Personality
DACHSHUNDS
As dachshunds were originally bred as hunters they tend to be independent and courageous with a big personality, they can be a little stubborn, but are very smart and show great affection. Dachshunds maybe small in stature but they make up for it with their attitude, they make excellent companion dogs or family pets. I am an owner our family is dachshund crazy and perhaps
you are too...Is the dachshund breed the dog for you? Check out this information, before you buy or adopt a dachshund. The breed is separated into two sizes Standard Dachshund and Miniature Dachshund; both are similar in nature and character. There are three dachshund coat types, smooth haired, long haired and wire haired, each has their own unique traits that set them apart. They also appear in a wide variety of colors and patterns, more than in most other dog breeds. We raise the smooth coat Black and Tans and long hair Brindle and soon to come we will have Dapples. Weight 16 - 32 pounds 7.2 – 14.5 kg
Height 8 – 9 inches 20 - 23 cm
Life span 12 - 15 years
This is the larger of the Dachshunds
They were originally breed to hunt badgers and foxes, so are built for strength and power. Short haired or smooth which is the dog that really holds the title of sausage dog or wiener dog which is German for hot-dog. This coat is very short, dense and shiny so fairly easy care.This little dog is always full of fun and interested in everything. Next is the long haired coat which is thought to be a short haired crossed with a spaniel, this dachshund has a more aristocratic look with long coat similar to an Irish Setter. This type tends to be a littler quieter and with their long coat they are not suitable for tunneling so they are a bird dog. Black & Tan points, Chocolate & Tan points, Chocolate & Cream points, Blue & Tan points Red, Cream, Chocolate, Black, Wheaton, Wild Boar. Dapple dachshund
This is a very eye catching pattern; which can occur in all coat varieties and colors. The coat will have lighter and darker colors intermingled with dappling appearing in small areas of the coat or all over. Piebald Dachshund also Brindle & Sable Patterns
The piebald pattern has become very popular in recent years; it can be breed in any color and coat variety as long as one parent is piebald. This pattern will have a base coat that’s white with a solid color over it. The sable pattern is unusual and is not easy to recognize, can appear in short haired and long haired coats. Brindle pattern appears as stripes more than often black and chocolate over the dominate coat color, the red brindle is the most popular. Breed standard
This breed standard for the Dachshund, this describes the breeds general appearance and characteristics. We discuss the three coat varieties and also the different patterns and colors found within the breed. We look into the past to see where the dachshund breed originated from and what they were initially breed for. Other interesting facts about them and how the Dachshund name came about. As you can see the Dachshund breed is truly unique, they really stand out from the crowd. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD:
History
The Australian shepherd originated in the United States, not Australia, although it comes by way of Australia. In the 1800s, the Basque people of Europe settled in Australia, bringing their sheep and sheepdogs with them. Sheepdogs needed to be tougher in Australia than they did in most parts of Europe. Through unknown crosses the Basque developed a hardy, tough sheep herding dog that they then took with them when some resettled in America. The western parts of America placed many of the same demands on sheep and dogs as did the rugged lands of Australia, and the Basque sheepdogs excelled in this new land. It was in America that they evolved into the breed we know as the Australian shepherd. Australian shepherds were equally adept at working with cattle as with sheep, which made them especially valuable in America. Except for ranchers, few people were aware of the breed until the 1950s, when a group of Australian shepherds appeared in a rodeo trick-dog act. The act was featured in a movie, and the secret was out. In the late 1950s, Australian shepherds began to be registered with the National Stock Dog Registry and later, the Australian Shepherd Club of America. Working Aussies are still primarily registered with these organizations rather than with the AKC. The AKC recognized the Australian shepherd in 1993. Australian Shepherd Behavior Concerns
Makes an enthusiastic and protective companion. Playful and very good with children
Somewhat reserved with strangers
Good with other dogs and pets. Does best with reward-based training involving games, food or praise. Learns quickly, but can become easily bored. Australian shepherds enjoy learning new things. Can become frustrated and destructive without adequate mental stimulation. Aussies from working lines tend to be more energetic and need more things to do. Aussies are extremely good at the sports of herding, obedience, agility, disk catching, and flyball. Australian Shepherd Suggested Exercises
Makes an alert and well-mannered housedog, given adequate exercise. This is an extremely active and playful dog that enjoys having a job to do. It needs a long walk, good run or energetic play session every day. Does well in dog parks. Games and tricks provide needed mental exercise. Herding, agility, flyball and disk catching can provide both mental and physical exercise. Australian Shepherds enjoy cold weather, but cannot live outside in it. Australian Shepherd Grooming
Coat is of medium length and texture, straight to wavy. Requires brushing once or twice weekly. Shedding is average. Suggested Australian Shepherd Nutritional Needs
Australian Shepherds tend to stay in good weight. Adult dogs should be fed a balanced diet, with restricted calories if the dog starts to gain too much weight. Border Collies
History
The border collie originated in Britain around the English and Scottish border during the 1800s. A defining event was the advent of the first competitive sheepdog trial in 1873, in which a dog named H**p made such a good showing that he became sought after for stud. H**p is considered to be the father of the border collie. H**p and his progeny herded not by nipping and barking, as was commonplace, but by staring and stalking (known as "giving eye"). This intimidated the sheep into moving. Early border collies were selected only for working ability, and in fact, the first breed standard, drawn up in 1906, addressed only ability, not appearance. In 1915 the dogs, formerly referred to as sheepdogs, were named border collies. Many border collie enthusiasts fought against recognition by the AKC, but the AKC recognized the border collie in 1995. The majority of border collies, especially working ones, are not registered with the AKC. Border Collie Behavior Concerns
Makes an endlessly enthusiastic and energetic companion. Border collies enjoy learning new things. A border collie without a job to do or without mental stimulation can become frustrated and destructive. This is not a breed for a lazy person. Border collies from working lines tend to be more active than those from companion or show lines. Some may bark a lot. The border collie is a leading competitor in the sports of obedience, agility and herding. Border Collie Suggested Exercises
Makes an alert housedog. It needs a long run or exercise period every day, plus some short play sessions. Herding is a favored activity. Agility, flyball and disk catching are also activities that exercise the mind and body, and that border collies enjoy. Border collies tolerate cold weather, but cannot live outside in it. Border Collie Grooming
Coat can be either smooth, where it is short all over the body; or rough, where it is medium to long in length; and flat to slightly wavy. Coat requires brushing once or twice weekly, depending on length. Suggested Border Collie Nutritional Needs
Border collies tend to stay in good weight, or even be somewhat lean. Adult dogs should be fed a balanced diet, with restricted calories if the dog starts to gain too much weight
