Description:
The Dachshund belongs to group 4. For decades the dachshund has been grown in three sizes (standard, miniature and toy) with three types of fur (short-haired, bristled and long-haired). There are 9 different types different in size and hair length: The standard Dachshund with long hair, miniature dachshund with short hair, miniature bristled dachshund, miniature shorthaired dachshund, bristled standard dachshund, long haired miniature dachshund, toy bristled dachshund, toy long-haired dachshund and toy short haired dachshund.

It is friendly in nature, not aggressive and balanced. It's a hound with a very strong working drive, and has an excellent sense of smell. It likes people's company and is comfortable in human hands, which makes it popular for assisting in patient rehabilitation.

Teckel, Dackel

Country of origin: Germany

There are many theories revolving the dachshund's origin. Some seek its ancestors in Assyria and ancient Greece, and evidence of its existence were found in the South American Inca culture. Germany is the home country for the breed in its present form. The dachshund used for hunting badgers. The dachshund descriptions in the 16th-19th centuries are very different: starting from a Beagle-like dog and bristled Basset-Griffin, and up to the contemporarily familiar dachshund. The only things in common for all the descriptions are long sloping ears and their role – layer hunting.

In order to develop the modern dachshund small dogs were chosen who did not let go of the prey, and chased it even inside the layer. The most devoted and long time club for cultivating the breed is the German club (Deutsche Teckelklub) which was founded in 1888
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Role and Designation:
In Europe, Russia and the U.S., the Dachshund is a common and popular hunting dog. In the U.S., breed work tests are popular, in which the tested dogs track scent trails. In England and the U.S., The dachshund acquired a new profession as a rehabilitation dog for patients after difficult illnesses, trauma and cases of crippling. The dachshunds visit the handicapped and terminal patients in institutions and homes, and help to bring back those people's strength and will to go on living. The Dachshund is mostly a family dog in the present.

Advice:
The Dachshund has a tremendous learning ability and it is a quick learner, but it should be taught to obey!