The process of breeding dachshunds that
are eligible for DTK pedigrees is highly regulated.
Following are
some requirements:
- A breeder has to be a member of the DTK and our group NATC and then he/she has to register his/her kennel with the DTK. A proposed kennel name is published in Der Dachshund and in the Teckel-Zuchtbuch. A breeder is allocated a code, which will be used for tattooing puppies.
- Both parents, dam and sire, of the prospective litter must meet breeding eligibility criteria: (See Breeding and Registration Regulation BRR chart below)they must have a conformation rating of at least Sehr Gut ("Very Good") at the age of at least 15 months,
- Zwergteckel and Kanichenteckel have to be measured after they are 15 month to make sure they will stay in the breed class they are breed in. Kaninchenteckel 30cm and below, Zwergteckel 30-35cm
- A dog has to pass a temperament test as of 1.1.2010
- A dog have to be at least 15 month old at the time of breeding and they have to be free of PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and cataracts (A special eye exam called CERF is required prior to the first breeding and then every two years up to age of 7).
- A certificate of mating has to be completed.
- breeder has to report a litter to the Breed Warden within 8 days of whelping. The Breed Warden will inspect the litter when the puppies are between 8 and 12 weeks of age. He/she will also tattoo the puppies at this time.
Breeding
Permits
|
Requirement |
Sires |
Bitches |
|
Breed Registry Entry |
|
|
|
Minimum Age |
15
months |
15
months |
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Maximum Age |
|
8
years |
|
Conformation result from a -Zuchtschau -Körschau All
results from |
At
least very good (sg) after 9 months of age; a good (g) combined with
Spurlaut and an additional performance title. Sires, living outside of
|
At
least very good (sg) after 9 months of age; a good (g) combined with
Spurlaut and an additional performance
title. |
|
Chest circumference measurements for Miniature and
Kaninchen (those with Z or K in the Breed Registry
number) |
Determined at a
|
Determined at a
|
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Interval between
litters |
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No
breeding for 10 months if two successive litters within 12 months,
counting from the whelping date. If the suspension is ignored, it
will be extended another 10 months, counting from the end of the
original breeding suspension |
|
Eye
exam with negative results for PRA and cataracts* and
keratitis |
Prior to first breeding. Validity of exam: 2 years.
Negative results up to age 7 |
Prior to first breeding. Validity of exam: 2
years. Negative results
up to age 7 |
|
Health |
Only
healthy dogs permitted to breed. Vaccinations required against
Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirosis and
Rabies |
Only
healthy dogs permitted to breed. Vaccinations required
against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirosis and
Rabies |
|
*
Will be changed once current scientific research is
completed. | ||
New Requirement
for Breeding
Starting
- Successfully passed BHP 1 or
BHP-G (Companion Dog Test)
- Successfully passed BHPS 1
or BHPS-G (Companion Dog Test, Advanced Level)
- Successfully passed Spurlaut
Test
- Successfully passed hunting
test (Gun Shyness and Water Test do not count)
- Temperament test during a Zuchtschau
- The
DTK wants to indroduce a test for new breeders to show knowlege about breeding
and genetics
The temperament
test consists of the following parts:
- Noise
sensitivity (see BHP 1 regulations B 1.4)
- Behavior on the table during
examination
- Behavior during the
examination of the dentition
- Behavior in the
ring
*All our puppies are sold
as pet puppies, because at 8 weeks we cannot know if they will meet the
breeding eligibility of the DTK regulations at 15 month.*
Many
American and Canadian dachshund breeders are not familiar with the concept
of Breeder Warden. In the DTK system the Breed Commission, the State Breed
Wardens and Group/Section Breed Wardens are available to all members for
advice in breed matters. They supervise the breeding and observance of the
breeding regulations. Responsibilities of the Breed Warden are
numerous:
1. Kennel inspections The Breed Warden is authorized to inspect the kennel at anytime - even without notice - in order to advise the breeders and is obliged to watch out for the compliance with the breeding regulations. A kennel inspection must be conducted: after application for a kennel name (pre inspection), as a routine check with every litter inspection and In response to suspicion of irregularities.
