Low to ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscular
development, the skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling.
Appearing neither crippled, awkward, nor cramped in his capacity for movement,
the Dachshund is well-balanced with bold and confident head carriage and
intelligent, alert facial expression. His hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue
and distinctive build make him well-suited for below-ground work and for beating
the bush. His keen nose gives him an advantage over most other breeds for
trailing. NOTE: Inasmuch as the Dachshund is a hunting dog, scars from honorable
wounds shall not be considered a fault. Size, Proportion,
Origin and Purpose
Early in the seventeenth century the name Dachshund became the designation of a
breed type with smooth and long-haired varieties, and since 1890, wire-hairs
have been registered as the third variety. The name Dachshund (dachs,badgers; hund, dog)
at once reveals and conceals the origin of the breed. In medieval European books
on hunting dogs, similar only in possessing the tracking ability of hounds and
the proportions and temperament of a terrier, because they were used to track
badgers were called badger-dogs, or dachshunds.
General Appearance
Low to ground, short-legged, long-bodied, but with compact figure and robust
muscular development, with bold and confident carriage of head and intelligent
facial expression; conformation preeminently fitted for following game into
burrows. In spite of his shortness of leg, in comparison with his length of
trunk, he should appear neither crippled, awkward, cramped in his capacity for
movement, nor slim and weasel-like. Added to this, his hunting spirit, loud
tongue, and small size render him especially suited for beating the bush. His
figure and his fine nose give him a special advantage over most other breeds of
sporting dogs for trailing.
UTILIZATION : Hunting dog above and below ground.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 4 Dachshunds.
With working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Dachshund, also called Dackel or Teckel, has
been known since the Middle Ages. From the Bracken , dogs were constantly
bred which were specially suitable for hunting below ground. From these short
legged dogs, the Dachshund evolved and was recognised as one of the most
versatile and useful breeds of hunting dogs. He also has excellent achievements
above ground, hunting while giving tongue, searching and tracking wounded game.
The oldest Club devoted to the breeding of Dachshunds is the Deutsche
Teckelklub e.V., founded in 1888.
For decades the Dachshund has been bred in three sizes (Teckel, Miniature Teckel
and Rabbit Teckel) and in three different kinds of coat (Smooth-haired,
Wire-haired and Long-haired).
General Appearance : Low, short legged, elongated but compact build, very
muscular with cheeky, challenging head carriage and alert facial expression. His
general appearance is typical of his sex. In spite of his legs being short in
relation to the long body, he is very mobile and lithe.
General Appearance:
Long and low, but with compact, well muscled body, bold defiant carriage of
head and intelligent expression.
Characteristics:
Intelligent, lively, courageous to the point of rashness, obedient.
Especially suited to going to ground because of low build, very strong
forequarters, and forelegs, long strong jaw, and immense power of bite and hold.
Excellent nose, persevering hunter and trackers.
Substance - Bred and shown in two sizes, standard and miniature, miniatures are
not a separate classification but compete in a class division for "11 pounds and
under at 12 months of age and older." Weight of the standard size is usually
between 16 and 32 pounds.
Size:
Standard Dachshund ~ over 11 lb. ( 4.989 kg. )
Miniature Dachshund ~ ideal weight 10 lb. ( 4.5 kg.)
It is of the utmost
importance that Judges should not award championship points to Miniature
Dachshunds over 11 lb. ( 4.989 kg. ) Within the limits imposed, symmetrical
adherence to the general Dachshund conformation, combined with smallness and
mental and physical vitality should be outstanding characteristics of the
Miniature Dachshund.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : With the distance above ground level of about one third
of the height at withers, the body length should be in harmonious relation to
height at withers, about 1 to 1,7 - 1,8. SIZE AND WEIGHT/ IMPORTANT MEASUREMENTS :
Dachshund : Circumference of chest 35 cm. Upper weight limit about 9 kg.
Miniature Dachshund : Circumference of chest from 30 to 35 cm measured when at
least 15 months old.
Rabbit Dachshund : Chest circumference up to 30 cm measured when at least 15
months.
Weight : Standard Dachshund up to about 9 kg.
Size:
Standards: Ideal weight 20-26 lbs (9-12 kg). Miniatures: Ideal weight 10 lbs (4.5 kg). It is the utmost importance that
judges should not award prizes to animals over 11 lbs (5 kg).
Head - Viewed from above or from the side, the head tapers uniformly to the tip
of the nose.
Head - Viewed from above or from the side, it should taper uniformly to
the tip of the nose and should be clean-cut.
Head: Elongated as seen from above and in profile. Tapering uniformly towards
the nose leather yet not pointed. Superciliary ridges clearly defined. Nasal
cartilage and bridge of nose, long and narrow.
