THE BEAGLE, DACHSHUND^ ETC. 207 



a trail. A fox generally leaves his burrow when 

 the dog enters his domain and falls a victim to 

 the gunner's aim; not so with the badger, who 

 crawl into a corner of his burrow, and two dogs 

 in most cases attack him from different entries, 

 and finally crowd him so that he Avill stay at 

 bay. The location of the badger can easily be 

 given by the barking of the dogs, and the hunter 

 digs down with pick and spade, when the ground 

 permits such work, until the badger can be seen. 

 By means of a fork pushed over his neck the 

 badger is held and captured. 



The Dachshund is also invaluable for find- 

 ing wounded deer; for which purpose tlie hunter 

 usually chains the dog, who then leads his mas- 

 ter over the trail to locate the game. 



At home the Dachshund's disposition 

 changes entirely; he is now a most affectionate 

 and docile animal, and shows by his every ex- 

 pression his attachment for his master and his 

 family. His intelligence is surprising; as a 

 watch or house dog he has few equals, the slight- 

 est disturbance will not escape his keen senses 

 and tlie alarm is given. Most always one mem- 

 ber of the family he selects as his special idol, 

 in many cases a child, and it is amusing to watch 

 him, how he does everything in his power to show 

 his affection, following every step taken by his 

 beloved friend. He will frolic for hours and never 



