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A Dog Named Tippy
by Patricia Nance
by Patricia Nance
A dog named Tippy saved my life.
AKC Dachshund Standard
by Dachshund Club of America
This is the Standard by which Dachshunds are judged in the United States. The first AKC Standard for dachshunds was a direct translation of the German. In overall essence, there is little difference between the two Standards all these 110 years later. Some dachshunds will fare well under both American and European judges. However, the German (FCI) Standard is today much more specific regarding Size, Proportions, Teeth, and Faults of Temperament, Tails and Color. These specifics will eliminate a number of American dachshunds from receiving the "Excellent" or "Very Good" breed ratings required for all breeding stock under Deutscher Teckelklub regulations.
In my view, however, breeders in both countries are taking the dachshund further and further afield from the Standard - whichever Standard!
In my view, however, breeders in both countries are taking the dachshund further and further afield from the Standard - whichever Standard!
Canine Perineal Hernia - Owl's Version
by Patricia Nance
by Patricia Nance
Dachshunds' Noses Know Better When it Comes to Tracking Deer
by Patrick Bonin
by Patrick Bonin
Tasha is one of two dogs featured in this article in the Louisiana Sportsman
Dorndorf Successes at DCA Nationals 2011
by Patricia Nance
28 Qualifying Performances
14 Firsts and two additional placements
6 New Titles
Congratulations and many thanks to all the owners!
Early Takeoffs in Dog Jumping
by Linda Mecklenburg
Agility competitors, especially, will find the text and videos on this webpage interesting.
Early takeoffs in dog jumping are often misunderstood. Without extensive experience working directly with a number of dogs that display early takeoffs, even the most seasoned professionals (both dog agility trainers and veterinarians) still do not recognize early takeoffs. They often assume early takeoffs are related to mechanical jumping skills (correctable with training) or health problems. However, early takeoffs are characterized by an early takeoff.
FCI Dachshund Standard
by Deutscher Teckelklub
This is the Standard by which Dachshunds are judged in over 80 countries. The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. It was founded in 1911 by Germany, Austria, Belgium, France and the Netherlands. Aims of the F.C.I. are to encourage and promote breeding and use of purebred dogs whose functional health and physical features meet the standard set for each respective breed and which are capable of working and accomplishing functions in accordance with the specific characteristics of the breed.
Each breed is owned by one member country. The owner country writes the standard of the breed. As the dachshund originated in Germany, Germany is the 'owner country' of the dachshund. The FCI is responsible for translation and updates of standards. The standards as well as the international regulations are available in four languages: English, Spanish, German and French.
Each breed is owned by one member country. The owner country writes the standard of the breed. As the dachshund originated in Germany, Germany is the 'owner country' of the dachshund. The FCI is responsible for translation and updates of standards. The standards as well as the international regulations are available in four languages: English, Spanish, German and French.
The Functional Saluki - Lessons From The Coursing Field
by Dan Belkin PhD
This is an AWESOME article that should be required reading for breeders and exhibitors of all working breeds!
Breeding to the standard will not preserve function. All it can preserve is appearance.
George Richards
by Tracy Freeling, courtesy of The Dachshund History Project
The first official AKC Tracking Dog Excellent test was held in Florida in 1980. Gretel was one of the five dogs entered and she drew the fifth (last) track. The first four dogs failed. Nine year old Gretel passed, thereby becoming the first TDX titled dog all breeds in AKC history.
By 2008, Hummel had earned a CD and a CDX. The following year, George and Hummel entered the Potomac Hound Club Obedience Trial looking for Utility legs. Hummel qualified in Utility B earning First Place in that class. His score also earned the High in Trial award for Hummel and his 98 year old handler!
July 2010 Tip of the Month
by Julie Knutson
With written permission from the author
With written permission from the author
High drive' dogs are not stubborn, they are just very determined and it is worth some flack to try and do what they really want to do...
The Mystery of the Bad Bite
by Diane Klumb
It seems that scientists have discovered that the size and shape of the mammalian mandible (or lower jaw) is controlled by a surprisingly large number of genes - over 15 have been identified to date. A little more digging revealed that an equally large number are involved in the development of the maxillary complex, or what we refer to as the upper jaw. The kicker is......they are different genes, and inherited pretty much independently. Which means, in terms expressed as simply as humanly possible: A DOG CAN INHERIT HIS UPPER JAW FROM ONE PARENT, AND HIS LOWER JAW FROM THE OTHER.
North American Teckel Club, September 2008
by Patricia Nance
With one dog that I brought into the ring and put on the table, I offered apology that, because it was raining outside and the arena floor was dirt, the dog was dirty underneath. Andy Fichtl gave a little shrug and said 'That’s quite all right. These are hunting dogs.' Yes. Wow. What a refreshing perspective from a show judge!
North American Teckel Club, June 2013
by Patricia Nance
by Patricia Nance
Pes Varus: A Compilation
by Patricia Nance
with photographs by Tia Eskelinen
with photographs by Tia Eskelinen
In 2010 I had a new and difficult experience. A good young bitch that I bred and owned - the only young bitch that I owned - developed Pes Varus...
Piebald: What is Wrong With White on a Dachshund?
by Patricia Nance
by Patricia Nance
Rethinking Spay & Neuter
by Geneva Coats RN
Ingrained in current culture is the notion of pet overpopulation and to prevent the deaths of animals in shelters all pets should be sterilized. To bolster that campaign, we are told that a sterilized pet is happier, healthier and longer-lived than one who remains intact. What are the facts?
60 Years And You Decide - Is the Badger Dog Faring Well?
by Patricia Nance
by Patricia Nance
Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs
by Gil Ash
This website has many pages of valuable information about tick-borne disease.
There are four major tick-borne diseases that affect dogs in the United States: ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and LymeDisease. They are all dangerous and most can be fatal unless diagnosed in time and treated aggressively.
What to do About Conformation?
by Patricia Nance
And I have to say that most breeders, shown photos of Ericka and my present-day dogs, would probably decide that Ericka evidences the most breed 'type'. But one cannot truly evaluate dachshunds from conformation assessments only. So most breeders would be wrong.
With a Flick of the Wrist
by Chris Zink DVM PhD
It is common practice in North America for breeders to remove the dew claws (thumbs) of newborn puppies. I have not found a good reason to do it, for "it makes the foot look nicer" and "it might get caught on something sometime" are exceedingly poor reasons for amputating a digit. This article gives a great reason not to do it. Incidentally, the FCI Standard for the Teckel states that dew claws must not be removed.
In the last several years, while doing sports-medicine consultations for performance dogs across Canada and the United States, I have seen many canine athletes with carpal arthritis. Interestingly, this condition is much more common in dogs that have had their front dewclaws removed.