222 THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG. 



Terrier Dachshund that by inbreeding was reduced in 

 size. He is now rarely met with, but could at any time be 

 reproduced. 



The long-haired Dachshund is a variety which has 

 become popular of late. Occasionally a puppy is whelped 

 by a smooth-coated mother which shows longer hair than 

 the rest of the litter. By mating such specimens with 

 others of their kind, the long-haired variety was estab- 

 lished. 



The wire-haired Dachshund, also a fashion of later 

 years, undoubtedly originated by introducing the blood of 

 the Scotch Terrier. 



The disposition of the Dachshund is peculiar. He will 

 seek a quarrel with any dog he may meet; the larger in 

 size, the more he seems to enjoy it. He will go up to the 

 largest Mastiff, with tail erect, and snap at him. Does the 

 Mastiff show a desire to fight, the trouble begins at once, 

 and will not end until one or the other has had enough and 

 seeks safety by flight. The Dachshund seldom runs, and 

 in case he finds his opponent's strength superior to his 

 own, he will lay on his back and snap at the larger animal 

 from below, thus often doing great injury. 



In addition to his quarrelsomeness, he is the most inde- 

 pendent dog in existence; and he generally does what he 

 pleases. He will not obey even his own master, and all the 

 punishment you may give him will not make him obedi- 

 ent. Could this great fault be overcome, he would make 

 the hunting dog par excellence, for he is untiring, possessed 

 of the greatest endurance, has scenting powers and good- 

 will for hunting. He will do no training, and has all the 

 good qualities a sportsman could reasonably ask a dog to 

 possess, except that of obedience. This trait of following 

 his own instinct when hunting, and not minding his mas- 

 ter' s commands, allows us only to use him on game living 

 underground, as fox or badger, or on such game as, 

 when pursued, can be brought to bay or be " treed." Then 

 the Dachshund will stay, and by giving tongue will in this 

 way guide his master to the game. 