2. Litter inspection The litter inspection
shall be conducted no earlier than 8 weeks and no later than 12 weeks of
age and it consists of:
a) Inspection of the
kennel
b ) Examination of:
- kennel book - all litters are entered in accordance with the litter registration application and the location of the puppies with complete address and phone number of the buyers (at least from the previous litter)
- pedigrees - in accordance with the litter registration application, age of the parent animals on the day of the mating, check of the tattoo number of the bitch, Formwert (rating), chest circumference, eye examination, litter spacing and the possession of breeding permission of the owner, if different than breeder - review possible special permit
- kennel registration card - important with the first litter, later also acceptable in form of a copy
- membership fees - have to be current
- shot records of the puppies - primary immunizations of the puppies against SHLP
c) Evaluation of the litter. The bitch and puppies will be physically examined and observations will be noted concerning the following:
- bitch - dietary and health condition, examination of teats, check for scars of cesarean section.
- puppies - dietary and health condition, improperly healed naval, as well as eliminating faults; sick and undernourished puppies indicated by dull coat, bloated bellies, teary eyes and nasal discharge as well as puppies with external parasites and scaly skin are not allowed to be accepted. Readily recognizable faults in puppies: all faults of the tail, overshot or undershot mouth, wry mouth, missing canines or incisors, no testicle.
d) Examination of the litter registration application2e)
e) Tattooing of the puppies
FCI Standard # 148 DACHSHUND
TRANSLATION: Mr. Paschoud and his collaborators,
updated by Mrs.C.Seidler.
ORIGIN:
Germany
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID
STANDARD: 13.03.2001
UTILIZATION: Hunting dog
above and below ground.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.: Group 4
Dachshunds. With working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL
SUMMARY: The Dachshund, also called Dackel or Teckel, has been
known since the Middle Ages. From the « Bracken », dogs were
constantly bred which were specially suitable for hunting below ground.
From these short legged dogs, the Dachshund evolved and was recognised as
one of the most versatile and useful breeds of hunting dogs. He also has
excellent achievements above ground, hunting while giving tongue,
searching and tracking wounded game. The oldest Club devoted to the
breeding of Dachshunds is the « Deutsche Teckelklub » e.V.,
founded in 1888. For decades the Dachshund has been bred in three sizes
(Teckel, Miniature Teckel and Rabbit Teckel) and in three different kinds
of coat (Smooth-haired, Wire-haired and
Long-haired).
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Low, short
legged, elongated but compact build, very muscular with cheeky,
challenging head carriage and alert facial expression. His general
appearance is typical of his sex. In spite of his legs being short in
relation to the long body, he is very mobile and
lithe.
MPORTANT PROPORTIONS: With the distance
above ground level of about one third of the height at withers, the body
length should be in harmonious relation to height at withers, about 1 to
1,7 - 1,8.
BEHAVIOUR /TEMPERAMENT: Friendly by
nature, neither nervous nor aggressive, with even temperament. Passionate,
persevering and fast hunting dog with an excellent
nose.
HEAD: Elongated as seen from above and in
profile. Tapering uniformly towards the nose leather yet not pointed.
Superciliary ridges clearly defined. Nasal cartilage and bridge of nose,
long and narrow.
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Rather
flat, gradually merging with the slightly arched nasal bridge.
Stop:
Only indicated.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Leather
well developed.
Muzzle: Long, sufficiently
broad and strong. Can be opened wide, split to level of
eye.
Lips: Taut fitting, covering the lower jaw well.
Jaws/Teeth: Well developed upper and lower jaw.
Scissor bite, even and closing firmly. Ideally, complete set of 42
teeth according to requirements for a dog’s mouth with strong
Canines exactly fitting into each other.
Eyes: Medium
size, oval, set well apart, with clear energetic yet friendly expression.
Not piercing. Colour bright, dark reddish brown to blackish brown in all
coat colours. Wall, fish or pearl eyes in dapple dogs are not desired but
may be tolerated.
Ears: Set on high, not too far
forward. Sufficiently long but not exaggerated. Rounded, not narrow,
pointed or folded. Mobile with front edge lying close to
cheek.
NECK: Sufficiently long, muscular. Tight
fitting skin on throat. Lightly arched nape of neck, carried freely and
high.
BODY:
Upper line:
Blending harmoniously from neck to slightly sloping
croup.
Withers: Pronounced.
Back:
Behind the high withers, topline running from the thoracic
vertebrae straight or slightly inclined to the rear. Firm and well
muscled.
Loins: Strongly muscled.
Sufficiently long.
Croup: Broad and
sufficiently long. Slightly sloping.
Chest:
Sternum well developed and so prominent that slight depressions appear on
either side. The ribcage, seen from the front, is oval. Seen from above
and the side, it is roomy, giving plenty of space for the heart and lung
development. Ribs carried well back. With correct length and angulation of
shoulder blade and upper arm, the front leg covers the lowest point of the
sternal line in profile.
Underline and Belly: Slight
tuck up.
