Dachshund, who is the famous sausage dog?
DACHSHUND DOG INFORMATION:
Do you own a Dachshund or would you like to welcome one? Here is some information about this breed. There are several kinds:
There are also “standard” dachshunds which are larger and more massive than miniatures and kanichens. Then, there are three possible colors: single-color, two-tone or harlequin.”. The majority of people call it “sausage dogs” instead.
CHARACTER :
All dachshunds are lively and intelligent dogs, affectionate, calm, courageous and with a strong personality. The problem: they bark often and hate solitude. If you leave it in the apartment for a day, your neighbors will appreciate you less. Also, they are often suspicious of strangers and are a little stubborn.
There are also differences in character depending on the variety of Dachshund. For example, long and short hair are very soft and cuddly. With rough hair, he is more stubborn and willful.
HEALTH :
They are tough guys who generally have solid health. On the other hand, their elongated back can sometimes lead to intervertebral problems such as disc herniation. It is better to avoid making him climb the stairs, for example. The Dachshund is a very good apartment dog because with its small legs it does not need a lot of exercise. Be careful to watch his weight because he is quite gluttonous and tends to have overweight and obesity problems. He likes the heat but hates the cold. Its life expectancy is minimum 12 years and can go up to around 14 years.
EDUCATION :
Despite his size, he has character and instinctively seeks to gain the upper hand. You have to hang on by educating him with patience and firmness. On the other hand, it is advisable to socialize him with other dogs from a very young age.
ORIGINS OF THE DACHSHUND:
It is a breed of basset hound from Germany, a long and short-legged dog. It has been bred since the Middle Ages for its hunting and badger digging abilities. The oldest is the short-haired dachshund, followed by the long-haired dachshund in the 16th century following a cross with spaniels. Finally, the wire-haired dachshund is the most recent, resulting from crosses with Schnauzers and Scottish Terriers.
Australian Shepherd: the French’s favorite dog
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PROFILE:
Since 2018, the Australian Shepherd has been the undisputed favorite of the French according to the Centrale Canine company which manages the Lof (Book of French Origins) of dogs. It is the first breed to reach 15,000 annual registrations since the German Shepherd in 1980 and has remained at the top of the podium for 4 years. Behind this sudden adoration, there is simply an animal… very Instagrammable! With his wild eyes, his dresses of various colors and his lively attitude, he is irresistible!
CHARACTER :
Sociable, intelligent, loyal, curious, affectionate and physical, he adapts easily to family life and children. It is also an excellent dog for herding. But be careful, he hates solitude and needs to exert himself to be happy (he is difficult to tire). Although he likes strangers, he is more reserved around them.
HEALTH :
He needs a lot of activity to thrive and is easy to gain weight. The breed is also affected by epilepsy problems and Canine Hereditary Eye Diseases (MOHC). This is why we recommend that you carry out a screening test every year against PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), COA (Collie Eye Anomaly). Furthermore, it is a breed prone to elbow and hip dysplasia. Finally, watch out for wormers! Although they must be given every 4 months, some contain ivermectin, a real poison for the Australian Shepherd.
EDUCATION :
Very intelligent, education can begin as soon as the animal is 2 months old. It must be done firmly and without violence: he cannot tolerate brutality. Focus on rewards and encouragement! Done well, he will listen and be very obedient. On the other hand, without good education, this ball of energy becomes formidable.
ORIGINS OF THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD:
Its origins are complex. As its name does not indicate, the Australian Shepherd originates from the Basque Country, in the mountains between France and Spain. Basque shepherds would have taken them with them during their migration to the United States. Its herding abilities, its tireless physique and its intelligence seduced American farmers who developed the breed on ranches in 1900. It was then exported to Australia and then developed there for the same reasons.
Bull Terrier
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BULL TERRIER:
Very sociable, the bull terrier has boundless admiration for his master and members of the family. Dynamic and playful, boredom and inactivity are difficult for him to bear and make him destructive.
FORM OF THE BULL TERRIER:
The Bull Terrier is a robust dog that needs a lot of physical exercise
ORIGINS OF THE BULL TERRIER:
The Bull Terrier is a dog of English origin. The Standard Bull Terrier and the Miniature Bull Terrier are the two separate breeds.
Weimaraner
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WEIMARANER:
The Weimaraner is an easy dog to train and is very attached to its owner. Between guard dog and hunting dog, it is a very versatile breed that is also suitable for children.
SHAPE OF THE WEIMARANER:
He is a robust dog with no particular problems.
ORIGINS OF THE WEIMARANER:
The Weimaraner is a breed of silver-gray dog native to Germany, used as a hunting dog. It is a very muscular pointing dog, resulting from a cross between the German shorthaired pointer, the husky and the Great Dane.
German Shorthaired Pointer
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER:
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a very lively dog, which needs exercise and space to work out. This is a breed that is very loyal to its owner and loves children very much.
FORM OF THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER:
The German Shorthaired Pointer needs to do a lot of exercise, it is a very robust dog with no particular health problems.
ORIGINS OF THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER:
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a breed of pointing dog originating from Germany.