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Miniature Dachshund

 

Miniature Dachshund

It is recommended that only reputable breeders should be approached when seeking breed information or if you wish to purchase a puppy.

 

See the advertisements in either this month's issue, our classifieds section, or our back issues featuring your breed of choice. Alternatively contact one of the clubs listed below for breeders in your area.

 

Gauteng

 

Dachshund Clubs

Miniature Dachshund Club of the Rand
Chairman:  Miss I Linnekugel
Tel:  (011) 386 6039 / 079 234 1410

ingridl@savp.co.za

 

SA Dachshund Club
Chairman: Mr. R. Jenkins
Tel: (012) 819 1477 / 083 442 2552
waydack@worldonline.co.za

 

The Teckel Club
Chairman: Mr. G. Stewart
Tel: (011) 901 1221 / 072 341 8451
ghstewart@yebo.co.za

 
Hound Group Clubs

Sporting Dogs Association
Chairman: Ms. B. Jackson
Tel: (011) 967 1576 / 082 920 7299
brejen@worldonline.co.za
 

Highveld Scent Hound Club
Chairman:  Mr. RB Jenkins
Tel (012) 819 1477 / 083 442 2552

waydack@worldonline.co.za

Kwazulu Natal

 
Hound Club

Natal Sporting Hound Association
Chairman: Mrs. G. Morison
Tel: (031) 767 2265 / 084 443 3448

mwlesmo@iafrica.com

 

Eastern Cape & Border

 

Hound Club

Kaffrarian Hound Association
Chairman: Mr. A. Alberts
Tel: (043) 726 8300 / 084 570 3159

 

Western Cape

 
Hound Club

Cape Hound Club
Chairman: Ms. E. Stadler
Tel: (022) 433 3360 / 083 457 2659
fleetwind@yebo.co.za

 

 

Fact File - Dachshunds

 

KUSA Group   Hound
FCI Group 4

Original Function

 Hunting, flushing rabbits.
Modern Function Pet, companion.

Appearance

 Long, low, level – well-balanced.

Weight

 Miniature Dachshund:   Under 5kg.
Height Miniature Dachshund:  15cm at the shoulder.
Coat Colour Red, shaded red, black & tan, black & cream, silver dapple, chocolate dapple, silver & cream dapple, choc & cream dapple, choc& tan, red brindle, brindle, brindle & cream, black brindle, tiger brindle, cream brindle, blue brindle, sable, apricot & cream, cream, shaded cream.
Coat Texture Silky.

Grooming

 Brush weekly, bath monthly.
Personality/Temperament Friendly with even temprement, loving, faithful.

Compatibility with other dogs

 Good.
Compatibility with cats and other animals If you only have one Daxi, good; two or more ‘pack’.

Compatibility with people/children

 Very good.

Living Space – Indoors/Outdoors

 Indoors.

Space and Exercise

 Minimal.

Trainability

 Good.
Suitability as Watchdog
Very alert.

Noise Factor

 High!
Average Lifespan
16 years+
Feeding Feed high-quality dog food – follow manufacturer’s recommendations for age and weight.

Health

 Good.
Availability Enquire via your Club for reputable breeders and healthy puppies. Be prepared to wait for well-bred puppies! 
Some questions to ask Breeders Ask to see the Sire (if available) & Dam. Are the puppies KUSA registered; have puppies been de-wormed and vaccinated; have they been tested for genetic diseases; how long has breeder been breeding; what support can the breeder give you should you encounter health or other problems with your Dachshund?