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Mini-Smooth Haired Dachshund

Example of the breed given by Eastern Counties DA.

Extract from the Eastern Counties D.A. pages ----
"The origins of the Dachshund can be traced back to working dogs that could go to ground after game such as badgers. Today, the breed, which is characterised as "long, low and level", is popular both as a show dog and pet".------"Dachshunds are still used by some people for working; typically tracking fallen deer, and these are often called Teckels. They tend to be slighter in body and longer in the leg than "show" Dachshunds, but are highly regarded for their working ability and "good noses".-----Wires are the most extrovert and active " - -----"are the "rugged workmen", with harsh body hair, beards and eyebrows. Depending on the texture of the coat, which can range from "pin-wire" to "hairy", they may need to be hand-stripped (never clipped) two or three times a year." ---
Colours are Brindle and Red. Chocolate and Dapple also occur. Note that Brindle in Wires means the individual hairs are striped, giving an overall grizzle/grey appearance, as opposed to the tiger-stripe appearance found in Long-haired Brindles.
(Thanks to Ian Seath for this description)

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Show Information

This breed has Kennel Club Challenge Certificates at most Championship Shows.

UK & Irish Clubs

Update	Club Name	Contact	Phone number	Homepage	Email
2004	Eastern Counties DA	Ian Seath	01628 529936	yes	yes
2002	Miniature Dachshund Club	Mr J Boulger	01865 872596	no	yes
2004	Dachshund Club	Molly Owen	01745 331503	yes	yes
2004	Scottish Dachshund Club	Mr. Alistair Liddle	01450 860294	no	yes

Information

Size	Active	Temperament	Kennel	Training	Grooming	Problems
wt 4.5kg = 10 lbs	Modest	Good	No	Fairly Easy	Easy	yes

UK & Irish Breeders

AFFIX In Blue means pups available

Affix	Breeder	Telephone	Area	Email	Homepage
CHADRAC	Carol & Jon Hall	0044(0)1945 465419	Wisbech	yes	No
?	Mrs E Blackburn	0044(0)1253 885506	Poulton Le Fylde	No	No
?	Mr & Mrs Boulcott	0044(0)141 561 4410	Renfrew	No	No
D'ARISCA	Lovaine Coxon	0044(0)1207 562120	Newcastle	no	yes
BEDU	Liz Stephen	0044(0)1728 454859	Suffolk	yes	coming soon
RAJASHREE	Mr A J Edwards	0044(0)1782 316012	Staffordshire	yes	none

Stud dogs

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Interesting Sites, Foreign Clubs and breeders

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