Bradley, Benjamin, Brian
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BRIAN
BARK AVENUE DOGWALKERS
Brian's Profile
- Owner: Jason and Eric
- Breed: Dachshund
- Birthday: December 5
- Weight: 24 Lbs
BRIAN
Brian was a final candidate in the Old Navy Mascot contest; he was born in Missouri and has very rare color marking. He enjoys playing with balls and meeting new people, and does not like people. He is very cute and loves to run.
Dachshund
"The origins of the dachshund have been obscured by time. The smooth variety is the oldest and is thought to have been produced by crossing a short Jura Bruno with a pinscher. The Smooth Dachshund gave rise to the other two varieties. Type was fixed for the longhaired variety in the seventeenth century. The wirehaired was created in the late nineteenth century by crossing the Smooth Dachshund, the Schnauzer, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and perhaps the Scottish Terrier. The first standard for the breed was written in 1879. The Dautscher Teckel Club (German Dachshund Club) was formed in 1888. The standard variety (particularly the wirehaired standard) is used as a scenthound for large game, hare and rabbit, as well as an earth dog for fox and badger. The Kaninchen (Rabbit Dachshund) was created specifically for hunting rabbit. In the early twentieth century, fanciers preferred the smooth variety, then later turned their favor to the longhaired variety. Today, the Wirehaired Dachshund is the most popular." (The Royal Canin Dog Encyclopedia)
Character and Skills
"This robust, courageous dog has great endurance, but does not always have a good disposition. The Dachshund is independent, belligerent, has a tendency to bite and tries to exert his dominance over other dogs. His habit of barking at the least noise makes him a good guard dog. The Dachshund is affectionate and cheerful, but tends to be possessive and is often jealous. The smooth variety is the most energetic, while the wirehaired variety is the most rustic and has the greatest hunting instinct. The longhaired variety is the calmest of the three. All dachshunds must receive firm but gentle training from a very young age." (The Royal Canin Dog Encyclopedia)
