay artifacts resembling Dachshunds can be found in Mexico, Greece, Peru, and mainland China. Fossil remains similar to Dachshunds were excavated from ancient Roman settlements in Germany, indicating that this dog is a purebred from the region. In ancient Egyptian pharaoh tombs, images of long-bodied and short-limbed dogs were discovered, which were later confirmed to be the primitive ancestors of the German Dachshund, showing that this breed has existed for thousands of years.

The Dachshund has been famous since the Middle Ages. According to records from “Bracken (hunting)”, certain dog breeds became particularly suited for underground hunting after continuous breeding. The selected objects were primarily those with short legs, and the Dachshund has gained recognition as one of the most useful hunting dog breeds. This breed has exceptional abilities to capture on the ground, being able to search and track injured prey while looking for food. The earliest known description of Dachshund breeding was made by the “German Teckel Club” established in 1888. Over the decades, there have been three types of Dachshunds (standard, miniature, and rabbit), and these Dachshunds have three different coat types (short-haired, wire-haired, and long-haired).