Black dachshunds: character, rules of keeping and breeding

The black dachshund is easily recognizable, it will be distinguished from others even by someone who has only a rough idea of ​​the dog breeds. Dachshunds are often filmed, they are used as an image for animated and literary stories. They willingly give birth at home, because the smooth-haired small dog gets on well in the conditions of city apartments.

Puppies and adults most often are either completely red, marble, or black with tan. The black color may not seem too original, but it is the classic in this breed.

The black dachshunds are one of the oldest dog breeds on the planet. Information about short-footed hounds-hunters were recorded in ancient Egypt. Their elongated body and spiky tail do not confuse the dachshund with any other dog. Of course, over time, the appearance of the breed changed, for example, the outlines of the head and ears, which the progenitors of today's tax were standing, became different.

Their appearance on the European continent was recorded in the XV century, the official fixing of information occurred in the XVIII. The appearance of these dogs has already become standard for modern understanding, they were lop-eared and moorish, although they were distinguished by greater length of legs and more massive body dimensions.

For hunting dogs, the black suit remained preferable for many years.

The standard allowed are three sizes of dachshunds. The height and weight of the dog are not the only parameters for determining the size, the chest girth is also important:

• standard size: body weight around 9 kg, chest girth - more than 35 cm;
• miniature size: maximum weight - 5.5 kg, girth - up to 35 cm;
• rabbit size: weight varies within 3.4-4 kg, chest girth - less than 30 cm.

External characteristics of the breed, which easily allow to distinguish the dog from others:

• short stature;
• elongated body;
• limbs shortened, not curved, of strong type;
• the ears are set high, of a hanging type;
• mouth strong;
• nose black, glistens;
• eyes slanting type, color dark, brown;
• look intelligent, expressive, attentive;
• saber-shaped tail, length medium, not too thin;
• coat color coal, juicy, contrasted with red-red tan;
• white spots on the chest are allowed in a small amount, darkened, too big a tan, but all this is considered a disadvantage.

In addition to dimensional subspecies, dachshunds are also classified according to the type of wool.

• Smooth-haired The coat is tight to the skin, smooth, shiny, hair length is short. If you stroke, it feels like soft.
• Hardcore Hair coarse, hard, like a wire. These dogs have shaggy eyebrows, a beard, a mustache, they outwardly resemble a terrier breed.
• Longhair Elongated hair is located only on the body, ears, limbs, tail. The head is framed by short hair, tight to the skin.

If we talk about the standard requirements for the breed, then it is the black and tan suit indicated as canonical. At the same time, the color of the tan also matters, it should not be too dark, merge with the main tone.Such moments are considered defective. Dogs of completely black color are rejected, the absence of reddish hair is considered unacceptable.

Externally, black dachshunds are very interesting, they are distinguished by a graceful look, elegance. The contrast of red and black wool makes the dog even more spectacular.

These dogs do not look very typical, unusual, but not discarded, as the blackout of the tan.

There are several types of black dachshund colors.

• Black with tan. The main coal color is combined with tan points on the face, as well as dots of the same tone in the tail part, on the limbs, chest and neck.
• Pure black. This is a rare species that has fallen in this case, but it is poorly distinguishable due to darkening.
• Black and white. It belongs to the non-standard and very rare. Outwardly, it looks like this: white spots appear on a coal base — larger than the burners. Spots may be on the head, paws.
• Black and white with tan. Another color that is not included in the breed standard. Very similar to the previous one, but there are differences. In addition to white spots, there are also tan markings.

Like every animal, dachshunds have their own advantages and disadvantages, which you must pay attention to before you start a dog.

The advantages include the following points:

• very smart, smart;
• very pretty and funny, interesting with them;
• active, moving a lot, energetic;
• get along well with children, play a lot;
• preserved the protective qualities;
• as a hunter the dog is very good;
• good immunity, with proper care sick infrequently;
• long life expectancy;
• very cute, graceful in appearance, always attract attention.

We can not say about the minuses of the breed:

• there is a genetic predisposition to a number of diseases, "under the gun" ears, eyes, spine;
• prone to obesity, especially if the wrong diet;
• quite pugnacious, can tear up other people's dogs, regardless of their size;
• dig the ground, can spoil the beds, flower beds, at home in danger pots of flowers;
• They are too independent and imagine a lot about themselves, so they can be very stubborn.

The life span of a black dachshund is from 12 to 13 years. They rarely get sick, but, unfortunately, structural features of the body make spinal injuries and problems quite common. Among other common diseases:

• epilepsy;
• eye disease;
• ear problems;
• obesity.

The frequent occurrence is chest deformity in dachshund puppies. If the case is severe, then the little dog will not be able to walk. This pathology is called "swimmer syndrome." It becomes evident already at the age of one month, so the risk of acquiring a sick dog is minimal.

If we talk about the care of wool, then a lot depends on its type. Smooth-haired representatives practically do not require any manipulations, except combing twice a week.. During the molting period, this procedure is performed every day. As for the long-haired and long-haired dachshunds, they need the following special procedures: trimming and cutting on a regular basis. You can trim your long hair yourself, but it is very difficult to trim a dog with stiff hair. It is better to entrust this procedure to a specialist if you do not possess such skills.

It is very important to constantly check the condition of the teeth, ears, eyes of the dog. It is necessary to do this every day, as necessary, the eyes and ears are cleaned, the claws are clipped with a special nail clipper.

The cost of dachshund puppies is variable, it depends on the class of parents, the disadvantages, the variety. In general, dachshunds are very common in our country, in almost every major city there are nurseries or breeders with a good reputation. Also, a lot of ads for sale is given through Internet resources, puppies can be found in the markets.

You should refrain from shopping in such places, despite all the charm of the kids and the skillful persuasion of sellers. Quality puppies are not sold in this way, they have no documents, information about health and vaccinations. Parents of such puppies may not be purebred dachshunds, most often it is a cross between a dachshund and a different breed.

Choosing a puppy, pay attention to the following points:

• the exterior, the intensity of the color of the tan, its size;
• sociability and friendliness of the baby;
• cheerful, cheerful, active behavior;
• freedom of movement.

You can get closer to the dachshund in the next video.