Head - Long, appearing conical when seen from above; and from a side view
tapering uniformly to the tip of the muzzle.
Eyes:
The eyes are of medium size, almond-shaped and dark-rimmed, with an energetic,
pleasant expression; not piercing; very dark in color. The bridge bones over the
eyes are strongly prominent. Wall eyes, except in the case of dappled dogs, are
a serious fault.
Eyes of all , lusturous, the darker the better.
Eyes medium size, oval,
situated at the sides, with a clean, energetic, though pleasant expression; not
piercing. Colour; lustrous dark reddish-brown to brown-black for all coats and
colours. Wall ( fish ~ pearl ) eyes in the case of grey or dapple-coloured dogs
are not a very bad fault, but are also not desirable.
Eyes: Medium size, oval, set well apart, with clear energetic yet friendly
expression. Not piercing. Colour bright, dark reddish brown to blackish brown in
all coat colours. Wall, fish or pearl eyes in dapple dogs are not desired but
may be tolerated.
Eyes: Medium size, almond shaped, set obliquely. Dark except in Chocolates,
where they can be lighter. In Dapples, one or both wall eyes are permissible.
Ears:
The ears are set near the top of the head, not too far forward, of moderate
length, rounded, not narrow, pointed, or folded. Their carriage, when animated,
is with the forward edge just touching the cheek so that the ears frame the
face.
Ears should be set near the top of the head and not too far forward, long but
not too long, beautifully rounded, not narrow, pointed, or folded. Their
carriage should be animated, and the forward edge should just touch the cheek.
Ears: Set on high, not too far forward. Sufficiently long but not exaggerated.
Rounded, not narrow, pointed or folded. Mobile with front edge lying close to
cheek.
Ears: Set high and not too far forward. Broad, of moderate length and well
rounded (not narrow, pointed or folded). Forward edge touching the cheek.
Mobile, and when at attention, the back of the ear is directed forward and
outward.
Skull: The skull is slightly arched, neither too broad nor too narrow, and slopes
gradually with little perceptible stop into the finely-formed, slightly arched
muzzle.
Skull: The skull is only slightly arched and should slope gradually
without stop ( the less stop, the more typical ) into the finely-formed
slightly-arched muzzle ( ram's nose ). The bridge bones over the eyes should be
strongly prominent.
Skull: Rather flat, gradually merging with the slightly arched nasal bridge.
Stop : Only indicated.
Skull only slightly arched. Neither too broad nor too narrow, sloping gradually
without a prominent stop into a slightly arched muzzle. The length from the back
of the skull to the eyes should be the same as from the eyes to the end of the
muzzle. In Wirehaired particularly, ridges over the eyes strongly prominent,
giving appearance of a slightly broader skull.
Nose/Lips:
Black is the preferred color of the nose. Lips are tightly stretched, well
covering the lower jaw. Nostrils well open.
Nose/Lips:
The nasal cartilage and tip of the nose are long and narrow; lips tightly
stretched, well covering the lower jaw, but neither deep nor pointed; corner of
the mouth not very marked. Nostrils well open.
Nose: Leather well developed.
Muzzle : Long, sufficiently broad and strong. Can be opened wide, split to level
of eye. Lips: Taut fitting, covering the lower jaw well.
Lips: Lips well stretched, neatly covering the lower jaw.
Jaws opening wide and hinged well back of the eyes, with strongly developed
bones and teeth. Teeth - Powerful canine teeth; teeth fit closely together in a scissors bite. An
even bite is a minor fault. Any other deviation is a serious fault.
Jaws opening wide and hinged well back of the eyes, with strongly developed bones
and teeth. Teeth: powerful canine teeth should fit closely together, and the
outer side of the lower incisors should tightly touch the inner side of the
upper (Scissor Bite )
Jaws/Teeth: Well developed upper and lower jaw. Scissor bite, even and closing
firmly. Ideally, complete set of 42 teeth according to requirements for a dogs
mouth with strong Canines exactly fitting into each other.
Jaws/Teeth: Strong jaw bones, not too square or snipy, but opening wide.Teeth must be strongly developed; the powerful canine teeth fitting closely.
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite; i.e. the upper
teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Complete
dentition important.
Neck - Long,
muscular, clean-cut, without dewlap, slightly arched in the nape, flowing
gracefully into the shoulders.
Neck -
Fairly long, muscular, clean-cut, not showing any dewlap on the throat, slightly
arched in the nape, extending in a graceful line into the shoulders, carried
proudly but not stiffly.
Neck: Sufficiently long, muscular. Tight fitting skin on throat. Lightly arched
nape of neck, carried freely and high.
