THE DACHSHUND. 219 



There are two types of the Dachshund, the Hound and 

 the Terrier type. Both are of equal value, and are most 

 carefully bred. In the southern parts of Germany, and in 

 all England, the Hound type is more generally found, and is 

 more popular, while in the northern part of the Empire 

 the Terrier type appears to be the favorite. Both types 

 are used for one and the same purpose, both have the same 

 characteristics, and it is only a matter of fancy as to which 

 is the better. 



As soon as bench shows were introduced in Germany, 

 the question of course sprung up as to which is the most 

 correct type; but this question, up to the present day, is 

 not decided, and probably never will be. Of late, the 

 Hound type seems to be in general favor at all shows on 

 the Continent, in England, and in America. I have always 

 preferred the Hound-like dog, as I consider him the best- 

 looking one of the two species. I shall now give a detailed 

 description of the Hound type. 



STANDAKD AND VALUE OF POINTS. 



Value. Value. 



Head and skull 12 Loin 8 



Ears 6i Stern 5 



Jaw 5 Body 8i 



Chest 7 Color 4 



Legs and feet 20 Symmetry and quality 11 



Skin and coat 13 



Total 100 



Head. Large; resembles that of a Hound, with the 

 exception that it is more wedge-shaped. 



Nose. Large and well developed; black in dark-colored 

 dogs, and flesh-colored in reds, mostly. 



Teeth. Very large, showing two large fangs on lower 

 and two on upper jaw. 



Ears. Long, high set, and so thin as to show the veins; 

 covered with short, silky hair. 



Eyes. The Dachshund has beautiful large eyes, full of 

 expression; in dark-colored dogs, mostly jet-black; in reds 

 a brown color prevails. Some red strains show black noses 

 and jet-black eyes, and this is no fault. 



The head rests on a very strongly developed neck. 



