Miniature Smoth Haired Dachshund

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History/Origin
The origins of the Dachshund can be traced back to 15th century Germany, although Dachshund-type dogs have also appeared in ancient Egyptian and Mexican historic cultural findings. Also, some Dachshund-type dog remains were found in shipwreck ruins in Italy that date back to at least the 1st century AD.

However, the Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund we know today was established as a German set breed in 1879. The breed club was, however, only established in 1888. Dogs of this breed were exported to Great Britain at the time of Prince Albert and became popular in Britain and America throughout the 19th century. During World War I, the breed lost popularity in these countries because of its Germanic origins. Discrimination was set aside later on and the dog is once more a favorite family pet and hunting companion. The Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, like its other cousins, was historically used to hunt rabbits.

Description
The Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund is a long-backed, short-legged, and undersized dog. Although small, the Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund looks powerfully-built and brawny with a broad, deep chest and well-developed forelegs. Its forehead blends to its muzzle creating a stretched-out skull. Its eyes are dark, almond shaped, and intelligent, while its ears are long and high set. The Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund comes mostly in black with tan markings or in a solid reddish-brown color. These marks can also appear as red, dappled, tiger markings, or brindle.

Temperament
Dachshunds in general are clever but independent dogs, and the Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund is no exception. Because of this, dogs of this breed are hard to train. Experts suggest that a particular training session with rigid and regular methods be applied to conquer the inherent predisposition of the breed to dominate, while not being unfair to it at the same time. When it feels that it is unjustly treated, the Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, like any other Dachshund, will brood for a long time. Early exposure is a must for this breed to adapt to children, strangers and other animals. It is loyal and dependable to its master and typically, it becomes attached to one family member in particular.