Neck: Long, muscular, clean with no dewlap, slightly arched, running in graceful
lines into shoulders, carried proudly forward.
Body:
Trunk - The trunk is long fully muscled. Topline: When viewed in profile, the back lies
in the straightest possible line between the withers and the short very slightly
arched loin. A body that hangs loosely between the shoulders is a serious fault.
Abdomen - Slightly drawn up.
Body:
The whole trunk should, in general, be long and fully muscled. The back, with
sloping shoulders, and short, rigid pelvis, should lie in the straightest
possible line between the withers and the very slightly arched loins, these
latter being short, rigid and broad. Topline: the straightest possible line
between the withers and loins. Chest; the breastbone should be strong, and so
prominent in front that on either side a depression ( dimple ) appears. When
viewed from the front, the thorax should appear oval, and should extend downward
to the midpoint of the forearm. The enclosing structure of ribs should appear
full and oval, and when viewed from above or from the side, full volumed, so as
to allow by its ample capacity, complete development of heart and lungs. Well
ribbed up, and gradually merging into the line of the abdomen. If the length is correct, and also the anatomy of the shoulder and upper arm,
the front leg when viewed in the profile should cover the lowest point of the
breast line. Loin slightly arched, being short, rigid and broad.
Body: Upper line : Blending harmoniously from neck to slightly sloping croup.
Withers : Pronounced.
Back : Behind the high withers, topline running from the thoracic vertebrae
straight or slightly inclined to the rear. Firm and well muscled. Loins : Strongly muscled. Sufficiently long. Abdomen: Underline and Belly : Slight tuck up.
Body: Long and full muscled. Topline: Back level, with sloping shoulders, lying in the
straightest possible line between the withers and a slightly arched loin. Loin
short and strong.
Forequarters - For effective underground work, the front must be strong, deep,
long and cleanly muscled.
Forequarters in detail: Chest - The breast-bone is strongly prominent in front
so that on either side a depression or dimple appears. When viewed from the
front, the thorax appears oval and extends downward to the mid-point of the
forearm. The enclosing structure of the well-sprung ribs appears full and oval
to allow, by its ample capacity, complete development of heart and lungs. The
keel merges gradually into the line of the abdomen and extends well beyond the
front legs. Viewed in profile, the lowest point of the breast line is covered by
the front leg.
Forequarters:
To endure the arduous exertion underground, the front must be correspondingly
muscular, compact , deep, long, and broad.
Forequarters:
General : Strongly muscled, well angulated. Seen from front, clean front legs,
standing straight with good strength of bone; feet pointing straight forward.
Chest : Sternum well developed and so prominent that slight depressions appear
on either side. The ribcage, seen from the front, is oval. Seen from above and
the side, it is roomy, giving plenty of space for the heart and lung
development. Ribs carried well back.
With correct length and angulation of shoulder blade and upper arm, the front
leg covers the lowest point of the sternal line in profile.
Forequarters:
Breastbone strong and so prominent that a depression appears on either side of
it in front. When viewed from the front, thorax full and oval; when viewed from
side or above, full volumed so allowing by its ample capacity complete
development of the heart and lungs. Well ribbed up, underline gradually merging
into the line of the abdomen. Body sufficiently clear of the ground to allow
free movement.
Correctly placed foreleg should cover the lowest point of the keel.
Shoulder Blades - Long, broad, well-laid back and firmly placed upon the fully
developed thorax, closely fitted at the withers, furnished with hard yet pliable
muscles.
Shoulder Blade long, broad, obliquely and firmly placed upon the fully
developed thorax, furnished with hard and plastic muscle.
Shoulders: Pliant
muscles. Long sloping shoulder blade, fitting close to chest.
Shoulder blades: long, broad and placed firmly and obliquely (45 degrees to the
horizontal) upon very robust rib cage.
Upper Arm - Ideally the same length as the shoulder blade and at right angles to
the latter, strong of bone and hard of muscle, lying close to the ribs, with
elbows close to the body, yet capable of free movement.
Upper Arm of the same lenght as the shoulder blade, and at right angles to the
latter, strong of bone and hard of muscle lying close to the ribs, capable of
free movement.
Upper Arm: Equal in length to shoulder blade, set almost at right angle to
same. Strong boned and well muscled, close fitting to ribs but free in movement.
Upper Arm the same length as shoulder blade, set at 90 degrees to it, very
strong and covered with hard supple muscles. Upper arm lies close to the ribs
but able to move freely.
Forearm - Short;
supplied with hard yet pliable muscles on the front and outside, with tightly
stretched tendons on the inside at the back, slightly curved inwards.
