i8 2 DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



Of these we most usually find the first-named in England, 

 and they are no doubt the original stock. Of the others, 

 though fairly numerous in Germany, very few are to be seen 

 in this country, and although one or two have been imported 

 the type has never seemed to appeal to exhibitors. 



Both the long-haired and rough-haired varieties have no 

 doubt been produced by crosses with other breeds, such as the 

 Spaniel and probably the Irish Terrier, respectively. 



In the long-haired variety the hair should be soft and wavy, 

 forming lengthy plumes under the throat, lower parts of the 

 body, and the backs of the legs, and it is longest on the under 

 side of the tail, where it forms a regular flag like that of a 

 Setter or Spaniel. The rough-haired variety shows strongly 

 a terrier cross by his " varmint " expression and short ears. 



The Germans also subdivide by colour, and again for show 

 purposes by weight. These subdivisions are dealt with in 

 their proper order in the standard of points, and it is only 

 necessary to say here that all the varieties, colours, and 

 weights are judged by the same standard except in so far as 

 they differ in texture of coat. At the same time the Germans 

 themselves do not regard the dapple Dachshunds as yet so 

 fixed in type as the original coloured dogs, and this exception 

 must also apply to the long and the rough haired varieties. 



The following German standard of points embodies a 

 detailed description of the breed : 



General Appearance and Disposition In general appearance the 

 Dachshund is a very long and low dog, with compact and well-muscled 

 body, resting on short, slightly crooked fore-legs. A long head and 

 ears, with bold and defiant carriage and intelligent expression. In 

 disposition the Dachshund is full of spirit, defiant when attacked, 

 aggressive even to foolhardiness when attacking ; in play amusing 

 and untiring ; by nature wilful and unheeding. Head Long, and 

 appearing conical from above, and from a side view, tapering to the 

 point of the muzzle, wedge-shaped. The skull should be broad rather 

 than narrow, to allow plenty of brain room, sightly arched, and fairly 

 straight, without a stop, but not deep or snipy. Eyes Medium in 

 size, oval, and set obliquely, with very clear, sharp expression and of a 

 dark colour, except in the case of the liver and tan, when the eyes may 

 be yellow ; and in the dapple, when the eyes may be light or " wall- 

 eyed." Nose Preferably deep black. The flesh-coloured and spotted 



