The types of fees with photos and names

Home of the Dachshund is Germany, where their main purpose has always been hunting badgers and rabbits. It is the oldest hunting dog breeds, the emergence of which is still a matter of controversy. Now they play the role of mainly decorative Pets, especially “appropriate” in small urban apartments.

In this article you will find information about what are currently the types of fees (with photos and names), as they have character, learn about the generally accepted standard of the breed and caring for these fun and interesting dogs.

History of the breed

To give an exact decade or even a century where the breed originated, is difficult. According to some, the ancestors of the Dachshund was used for hunting in Ancient Egypt, as evidenced by the images of short-legged dogs, carved on the stone.

The Formation of the modern standard of the breed began in the 16th century in southern Germany. The origin of the Dachshund originates from the such oldest German hunting dogs, as biberunt. The first written mention of them are found in sources Dating from before 1700 In them you can find information about the so-called “badger or burrowing" dogs. In the mid-17th century. mentions these types of fees as bow-legged dogs for underground (burrowing) hunting and Hiking low coarse-haired hounds.

In the late 18th century, the breed acquires features similar to a modern standard. The number of dogs increases significantly, and they begin to export to other countries. In their homeland have a network of nurseries. However, dog owners continue to breed them, adhering to the exclusively personal preference. Only gradually defined the so-called working and decorative types of fees. Accordingly, there is need to establish national and international breed standard. It was adopted in 1870, In 1888 in Germany, was founded by the Dachshund Club.

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Currently it is an accepted breed standard Federation Cynologique International (FCI).

Emergence of taks in Russia

Despite the fact that in Russia taxes have become known since the thirties of the 18th century, the special distribution they received. Circle of lovers of these dogs was organized by the Russian society Fox Terriers and dachshunds in 1900, which led stud book and were engaged in holding special exhibitions.

In Russia the tax (the types of the breed, photos can be seen in the article) were considered more as a decorative dog and not hunting. They quickly spread as Pets in the environment of intellectuals. The actress Ermolova, M. N. was unusual Dachshund white color. The Russian classics Chekhov had two dogs of this breed, and in a letter to his publisher, he spoke of them as “creatures with ugly appearance (curves, legs, long body), but with an unusually sharp mind”.

The popularity of the breed has suffered greatly for political reasons. After the world wars the number of taks in the whole of Europe and, in particular, in Russia have considerably decreased. So, in our country at the exhibition of 1958 was represented by only eleven dogs. Currently, all types of dachshunds, from the photo you can see the text of the article, are among the most numerous and popular breeds in Russia, mostly as indoor Pets. They are full of mischief and fun guile are a great watchdog with a surprisingly powerful and loud voice, making them favorites for the whole family without exception.

Description of the dog

The Fees, which look very unusual, far from the standards of beauty in the classic sense. However, there is in them something attractive and unusual.

This is a dog with massive skeleton, thoroughly standing on the ground. Dachshunds have an elongated face, long ears, gently rounded at the end. The back is strong and muscular, the chest volume with a characteristic ‘keel" deep. The tail is set low, at the base strong and thick, as a rule, the dog keeps it a little below the line of the back and only in the excited state rises up as the antenna. Limbs thick and short, have muscle definition. Dogs of this breed can move around the area freely and boldly.

Depending on the size of the following types of taxes:

• Standard (most common) – weighing up to 9 kg.
• Miniature, or dwarf – weighing 4 to 5.5 kg, a chest girth of 30-35 cm
• The Rabbit – the weight of an adult up to 3.5 kg the chest circumference up to 30 cm

You Can find different information about what types of fees are. However, according to the standard of the International canine Federation adopted including and in Russia, there are only three. Dachshund (which is exactly what they are called) are divided according to the characteristics of hair on haired, longhaired and Wirehaired, you can see them together in the photo above. This classification is discussed later in more detail.

General form and relationship of parts of the body according to the standard

According to the standard Dachshund is characterized as stocky, short-legged dog of an elongated, but compact body. They are very muscular, poise edgy and shit. Observed sexual dimorphism is well pronounced. Despitethe structure of the body, all types of fees (with photos, read in our material) very mobile and plastic.

The breed Standard suggests several important characteristics related to the relationship between parts of the body. So, the bottom point of the chest should be placed at a distance of 1/3 of the height of the withers above ground level. In addition, oblique body length must be in harmony correlate with the height of the withers around like a 1.7-1.8 to 1.

Smooth-Haired Dachshund: General appearance and color

Smooth-Haired Dachshund is a short dog with a long, but strong body on short legs, with strong and dense muscles. The standard allows for any coat color, except white, possibly only a small light spot on chest. Claws and nose are black. Allowed some relief, but still they are undesirable. At red dachshunds can be red-lobe, chocolate – brown or flesh-colored. Representatives with marble color spots should be evenly distributed on the body and not be too large.

The weight of the representatives of this species should be no more than 11.3 kg in males and not more than 10.4 kg in females.

