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| Crystal Antlsperger 941-474-2767 (H) 941-468-2004 (C) crysdach@yahoo.com |
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| SMOOTH vs. LONGHAIR |
| Smooth vs. Longhair The original Dachshunds were standard size with smooth coat. Towards the end of 19th century smaller Dachshunds were developed which are now called Miniature Dachshunds. Prior to the popularity of Miniature Dachshund, around 16th century, it’s believed that smooth-haired Dachshunds were crossed with Spaniels and Irish Setters to produce long- haired Dachshunds. As for the wire-haired Dachshunds, they were created around late 19th century by crossing smooth coat Dachshunds with German wired-haired Pinschers and Dandi Dinmont Terrier. Many People have a misconception about Longhairs or Smooth hairs. While there is the third coat type of Wirehair we only specialize in Smooth and Longhair and can only give our opinion on them, but will try to give our best findings from research. We also have found that there are differences between the coats in temperament. and the smooths fall in between the two. This is a rather broad generalization that will vary between individuals. Which one will be better for you or for your home environment? A Smooth Dachshund is the most common of all the coat types, and will have short, smooth, sleek, and a shining coat. It Should be neither too long nor too thick. The smooth is the most common, and possesses the attractive characteristics of having virtually no odor, shedding very little, and producing little allergenic dander for those people that have allergies, Their coat doesn't hold dirt so bathing and grooming is not needed frequently. Their temperment is higher energy level than a longhair. They fall in between the two other coats, this is a rather broad generalization that will vary between individuals, but they are very outgoing, and have a very well understanding off people. And most defiantly has the greatest watch dog abilities. A Longhaired Dachshund will have soft and silky hair. The sleek and glistening often slightly wavy hair is longer under the neck, on the underside of the body, and especially on the ears and behind the legs. Pronounced feathering appears on ear tips and tail and on the fore chest, the underside of the body, the ears, and behind the legs. The coat gives the dog an elegant appearance. Longhairs get a reputation of being shedders, well they don't shed any more than the smooth hairs do, HONESTLY, they require minimal grooming. A dachshund shedding is no way comparable to a Golden Retriever shedding. As for the temperment they are very laid back which is there biggest trait. They are the more mellow and soft, gentle type. They love their people and families (as do all the coats), and as are all Dachshunds--great watch dogs. A Wirehair Dachshund will have a wiry, ruff, course coat, with pronunced whiskers called a beard. The Wire hair is the least common coat type seen, and most recent coat to appear in breeding standards. Many people don't recognize wire-hairs as dachshunds and can be mistaken as other kinds of dogs. The temperment is the Highest energy level of all three coat types. They are the most tenacious and clown-like of the three coats. They were crossed with terriers at some point in history and possess that wonderful sense of humor that all terriers seem to have. In all honesty, I was against the Longhairs myself, I thought they shed, and they got dirty more and would have a doggy smell after a bath. I have personally found this to be NOT true, They don't shed, they don't get too dirty, and no they don't have a doggy smell. So when considering a Smooth or Longhair, just remember they both shed the same. The Dachshund in itself is free of not having a doggy odor as stated above. So when choosing a dachshund remember they come in all 3 sizes, 3 coat types, and all kinds of colors, choose what what draws to you more. |
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