Dachshunds are strong, hardy and easy to care for. All three varieties require marginal attention, with the smooth variety in particular requiring very little grooming. This is obviously a big advantage for the average dog owning family.The long coat is the more glamorous of the three with long feathering on the ears, underline and tail, giving an appearance of elegance for those who prefer a glamorous coated animal.The wire coat is short and harsh to the touch and the breed is characterised by a beard and bushy eyebrows that gives the Wire its characteristic appearance. Dachshunds get bored hanging around the yard and are enthusiastic eaters, so ensure regular exercise or cut down on food. Dachshunds are quite happy to spend their life on your favourite chair, but for the dogs' wellbeing, regular exercise is recommended.

Please take note:
Because of their long body in relation to their height, and the fact that most Dachshunds love food, it is important not to overfeed. A dog that is too fat is the most likely candidate for a prolapsed disc, which is the most common problem in Dachshunds and tends to occur between five and seven years.

IDEAL OWNERS

Families. Dachshunds are excellent with children.

IN CONCLUSION

If you have decided that the Dachshund is the dog for you and you are prepared to only feed its strict ration so as not to become obese, then contact one of the groups listed below:

DECISION TIME

Before making a decision on getting a puppy, here are some articles you might find helpful:

• What do we need to consider if we are thinking of buying a puppy?
• How do I determine which breeder to use?
• What should you ask the breeder?
• How do you check if the breeder is reputable?
• What to ask your vet prior to buying a puppy

RECOMMENDED BREEDERS

Breeder Name	Kennel	State
Marilyn Dyckhoff	Daxhaus	QLD	Contact
Joanne Scott	Feiazam	QLD	Contact
Margaret Willox-Jones	Witchwood	VIC	Contact
Kathy Anderson	Solana	NSW	Contact
Pat Thomas	Cogglyn	NSW	Contact
Corriene Irwin	Dakyvale	VIC	Contact
Carol Speed	Kimscott	QLD	Contact
Joan Shawcross	Redhound	WA	Contact
Linda Stevens	Briala	ACT	Contact
Julie Ireland	Graedon	QLD	Contact
lorraine mcmaster	synsaz	VIC	Contact
Wendy Moore	shadowglen	VIC	Contact
Ann Rushby	Mornoble	WA	Contact
Shirley Horn	Sebdah	WA	Contact
Kim and Ian Cross and Todd	Lowenhyte & Lowenwyre	WA	Contact
Justine and Mark Yardley	Jumarnic	NSW	Contact
Lil and Terry Keen	Dacshoe	SA	Contact
Jim and Lyndal Black	Briarmist	VIC	Contact
Chris and Karen	Aridela	QLD	Contact
Max and Jan Tonks	Kienna	TAS	Contact
Chris and Rhonda Tait	Verdellho	NSW	Contact
Eric and Wolfgang Soti and Schnitzer	Keaton	SA	Contact
Howard and Jill Smith	Kleindraht & Purdella	VIC	Contact
Deb Sheehan	belpais	ACT	Contact
Kathryn Duncan	Kameran	ACT	Contact
Lyndall & Jim Black	Briarmist	VIC	Contact

* We have vetted and approved these independent breeders as meeting, at the time, our criteria for the reliable breeding, feeding, care and sale of suitable quality puppies of this breed. This does not mean that other breeders do not meet these criteria or are not otherwise suitable suppliers. Nor can our vetting and approval guarantee the quality of a breeder or puppy or that you will be happy with them. We disclaim any liability for the quality, acts or omissions of these breeders or their puppies and our approval of breeders is not a substitute for you making all appropriate enquiries and checks (including veterinary checks) before choosing a specific breeder or puppy.

CANINE CLUBS

Australian Capital Territory ACT Canine Association Inc PO Box 815 Dickson, ACT 2602 Tel: 02 6241 4404 Fax: 02 6241 1129 Email: CONTACT Website: www.actca.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		New South Wales Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd PO Box 632 St Marys, NSW 1790 Tel: 02 9834 3022 or 1300 728 022 (NSW only) Fax: 02 9834 3872 Email: CONTACT Website: www.rnswcc.org.au (Details current as of 1/08/04)
Northern Territory The North Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 37521 Winnellie, NT 0821 Tel: 08 8984 3570 Fax: 08 8984 3409 Email: CONTACT Website: www.users.bigpond.com/naca1/ (Details correct as of 6/08/04)		Queensland Canine Control Council (Queensland) PO Box 495 Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 Tel: 07 3252 2661 Fax: 07 3252 3864 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cccq.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
South Australia South Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 844 Prospect East, SA 5082 Tel: 08 8349 4797 Fax: 08 8262 5751 Email: CONTACT Website: www.saca.caninenet.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Tasmania Tasmanian Canine Association Inc The Rothman Building PO Box 116 Glenorchy, Tas 7010 Tel: 03 6272 9443 Fax: 03 6273 0844 Email: CONTACT Website: www.tca.freeservers.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
Victoria Victorian Canine Association Locked Bag K9 Cranbourne, Vic 3977 Tel: 03 9788 2500 Fax: 03 9788 2599 Email: CONTACT Website: www.vca.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Western Australia Canine Association of Western Australia Inc PO Box 1404 Canning Vale, WA 6970 Tel: 08 9455 1188 Fax: 08 9455 1190 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cawa.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)