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Dachshund: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Edition
By: Ann GordoneBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: Howell Book House
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"Dachshunds remain tremendously popular pets because of their humorous personality and good nature, ranking fifth in number of AKC registrations in 2003.
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| Title of eBook: Dachshund: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Edition | |
| Release Date: 05-06-2005 | |
| Publisher: Howell Book House |
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Dachshund: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Edition
Chapter One
What Is a Dachshund?
Throughout the world there are more than 300 breeds of dogs, but few are more distinctive or more easily recognized than the Dachshund. Anyone who has once seen a Dachshund is unlikely to confuse him with any other breed. In addition to the Dachshund's unusual physical appearance, his character, temperament, and behavior are as unique as the shape of his body.
The Dachshund has been in the top ten most popular breeds in American Kennel Club (AKC) registration for many years and is a popular breed in many countries the world over. What is it that makes the Dachshund a favorite choice of so many, and why has his popularity endured? A dozen Dachshund owners would probably give a dozen different answers to these questions. And therein lies the Dachshund's appeal. In comparison to most other breeds, this is one of the most diverse, versatile, and adaptable.
What are the special characteristics of the Dachshund that make him a Dachshund? The official breed standard of the Dachshund spells these out in great detail. The first breed standard for the Dachshund was written in Germany in 1879 and was adopted, with certain modifications, by the Dachshund Club of America (DCA), which came into being in 1895. The first official standard written by the DCA was written and approved by the American Kennel Club in July of 1935. Since the first Dachshund standard was adopted by the DCA, it has undergone two revisions.
Built for Hunting
Before looking at the details of the breed standard, let's look at what the Dachshund was bred to do. First and foremost, the Dachshund is a hunting dog. The
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