Great companion and great hunter: long-haired dachshund

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Russian classic A. P. Chekhov said this about dachshunds: “The paws are crooked, the bodies are long, but the mind is extraordinary.” Smart and cunning, independent and courageous, these dogs, once used as hunting dogs, are now increasingly acting as companions for city dwellers. The long-haired dachshund, a graceful and dignified dog with a thick beautiful coat, fell in love with many dog breeders. We will tell about the types and features of the long-haired representatives of this popular breed, the features of their maintenance and care in this article.

History of occurrence

According to many experts, the Dachshund is a typical German breed, bred for a highly specialized activity, namely for searching and chasing game in holes. The club of German dog breeders - lovers of dachshunds - was created in 1888, and since then the standards of this breed have been set there. Originally, the long-haired dachshund was bred to work in harsh conditions.north.

The first mention of dogs of this breed with long hair occurs in 1820. They were obtained by crossing smooth-haired dachshunds, spaniels and some types of cops. The first officially recognized representative of the breed is the long-haired female Schnipp breeder von Bühnau, who received a prize in Hannover in 1882 and served as a model in the development of the standard for long-haired dachshunds.

Dogs of this breed became very popular in Europe in the thirties of the XX century. The long-haired dachshund continued to be popular in the West until the second half of the 70s of the last century.

Taxes in Russia

This breed has been known in Russia since the 18th century, but has not become popular. Smooth-haired and wire-haired dachshunds were kept in most cases as decorative companion dogs and family pets. Dogs of this breed with long hair appeared in the Soviet Union immediately after the Second World War, all of them were taken out of Europe. The long-haired dachshund, the photo of which is presented in the article, was not widely used as a hunting dog, but it became popular as a decorative breed.

Modern Views

Today, among modern dachshunds, it is customary to distinguish the following varieties: smooth-haired, wire-haired and long-haired dogs of standard or dwarf size. Animals differ only in the type of wool and dimensions. There is an opinion among experts that the long-haired rabbit or dachshund dachshund was obtained inthe result of crossing pinschers and terriers with the smallest representatives of dachshunds.

Features of long-haired dachshunds

For dogs of this breed is characterized by a rather late formation of the final color and coat length, usually at 2-4 years of age. Dachshund longhair puppies are born with fluff on the body, which bears little resemblance to wool.

Later, as a result of several molts, the fluff first changes to teenage fur, and only by the second year of life an adult “fur coat” is formed that fits snugly to the dog’s body and protects well from moisture, cold and wind.

The long-haired dachshund comes in black and tan, red and coffee colors. The red color is presented quite richly: it can be golden chestnut, light red, cherry brown, but always rich and bright.

Rabbit Dachshund

Last of all, such a breed of dachshunds as rabbit or dwarf appeared. It was obtained as a result of selective selection and was intended for burrow hunting for rabbits.

Today, few dog breeders use these dogs as hunting dogs, most breed such dachshunds as domestic decorative pets and companions. It differs from all other representatives of its breed in miniature size: their height at the withers varies from 10 to 15 cm, and their weight is about three kg, and her character is more calm. These dogs love to communicate and are happy to find a commonlanguage with all family members. Just like standard-sized dachshunds, miniature dachshunds can be of three types: short-haired, rough-haired and long-haired. These mobile dogs can quite easily do without walks on the street, as they are easily accustomed to the tray. Dachshund long-haired miniature can have almost any color, both solid and in several colors.

How to care for long-haired dachshunds?

The coat of any long-haired dog requires special care, and dachshunds are no exception. Experts recommend weekly combing out the coat of a pet of this breed with special brushes and washing the dog with special shampoos twice a year. It should be noted that dachshunds are quite clean and do not need frequent washing. Dachshund paws with any coat also need care. First of all, a dog that has returned from a walk should wipe the pads with a damp cloth, removing dirt, dust, and, in winter, chemicals. It is very important from an early puppy age to accustom your pet to trimming the nails, as well as cutting the hair between the pads. In the event that you have never done such procedures, ask for help from professionals: veterinarians, breeders or more experienced owners. As a rule, a few lessons are enough for a beginner dog breeder to be able to do this on their own.

Dogs of this breed are distinguished by a lively, active character. The long-haired dachshund, the photo of which is presented below, will be happy to walk and frolic with children.

Long walks cross country andswimming helps to strengthen the rather weak muscles of the back and legs. From an early age, you need to tame a dachshund puppy to walk in a collar and with a tight leash, which contributes to the formation of the correct posture, as well as the development of an obedient character and the habit of discipline.