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Wire-haired Dachshund

The type to aim for. Picture supplied by the Eastern Counties D.A.

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
2004	Wirehaired Dachshund Club	Laura Sexton	n/a	yes	yes
2004	Scottish Dachshund Club	Mr. Alistair Liddle	01450 860294	no	yes
2004	Dachshund Club	Molly Owen	01745 331503	yes	yes

Information

Size	Active	Temperament	Kennel	Training	Grooming	Problems
weigh 20 - 26 lbs	Quite	extroverts	House better	Difficult	hand strip	yes

UK & Irish Breeders

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Affix	Breeder	Telephone	Area	Email	Homepage
SUNSONG	Sue & Ian Seath	01628 529936	High Wycombe	yes	yes
BYSTOCK	Halcyon Pughe	01392 211554	Devon	yes	yes

Stud dogs

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Problems

Because of their long backs, there is obviously a greater risk of slipped disk problems than in a "normal" shaped dog.