Pastern: The joints
between the forearms and the feet (wrists) are closer together than the shoulder
joints, so that the front does not appear absolutely straight. Knuckling over is
a disqualifying fault.
Forearm:
Lower Arm this is short in comparison to the other breeds, slightly turned
inwards; supplied with hard but plastic muscles on the front and outside, with
tightly stretched tendons on the inside and at the back.
Pasterns ~ joint between forearm and foot ( wrist ) these are closer together
than the shoulder joints, so that the front leg does not appear absolutely
straight.
Elbows : Turning neither in nor out. Forearm : Short, yet so long that the dogs distance from the ground is about
one third of its height at withers. As straight as possible. Pastern joints : Slightly closer together than the shoulder joints.
Pastern : Seen from the side, should be neither steep nor noticeably inclined
forward.
Forearm short and strong in bone, inclining slightly inwards; when seen
in profile moderately straight, must not bend forward or knuckle over, which
indicates unsoundness.
Front
Feet - Front paws are full, tight, compact, with well-arched toes and tough,
thick pads. They may be equally inclined a trifle outward. There are five toes,
four in use, close together with a pronounced arch and strong, short nails.
Front dewclaws may be removed.
Front
Feet full, broad in front, and a trifle inclined outwards; compact with
well-arched toes and tough pads. Toes; there are five of these, though only four
are in use. The should be close together, with a pronounced arch; provided on
top with strong, and underneath with tough toe-pads.
Front Feet : Toes close together, well arched with strong, resistant, well
cushioned pads and short strong nails. The fifth toe has no function but must
not be removed.
Front Feet full, broad, deep, close knit, straight or very slightly turned out.
Hindquarters - Strong and clean muscled. The pelvis, the thigh, the second
thigh, and the metatarsus are ideally the same length and form a series of right
angles. From the rear, the thighs are strong and powerful. The legs turn neither
in nor out. Metatarsus - Short and strong, perpendicular to the second thigh
bone. When viewed from behind, they are upright and parallel.
Hindquarters -
The hindquarters viewed from behind should be of completely equal width. Pelvic
bones not too short, rather strongly developed, and moderately sloping . Thigh
robust and of good length, set at right angle to the pelvic bones. Hind legs
robust and well-muscled, with well-rounded buttocks. Knee joint broad and
strong. Calf bone, in comparison with other breeds, short; it should be
perpendicular to the thigh bone, and firmly muscled.
Hindquarters: General: Strongly muscled, in correct proportion to forequarters. Strong angulation of stifles and hock joints. Hindlegs parallel standing neither close
nor wide apart.
Upper thigh : Should be of good length and well muscled.
Stifle (joint) : Broad and strong with pronounced angulation.
Lower thigh : Short, almost at right angle to upper thigh. Well muscled.
Hock joint : Clean with strong tendons. Hock : Relatively long, mobile towards
lower thigh. Lightly curved forward.
Hindquarters:
Rump full, broad and strong pliant muscles. Pelvis strong, set obliquely
and not too short. Upper thigh set at right angles to pelvis, strong and of good
length. Lower thigh short, set at right angles to upper thigh and well muscled.
Legs when seen from behind set well apart, straight and parallel.
Hind
Feet - Hind Paws - Smaller than the front paws with four compactly closed and
arched toes with though, thick pads. The entire foot points straight ahead and
is balanced equally on the ball and not merely on the toes. Rear dewclaws should
be removed.
Hind Feet:
The bones at the base of the foot ( tarsus ) should present a flat appearance,
with a strongly prominent hock and a broad tendon of Achilles. The central foot
bones ( metatarsus ) should be long, movable towards the calf bone. Hind feet ;
four compactly closed and beautifully arched toes, as in the case of the front
paws. The whole foot should be posed equally on the ball and not merely on the
toes. Nails short.
Hind Feet: Four close knit toes, well arched. Standing firmly on strong pads.
Hind Feet:
Hind dewclaws undesirable. Hind feet smaller and narrower. Toes close
together with a decided arch to each toe, strong regularly placed nails, thick
and firm pads. Dog must stand true, i.e. equally on all parts of the foot.
Croup - Long, rounded and full, sinking slightly toward the tail.
Croup long, round, full, robustly muscled, but plastic, only slightly sinking
toward the tail. Abdomen slightly drawn up.
Croup: Broad and sufficiently long. Slightly sloping.
Croup long, full, robustly muscled, only slightly sloping towards the tail.
Tail - set in continuation of the spine, extending without kinks, twists, or
pronounced curvature, and not carried too gaily.
Tail - Set in continuation of the spine, extending without very pronounced
curvature, and should not be carried too gaily.
Tail: Not set on too high, carried in continuation of topline. A slight curve
in the last third of the tail is permitted.