Smooth-Haired Dachshund in the first place and originally – a hunting dog that perfectly adapts to all weather conditions. Its coat is dense and smooth, it is impervious to moisture and dirt.

Excerpts from the standard: heads, tails, paws

Head smooth-haired Dachshund has an elongated wedge-shaped and tapering toward the tip of the nose. Forehead with a barely noticeable transition, was flat.

The Dog has a pretty high set tail, tapering, strong, but not too long, reasonably straight and not too raised.

The Front legs are short, broad and straight, only slightly unwrapped, rear – more narrow and smaller. Toes spreading.

Long-Haired Dachshund: General appearance and color

Body type, dimensions and character of this type the same as that of the smooth-haired Dachshund. The types of colors and are the requirements the same. The coat is long and silky.

The Dog with dense, short legs, has strong muscles. Height should correspond to half the body length, and chest girth twice exceed the growth. The tail is in a relaxed state not touching the ground and ears when you pull forward beyond the tip of the nose. The weight of an adult male not more than 8.2 kg, females – 7,7 kg.

Color longhair dachshunds can be black with tan, brown, light and dark red, mottled (Chubar), or tiger.

Standard features head, tail and paws

Long-Haired dachshunds possess a dry, long wedge-shaped head, which is especially noticeable when viewed from above and from the side. Forehead harmonious, not too wide nor too narrow, is quite flat, has a sharp transition to the face. The face has clean lines, narrow, elongated.

The back Line smoothly continues to the tail is of moderate length and tapering to the tip, it is covered with dense hair, not curved and not too raised.

The Feet are big and wide, placed in parallel or slightly unfolded. The hindquarters are slightly less than the front. Fingers distinctly arched and tightly closed, firm. Standing calmly the dog leans on the entire surface area of the paws. The fur is dense and silky, allows well to transfer heat, rain and cold.

Wire-Haired Dachshund: General appearance and color

All of the above types of fees have a similar appearance. But to confuse them with dogs of other breeds simply impossible. Wire-haired Dachshund smooth-haired and long-haired from a different body, as if creeping along the ground, long and thick, well muscled. Color can be absolutely any, acceptable (but not desirable) white spot on chest. The nose is black, with the exception of “chocolate” of the dog, which she painted in brown or Nude color.

The Coat of wire-haired Dachshund is tight all over the body except the eyebrows, ears, muzzle. It is thick, wiry, undercoat. The characteristic feature of this kind – well marked “beard" on the face. Eyebrow distinct, bushy. The weight of an adult male should be in the range of 9-10 kg, and females – the 8.2-9 kg.

Requirements of the standard: head, tail and feet

The head of the Wirehaired Dachshund is in profile and from above has a wedge-shaped, dry, with clean lines. The forehead is not too narrow but not wide, gradually becomes elongated and slightly hook-nosed face. Well-developed brow ridges. Jaw in dogs extremely powerful, very well developed, long and wide opening. Standard muzzle should have a square shape.

The back Line continues slightly curved tail. In a calm state he should not touch the ground or climb too high.

The Front legs broad, thick and straight or slightly unfolded. Paw shape four fingers, they are compact, arched and rely on thick pads. Posterior limbs slightly narrower front, placed in parallel.

What character have a Dachshund?

Previously exclusive hunting, and currently the vast majority of breeds dogs – it can be used to characterize the fee. The types of rocks are very common in Russia andabroad. Dachshunds love thanks to a generous set of advantages. They are brave, attached to the owner, loyal, have a sense of humor, excellent guard, they are easy to care for and keep clean. The Dachshund makes a wonderful friend and companion to adults and children. They are ready to fight even with the unequal enemy, protecting his master. Dogs have a loud and sonorous voice, and high intelligence, but very difficult in training. The caution fees are to strangers and are aggressive towards them.

Taking care of a dog

Taxes have pretty good health. The main risk associated with structural features of their body. The animal's long back and short legs – it threatens the displacement of the intervertebral discs. It is therefore important to monitor the weight of the dog (it must not exceed the standard) and its activity. In particular, it is not necessary to encourage her jump up from the couch. Strictly follow the diet and dosage of feed. Diet is almost ¾ of a part should consist of meat, we are all hunting dogs.

The Types of taxes listed above, are holders of wool, different characteristics. However, they need periodic grooming. The benefit for this special effort is not required. Smooth-haired dachshunds enough to wipe every day for a few minutes the coarse mitten and then with a soft cloth. Long-haired and short-haired dogs combed special hard brush and comb.

Physical activity

All types of fees, with photographs and names of which you have met the above require physical exertion. Daily walks are a great prevention of weight gain that happens with dogs of this breed contained in a pet (not for hunting), quite often. Experts recommend walking with dachshunds short, but often, giving them plenty of run. Should warn those who have their country station or a house. Fees because of their hunting nature big fans dig the ground.