TAIL: Not set on too high, carried in continuation of topline. A slight curve in the last third of the tail is permitted.
LIMBS:
FOREQUARTERS
General: Strongly muscled,
well angulated. Seen from front, clean front legs, standing straight with
good strength of bone; feet pointing straight forward.
Shoulders: Pliant muscles. Long sloping shoulder blade,
fitting close to chest.
Upper arm: Equal in length to
shoulder blade, set almost at right angle to same. Strong boned and well
muscled, close fitting to ribs but free in movement.
Elbows:
Turning neither in nor out.
Forearm: Short,
yet so long that the dog’s distance from the ground is about one third of
its height at withers. As straight as possible.
Pastern joints:
Slightly closer together than the shoulder
joints.
Pastern: Seen from the side, should be neither
steep nor noticeably inclined forward.
Front feet:
Toes close together, well arched with strong, resistant, well
cushioned pads and short strong nails. The fifth toe has no function but
must not be removed.
HINDQUARTERS:
General: Strongly muscled, in correct
proportion to forequarters. Strong angulation of stifles and hock joints.
Hindlegs parallel standing neither close nor wide apart.
Upper
thigh: Should be of good length and well
muscled.
Stifle (joint): Broad and strong with
pronounced angulation.
Lower thigh: Short, almost at
right angle to upper thigh. Well muscled.
Hock joint:
Clean with strong tendons.
Hock: Relatively
long, mobile towards lower thigh. Lightly curved forward.
Hind
feet: Four close knit toes, well arched. Standing firmly on
strong pads.
GAIT / MOVEMENT : Movement should be ground covering, flowing and energetic, with far reaching front strides without much lift, and strong rear drive movement should produce slightly springy transmission to backline. Tail should be carried in harmonious continuation of backline, slightly sloping. Front and hindlegs have parallel movement.
SKIN: Tight fitting.
COAT :
LONG-HAIRED
HAIR: The sleek shiny coat, with undercoat and
close fitting to body, is longer at the throat and on underside of body.
On leathers the hair must extend beyond the lower edge of ears
(feathering). Distinct feathers on rear side of legs. Achieves its
greatest length on underside of tail and there forms a veritable
flag.
COLOUR: As described in Smooth-haired a-c.
SIZE AND WEIGHT/ IMPORTANT
MEASUREMENTS:
Dachshund : Circumference of
chest 35 cm. Upper weight limit about 9 kg.
Miniature
Dachshund : Circumference of chest from 30 to 35 cm measured when
at least 15 months old.
Rabbit Dachshund : Chest
circumference up to 30 cm measured when at least 15 months.
Weight: Standard Dachshund up to about 9 kg.
FAULTS: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
• M3 (Molar 3) are not to be considered when judging. Lack of 2PM1 (Premolar 1) is not to be penalised. The absence of PM2 should be regarded as a fault, if other than M3, no other teeth are missing, also a departure from the correctly closing scissor bite.
SERIOUS FAULTS :
- Weak, long-legged or body trailing on ground.
- The absence of teeth other than those described among « faults » or « eliminating faults ».
- Wall eye in any colour other than dapple.
- Pointed, very folded ear leathers.
- Body suspended between shoulders.
- Hollow back, roach back.
- Weak loins.
- Marked running up at rear (croup higher than withers).
- Chest too weak.
- Flanks with whippety-like tuck up.
- Badly angulated fore- and hindquarters.
- Narrow hindquarters, lacking muscle.
- Cow hocks or bow legs.
- Feet turning markedly inwards or outwards.
- Splayed toes.
- Heavy, clumsy, waddling movement.
FAULTY COAT :
LONG-HAIRED DACHSHUND:
- Coat of equal length all over body.
- Wavy or shaggy coat.
- Lack of flag (tail).
- Lack of overhanging feathering on ears.
- Short coat.
- Pronounced parting in coat on back.
- Hair too long between toes.
ELIMINATING FAULTS :
- Very anxious or aggressive nature.
- Overshot or undershot mouth, wry mouth.
- Faulty position of the lower canines.
- Absence of one or more canines; absence of one or more incisors.
- Lack of other premolars or molars.
Exceptions : The two PM1, one PM2 without consideration of M3, as mentioned under Faults.- Chest : Sternum cut off.
- Any fault of tail.
- Very loose shoulders.
- Knuckling over in pasterns.
- Black colour without markings (Brand); white colour with or without markings (Brand).
- Colours other than those listed under "Colour".
- Lack of other premolars or molars.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be
disqualified.
N.B.: Male animals should have two
apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.