Tail: Continues line of the spine, but slightly curved, without kinks or twists,
not carried too high, or touching the ground when at rest.
Gait - Fluid and smooth. Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in
unison with the driving action of hind legs. The correct shoulder assembly and
well-fitted elbows allow the long, free stride in front. Viewed from the front,
the legs do not move in exact parallel planes, but incline slightly inward to
compensate for shortness of leg and width of chest. Hind legs drive on a line
with the forelegs, with hocks (metatarsus) turning neither in nor out. The
propulsion of the hind leg depends on the dog's ability to carry the hind leg to
complete extension. Viewed in profile, the forward reach of the hind leg equals
the rear extension. The thrust of correct movement is seen when the rear pads
are clearly exposed during rear extension. Feet must travel parallel to the line
of motion with no tendency to swing out, cross over, or interfere with each
other. Short, choppy movement, rolling or high-stepping gait, close or overly
wide coming or going are incorrect.
The Dachshund must have agility, freedom of movement, and endurance to do the
work for which he was developed.
In spite of his shortness of leg, in comparison with his length of trunk, he
should appear neither crippled, awkward, cramped in his capacity for movement,
nor slim and weasel-like.
Gait/ Movement: Movement should be ground covering, flowing and energetic,
with far reaching front strides without much lift, and strong rear drive
movement should produce slightly springy transmission to backline. Tail should
be carried in harmonious continuation of backline, slightly sloping. Front and hindlegs have parallel movement.
Gait/Movement: Should be free and flowing. Stride should be long with the drive
coming from the hindquarters when viewed from the side. Viewed from in front or
behind, the legs and feet should move parallel to each other with the distance
apart being the width of the shoulder and hip joints respectively.
Temperament - The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of
rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses
well-developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault.
Temperament - He should be clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering
in his work both above and below ground; with all the senses being well
developed.
Behavior / Temperament: Friendly by nature, neither nervous nor aggressive,
with even temperament. Passionate, persevering and fast hunting dog with an
excellent nose.
Temperament: Faithful, versatile and good tempered.
Special Characteristics of the Three Coat Varieties - The Dachshund is bred with
three varieties of coat: (1) Smooth; (2) Wirehaired; (3) Longhaired and is shown
in two sizes, standard and miniature. All three varieties and both sizes must
conform to the characteristics already specified. The following features are
applicable for each variety:
Special Characteristics of the Three Coat Varieties of Dachshunds
The Dachshund is bred with three varieties of coat:
Short-Haired ( or smooth )
Wire-Haired
Long-Haired
All three varieties should conform to the characteristics already specified. The
long-haired and short-haired are old, well fixed varieties, but into the
wire-haired Dachshund the blood of the other breeds has been purposedly
introduced. Nevertheless, in breeding him, the greatest stress must be placed
upon conformity to the general Dachshund type.
Coat and Colour
Three coat types; Smooth or Short-haired ~ short, dense, shining, glossy.
Wire-haired ~ like German Spikey-Haired Pointer, hard with good undercoat.
Long-haired ~ like Irish Setter.
See later paragraphs in this standard regarding the Special Characteristics.
Colour ~ Solid red ( tan ) of various shades, and black with tan points, should
have black noses and nails and narrow black line edging lips and eyelids;
chocolate with tan points permit brown nose.
*Smooth
Coat
Coat - Short, smooth and shining. Should be neither too long nor too thick. Ears
not leathery.
Tail - Gradually tapered to a point, well but not too richly haired. Long
sleek bristles on the underside are considered a patch of strong-growing hair,
not a fault. A brush tail is a fault, as is also a partly or wholly hairless
tail.
Smooth Coat:
Hair -
Short, thick, smooth and shining; no bald patches, Special faults are; too fine
or thin, leathery ears, bald patches, too coarse or too thick hair in general. Tail -
Gradually tapered to a point, well but not too richly haired; long sleek
bristles on the underside are considered a patch of strong-growing hair, not a
fault. A brush tail is a fault, as is also partly or wholly hairless tail.
Smooth Haired
Hair: Short, dense, shiny, smooth fitting, tight and harsh. Not
showing any bald patches anywhere. Tail: Fine, fully but not too profusely coated. Somewhat longer guard hair on
underside is not a fault.
Smooth-haired:
Hair: Dense, short and smooth. Tail: Hair on underside of tail course in texture.
Skin
loose and supple, but fitting closely all over without dewlap and little or no
wrinkle.
