Wire Haired Dachshund
Temperament:
Self-confident, stubborn and eager to hunt. These are the characteristics that are often first attributed to the Wire Haired Dachshund - also called Dachshund or Rough-Haired Dachshund. However, he also has another side. It is not for nothing that people talk about the irresistible "Dachshund look" that makes everyone's heart melt. Because the Rough-Haired Dachshund can also be gentle and he is eager to please his owner.
Characteristics
Size in Dachshunds is measured by chest circumference, rather than height at withers. Nowadays there are three different sizes. The Standard Dachshund is the largest breed with a chest circumference of 35 cm. The Miniature Dachshund is slightly smaller and the rabbit dachshund is the smallest with a chest circumference of no more than 30 cm.
His physique is strong and compact. It has short legs and elongated body. For the Wire Haired Dachshund is the wiry, dense coat structure a typical feature. It distinguishes him from the longhaired dachshund and the shorthaired dachshund.
The coat is short overall and has an undercoat. At the muzzle the Wire Haired Dachshund carries a Bart. The coat is also slightly longer over the paws and over the eyes. The coat color is mostly shagreen. It can range from light to dark. Sometimes the Wire Haired Dachshund also occurs in the color "deciduous".
Despite its size, you can not underestimate the dachshund. He has a pronounced hunting instinct, is courageous and strong character. Therefore he needs a consistent education. Even as a puppy, this breed of dog should learn and follow rules. Otherwise, the Wire Haired Dachshund tends to make its own rules and follow them stubbornly.
With proper training, the Wire Haired Dachshund is a great companion dog. He can be a very close bond with his human build and always remains loyal to him. A dachshund is affectionate, smart and not aggressive. He is considered robust and curious.
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The right food
Since the Wire Haired Dachshund belongs to the small dog breeds, it has a fast metabolism. It is better if you keep your dog several times a day with small portions you feed. It can be fed with dry and wet food. But it is important that it is a high quality food with a lot of proteins acts. Only in this way can the rough-haired dachshund stay healthy for a long time.
You should make sure that Adapt food to the age of the dog. Especially in puppy age it is important that the diet leads to a healthy development of the musculoskeletal system. Too many raw proteins make the muscle mass grow too fast. As a result, the joints can not form properly.
Experiments regarding the diet to resist the dachshund look of your dog. Wire Haired Dachshund tend to, quickly fat pads to put on. However, excess weight can cause major problems for them. The weight on the abdomen would pull the elongated body down and put enormous stress on the spine.
So be careful that your four-legged friend does not eat too much. The information on the food packaging can give you an orientation. For a standard adult dachshund, a weight of 9 kg is considered normal.
Wire Haired Dachshund care
The rough coat of the dachshund needs regular care. Especially the areas with long fur must be brushed regularly. On the abdomen, between the legs and behind the ears can be Felt quickly. Check your dog there especially thoroughly.
The coat of a Wire Haired Dachshund must be trimmed again and again because it cannot fall off by itself. This would cause unpleasant itching, which leads to excessive scratching and possible injury to the skin.
For trimming, it is best to go with your dog to a dog hairdresser. He knows the technique how to pluck out the fur without hurting the dog. A visit to the groomer you should At least three times a year plan. Then you will hardly find a hair in the apartment.
While grooming your dachshund, you can simultaneously check ears. Dirt collects easily under the hanging ears, which you can remove in the outer area with a soft cloth. In case of heavy accumulation in the inner ear or inflammation, you should consult a veterinarian.
In addition to coat care include long walks for the care of a dog. The Wire Haired Dachshund is small, but needs a lot of exercise. At least two hours of exercise per day you should offer him.
When walking the roughhaired dachshund should be necessarily be employed in addition. If he gets bored during the walk, he tends to explore the world on his own. Since he is brave and confident, you may have to wait a long time for him to come back to you.
Suitable accessories
The Wire Haired Dachshund belongs to the small dog breeds. Therefore, you can get him bowls, dog bed, harness or collar in size XS to S. Food cans and chewing articles can also be smaller.
For the coat care you need a Brush that glides well through the wiry coat and also reaches the undercoat. A fine-toothed comb will help to get the last knots out of the coat. You will also need a suitable machine if you want to trim your Wire Haired Dachshunds coat yourself.
For a Wire Haired Dachshund are Intelligence games or search and tracking games species-appropriate. He is happy about a dummy, which he can search and retrieve. With treats you can lay tracks for him to his favorite toy. A special joy comes when you provide the dog with a digging box.
Training a Wire Haired Dachshund takes a lot of consistency and a spot-on reward strategy. Training with a Clicker is therefore very suitable. The dachshund is always praised with the same tone and at the right time. In addition, in the education of a Wire Haired Dachshund is a dog whistle recommendable. When he goes exploring again, he can still hear you from a distance with the whistle.
Origin & History
The Wire Haired Dachshund is a very old german dog breed. Its history goes back to ancient times. It was found on Egyptian and Mexican works of art. In the 15th century, its existence was first documented in a book.
The dachshund because of its excellent characteristics was always used for hunting. Society at that time was dependent on agriculture. Foxes and badgers, which killed the chickens or ate the harvest, could not be used. So they used the dachshund to find the animals and drive them away.
Over time, the dachshund was bred smaller and smaller and there were Terrier breeds crossed. This made him even bolder and more eager to hunt. In addition, he could now be used in tighter rabbit holes.
In the 19th century, the dachshund was very popular in Great Britain and the USA. In 1925, the first general breed standard was established for him. In 1972 a dachshund was the Olympic mascots. He got the honor because he is considered tough, agile and resilient.
Nowadays, the Wire Haired Dachshund is still bred and appreciated as a hunting dog. However, because of his loyal, affectionate nature, he is also very popular as a companion and family dog.
