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Other Breed Standards
Gait
- Fluid and smooth. Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in unison with the driving action of hind legs.
- The correct shoulder assembly and well-fitted elbows allow the long, free stride in front.
- Viewed from the front, the legs do not move in exact parallel planes, but incline slightly inward to compensate for shortness of leg and width of chest.
- Hind legs drive on a line with the forelegs, with hocks (metatarsus) turning neither in nor out.
- The propulsion of the hind leg depends on the dog's ability to carry the hind leg to complete extension.
- Viewed in profile, the forward reach of the hind leg equals the rear extension.
- The thrust of correct movement is seen when the rear pads are clearly exposed during rear extension.
- Feet must travel parallel to the line of motion with no tendency to swing out, cross over, or interfere with each other.
- Short, choppy movement, rolling or high-stepping gait, close or overly wide coming or going are incorrect.
- The Dachshund must have agility, freedom of movement, and endurance to do the work for which he was developed.
Temperament
- The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed.
- Any display of shyness is a serious fault.
Special Characteristics
- The Dachshund is bred with three varieties of coat: (1) Smooth; (2) Wirehaired; (3) Longhaired and is shown in two sizes, standard and miniature.
- All three varieties and both sizes must conform to the characteristics already specified. The following features are applicable for each variety:
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