Smooth Color of Hair - Although base color is immaterial, certain patterns
and basic colors predominate. One-colored Dachshunds include red (with or
without a shading of interspersed dark hairs or sable) and cream. A small amount
of white on the chest is acceptable, but not desirable. Nose and nails - black. Two-colored Dachshunds include black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue) and fawn
(Isabella), each with tan markings over the eyes, on the sides of the jaw and underlip, on the inner edge of the ear, front, breast, inside and behind the
front legs, on the paws and around the anus, and from there to about one-third
to one-half of the length of the tail on the underside. Undue prominence or
extreme lightness of tan markings is undesirable. A small amount of white on the
chest is acceptable but not desirable. Nose and nails - in the case of black
dogs, black; for chocolate and all other colors, dark brown, but self-colored is
acceptable. Dappled dachshunds - The "single" dapple pattern is expressed as
lighter-colored areas contrasting with the darker base color, which may be any
acceptable color. Neither the light nor the dark color should predominate. Nose
and nails are the same as for one and two-colored Dachshunds. Partial or wholly
blue (wall) eyes are as acceptable as dark eyes. A large area of white on the
chest of a dapple is permissible. A "double" dapple is one in which varying
amounts of white coloring occur over the body in addition to the dapple pattern.
Nose and nails: as for one and two-color Dachshunds; partial or wholly
self-colored is permissible. Brindle is a pattern (as opposed to a color) in
which black or dark stripes occur over the entire body although in some
specimens the pattern may be visible only in the tan points.
Smooth: Colour of Hair, Nose and Nails
a) One-Coloured Dachshund
This group includes red (often called tan),red-yellow, and yellow, with or
without a shading of interspersed black hairs. Nevertheless a clean colour is
preferable,and red is to considered more desirable than red-yellow or yellow.
Dogs strongly shaded with interspersed black hairs belong to this class, and not
to the other colour groups. No white is desirable, but a solitary small spot is
not exactly disqualifying. Nose and nails - black, although red is admissable,
but not desirable.
b) Two-Coloured Dachshund
These comprise deep black, chocolate, grey, and white; each with rust-brown or
yellow marks over the eyes, on the sides of the jaw and underlip, on the inner
edge of the ear, front,breast, inside and behind the frontleg, on the paws and
around the anus and from there to about one-third to one-half of the length of
the tail on the underside. (The most common Two-Coloured Dachshund is usually
called black and tan.) Except white dogs, no white is desirable, but a solitary
small spot is not exactly disqualifying. Absence,or undue prominence of tan
markings, is undesirable. Nose and nails ~ In the case of black dogs, black; for
chocolate, brown or black; for grey, grey or even flesh colour, but the last
named colour is not desirable. In the case of white dogs, black nose and nails
are to be preferred.
c) Dappled and Stripped Dachshund
The colour of the dappled (or tiger) Dachshund is a clear brownish or greyish
colour, or even a white ground, with dark irregular patches or dark-grey,brown,red-yellow
or black(large areas of one colour not desirable). It is desirable that neither
the light nor the dark colour should predominate. The colour of the striped
(brindle) Dachshund is red or yellow with a darker streaking. Nose and nails ~
as for One and Two-Coloured Dachshunds.
Smooth COLOUR :
a) Whole-coloured : Red, reddish yellow, yellow, all with or without
interspersed black hairs. A clear colour is preferable and red is of greater
value than reddish yellow or yellow. Even dogs with strongly interspersed black
hairs are classed as whole-colour, not as other colours. White is not desired
but single small spots do not disqualify. Nose and nails black. reddish-brown is
also permissible but not desirable.
b) Two-coloured : Deep black or brown, each with tan or yellow markings ( Brand
) over eyes, on sides of muzzle and of lower lip, on inner edge of leathers, on
forechest, on inside and rear side of legs, also on the feet, round the vent and
from there reaching to about one third or one-half of the underside of the tail.
Nose and nails black in black dogs, brown in brown dogs. White is not desired
but single small spots do not disqualify. Tan or yellow marking ( Brand ) too
wide spread is undesirable.
c) Dappled (Tiger-brindle, brindle) : The basic colour is always the dark colour
(black, red or grey). Desired are irregular grey or beige patches (large patches
not desired). Neither the dark nor the light colour should be predominant. The
colour of a brindle Dachshund is red or yellow with darker brindle. Nose and
toenails are the same as with the whole- and two-coloured.
All Coats Colour:
All colours allowed but (except in dapples which should be evenly marked all
over) no white permissible, save for a small patch on chest which is permitted
but not desirable. Nose and nails black in all colours except chocolate/tan and
chocolate/dapple, where brown is permitted.
