Dachshunds

Development of the Dachshund The current Dachshunds (also known as Teckels, Dachels, or Dachsels) originated in Germany. In fact, the name Dachshund is German for "badger dog," indicating why these dogs were originally bred to hunt badgers. German hunters in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries, mixed a variety of breeds together, aiming for a fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a badger burrow, and fight to the death with the vicious …

…partial or full paralysis. Dachshunds are fragile dogs. Also the can have heart disease, and urinary track problems, plus diabetes. Genetic eye disease and skin problems also can occur. The best owner is one that is consistent patient leader, firm training required, and needs to try and avoid spoiling. Work Cities Katherine Nicholas, Anna and Foy, Marcia, The Dachshund, (320 pages) October 1987. New Jersey, TFH "CyberQuest" http://www.puppydogweb.com/caninebreeds/dachshun.htm, February 11, 1997-2000. Entertainment.