Originally posted by Bisch:
Nobody else has asked yet, so I will. What is the difference between a teckel and a dachshund?
Great looking pups!
Bisch
Teckel = dachshund, and a teckel is a teckel is a teckel.....coat type does not matter. Teckel is German, the breed registration organization internationally recognized is the DTK- Deutscher Teckelklub . Generally folks in the US use "Teckel" to designate dogs of true hunting bloodlines (generally European) vs pet type dogs..dachshund.... or "doxies" for 15 yr old girls
There are 3 coat types and 2 or 3 sizes. Coat types are the original smooth coat (Shaun's are smooths), the longhair, and the wire hair. The wires are better known for hunting in the US because of the Jeanneney's, and John's books. All the coat types can hunt, it depends on bloodline, not coat type. Wires were actually developed for more earth dog type traits and not as much for blood work.
Sizes are "standard" and "mini", there is a "rabbit" sub size in between, but I don't know that it is fully accepted. Shaun's dogs are standards.
This bloodline has been developed over 25-30 years by an EXTREMELY dedicated breeder of smooth hair dogs for hunting, breeding for perfection in conformation and old-fashioned hunting traits. These dogs are very special.
R