*Wirehaired Dachshunds
Coat - With the exception of jaw, eyebrows, and ears, the whole body is covered
with a uniform tight, short, thick, rough, hard, outer coat but with finer,
somewhat softer, shorter hairs (undercoat) everywhere distributed between the
coarser hairs. The absence of an undercoat is a fault. The distinctive facial
furnishings include a beard and eyebrows. On the ears the hair is shorter than
on the body, almost smooth. The general arrangement of the hair is such that the
wirehaired Dachshund, when viewed from a distance, resembles the smooth. Any
sort of soft hair in the outercoat, wherever found on the body, especially on
the top of the head, is a fault. The same is true of long, curly, or wavy hair,
or hair that sticks out irregularly in all directions. Tail - Robust, thickly haired, gradually tapering to a point. A flag tail is a
fault.
Wirehaired Dachshunds - General Appearance
The general appearance is the same as that of the Short-haired, but without
being long in the legs, it is permissible for the body to be somewhat higher off
the ground.
Hair
With the exception of the jaw, eyebrows, and the ears, the whole body is covered
with a perfectly uniform tight, short, thick, rough, hard coat, but with finer,
shorter hairs ( undercoat ) everywhere distributed between the coarser hairs,
resembling the coat of the German Spiky-Haired Pointer. There should be a beard
on the chin. The eyebrows are bushy. On the ears the hair is shorter than on the
body, almost smooth; but in any case conforming to the rest of the coat. The
general arrangement of the hair should be such that the Wire-haired Dachshund,
when seen from a distance, should resemble a Smooth-haired. Any sort of soft
hair in the coat is faulty, whether short or long, or wherever found on the
body. The same is true of long, curly or wavy hair, or hair that sticks out
irregularly in all directions. A flag tail is also objectionable. Tail
Robust, as thickly haired as possible, gradually coming to a point and without a
tuft.
Wire-Haired Dachshunds
With exception of muzzle, eyebrows and leathers, perfectly even close
fitting, dense wiry topcoat with undercoat. The muzzle has a clearly defined
beard. Eyebrows are bushy. On the leathers, the coat is shorter than on the
body, almost smooth. Tail: Well and evenly covered with close fitting coat.
Wire-haired Dachsunds
With the exception of the jaw, eyebrows, chin and ears, the whole body should
be covered with a short, straight, harsh coat with dense undercoat, beard on the
chin, eyebrows bushy, but hair on the ears almost smooth. Legs and feet well but
neatly furnished with harsh coat.
Wire Color of Hair - While the most common colors are wild boar, black and tan,
and various shades of red, all colors are admissible. A small amount of white on
the chest, although acceptable, is not desirable.
Nose and nails - same as for the smooth variety.
Wire - Colour of Hair, Nose and Nails
All colours are admissible. White patches on the chest, though allowable, are
not desirable.
Wire COLOUR : Dominantly light to dark wild boar colour as well as colour of dry
leaves. Otherwise same colours as described under Smooth-haired
a-c.
All Coats Colour:
All colours allowed but (except in dapples which should be evenly marked all
over) no white permissible, save for a small patch on chest which is permitted
but not desirable. Nose and nails black in all colours except chocolate/tan and
chocolate/dapple, where brown is permitted.
*Longhaired Dachshund Coat - The sleek, glistening, often slightly wavy hair is longer under the neck
and on forechest, the underside of the body, the ears and behind the legs. The
coat gives the dog an elegant appearance. Short hair on the ear is not
desirable. Too profuse a coat which masks type, equally long hair over the whole
body, a curly coat, or a pronounced parting on the back are faults. Tail - Carried gracefully in prolongation of the spine; the hair attains its
greatest length here and forms a veritable flag.
Color of Hair -
Longhaired Dachshund - The distinctive characteristic differentiating this coat
from the other varieties is alone the rather long silky hair. Hair -
The soft, sleek, glistening, often slightly wavy hair should be longer under the
neck, on the the underside of the body, and especially on the ears and behind
the legs, becoming there a pronounced feather; the hair should attain its
greatest length on the underside of the tail. The hair should fall beyond the
lower edge of the ear. Short hair on the ear, so-called "leather" ears, is not
desirable. Too luxurious a coat causes the long-haired dachshund to seem coarse,
and masks the type. The coat should remind one of the Irish Setter, and should
give the dog an elegant appearance. Too thick hair on the paws, so-called "mops"
is non-elegant and renders the animal unfit for use. It is faulty for the dog to
have equally long hair over all the body, if the coat is too curly, or too
scrubby, or if a flag tail or overhanging hair on the ears are lacking; or if
there is a very pronounced parting in the back, or a vigorous growth between the
toes. Tail - Carried gracefully in prolongation of the spine; the hair attains here its
greatest length and forms a veritable flag.
Long-haired Dachshund
Hair: The sleek shiny coat, with undercoat and close fitting to body, is longer
at the throat and on underside of body. On leathers the hair must extend beyond
the lower edge of ears (feathering). Distinct feathers on rear side of legs.
