THE HOUND (DACHSHUND).
J. H. Snow’s, Philadelphia, Pa.Fritz.
J. H. Snow’s, Philadelphia, Pa.Fritz.
J. H. Snow’s, Philadelphia, Pa.
Fritz.
Origin.—The origin of this dog is lost in antiquity. A dog resembling it very closely is to be found on the monument of Thothmes III., 2000B.C.The modern dog is essentially German.
Uses.—Hunting rabbits and hares, tracking wounded animals and badgers.
*Scale of Points, Etc.
Head and Skull.—Long, level, narrow; peak well developed; no stop. Eyes intelligent and rather small; follow body in color. Ears long, broad, soft, set on low and well back, carried close to head. Jaws strong, level, square to the muzzle; canines recurvant.
Chest.—Deep, narrow; breast-bone prominent.
Legs and Feet.—Fore legs very short, strong in bone, well crooked, not standing over; elbows well muscled, neither in nor out; feet large, round, strong, with thick pads and strong nails. Hind legs smaller in bone and higher; feet smaller. The dog must stand equally on all parts of the foot.
Skin and Coat.—Skin thick, loose, supple, and in great quantity; coat dense, short, and strong.
Loins.—Well arched, long, and muscular.
Stern.—Long and strong, flat at root, tapering to tip; hair on under side coarse; carried low except when excited.
Body.—Length from back of head to root of tail two and a half times height at shoulder; fore ribs well sprung; back ribs very short.
Color.—Any color; nose to follow body color;muchwhite objectionable.
Symmetry and Quality.—The dachshund should be long, low, and graceful, not cloddy.
Weight.—Dogs, 21 pounds; bitches, 18 pounds.