Achieves its greatest length on underside of tail and there forms a veritable
flag.
Long-haired Dachshund:
Soft and straight, or only slightly waved; longest under neck, on underparts
of body and behind legs where it forms abundant feathering, on tail where it
forms a flag. Outside of ears well feathered. Coat flat and not obscuring
outline. Too much hair on feet is undesirable.
Color Longhaired - Same as for the smooth Dachshund.
Nose and nails - same as for the smooth.
Colour of Hair, Nose and Nails
Exactly as for the Smooth- haired Dachshund.
Longhaired Colour: As described in Smooth-haired
a-c.
All Coats Colour: As described in Smooth-haired
Faults:
The foregoing description is that of the ideal Dachshund. Any deviation from the
above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation keeping in
mind the importance of the contribution of the various features toward the basic
original purpose of the breed.
Serious Faults ( which may prevent a dog from receiving any show rating ) :
overshot or undershot jaws, knuckling over, very loose shoulders.
Secondary Faults ( which may prevent a dog from receiving a high show rating ) :
a weak, long-legged, or dragging figure; body hanging between the shoulders;
sluggish, clumsy, or waddling gait; toes turned inwards or to obliquely
outwards; splayed paws; sunken back, roach ( or carp ) back ; croup higher than
withers; short-ribbed, or too weak chest ; excessively drawn up flanks like
those of
a Greyhound; narrow, poorly muscled hindquarters; weak loins; bad angulation in
the front or hindquarters; cow-hock; bowed legs; " glass " eyes, except for grey
or dappled dogs; a bad coat.
Minor Faults ( which may prevent a dog from
receiving the highest rating in championship competition) ears wrongly set,
sticking out, narrow or folded; too marked a stop, too pointed or weak jaw,
pincer teeth, distemper teeth; too wide or short a head; goggle eyes, " glass "
eyes in the case greys and dappled dogs, insufficiently dark eyes in the case of
all the other coat-colours; dewlap; short neck; swan neck; too fine or too thin
hair.
Note:
Inasmuch as the Dachshund is a hunting dog, scars from honourable wounds shall
not be considered a fault.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault
and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact
proportion to its degree.
M3 (Molar 3) are not to be considered when judging. Lack of 2PM1 (Premolar 1)
is not to be penalised. The absence of PM2 should be regarded as a fault, if
other than M3, no other teeth are missing, also a departure from the correctly
closing scissor bite.
SERIOUS FAULTS :
Weak, long-legged or body trailing on ground.
The absence of teeth other than those described among faults or
eliminating faults .
Wall eye in any colour other than dapple.
Pointed, very folded ear leathers.
Body suspended between shoulders.
Hollow back, roach back.
Weak loins.
Marked running up at rear (croup higher than withers).
Chest too weak.
Flanks with whippety-like tuck up.
Badly angulated fore- and hindquarters.
Narrow hindquarters, lacking muscle.
Cow hocks or bow legs.
Feet turning markedly inwards or outwards.
Splayed toes.
Heavy, clumsy, waddling movement.
Faulty Coat: SMOOTH -HAIRED DACHSHUND :
Coat too fine or thin. Bald patches on leathers (leather ear), other bald
areas.
Coat much too coarse and much too profuse.
Brush like tail.
Tail partially or wholly hairless.
Black colour without any marking ( Brand ).
WIRE-HAIRED DACHSHUND :
Soft coat, whether long or short.
Long coat, standing away from body in all directions.
Curly or wavy coat.
Soft coat on head.
Flag on tail.
Lack of beard.
Lack of undercoat.
Short coat.
LONG-HAIRED DACHSHUND :
Coat of equal length all over body.
Wavy or shaggy coat.
Lack of flag (tail).
Lack of overhanging feathering on ears.
Short coat.
Pronounced parting in coat on back.
Hair too long between toes.
Faults:
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the
seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact
proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
DISQUALIFICATION Knuckling over of front legs. Approved April 7, 1992 Effective
May 27, 1992
ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Very anxious or aggressive nature.
Overshot or undershot mouth, wry mouth.
Faulty position of the lower canines.
Absence of one or more canines; absence of one or more incisors.
Lack of other premolars or molars.
Exceptions : The two PM1, one PM2 without consideration of M3, as mentioned
under Faults.
Chest : Sternum cut off.
Any fault of tail.
Very loose shoulders.
Knuckling over in pasterns.
Black colour without markings (Brand); white colour with or without markings
(Brand).
Colours other than those listed under Colour.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be
disqualified.
N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully
descended into the scrotum.
Note:
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into
the scrotum.
