Will Atherton (MSc)
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The Dachshund might be small, but this breed was originally developed for a very serious job. Their name literally translates from German as “badger dog”, and that gives you a pretty good clue about what they were bred to do. Dachshunds were developed to follow quarry underground, with their long bodies, short legs, powerful front ends and huge amount of determination making them perfectly suited to working in burrows. And that history still explains so much about the breed today. They’re brave, persistent, independent and often far more confident than their size would suggest. They were bred to make decisions for themselves underground, so it’s no surprise that modern Dachshunds can sometimes have very strong opinions about how things should be done. They also have a strong nose, plenty of prey drive and a tendency to use their voice, all of which made sense for a working dog that needed to locate quarry and communicate with the people above ground. They’ve become incredibly popular companion dogs, but I think understanding where those traits came from makes living with and training them so much easier. And if you’re completely obsessed with Dachshunds, I’ve actually written an entire book dedicated to the breed — covering their history, behaviour, training, what they’re really like to live with and plenty more. You can find A Dog Lover’s Guide to the Dachshund through the link in my bio. #Dachshund #DogBreedHistory #DogTraining #DogBehaviour #DogLovers
Will Atherton (MSc)59,800 görüntüleme • 29 gün önce
The Poodle is one of the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. A lot of people look at the coat, the grooming and the show-ring image and assume they were bred to be decorative lap dogs. But the Poodle is actually a serious working breed. They were originally developed as water retrievers, used to retrieve game from lakes, rivers and marshes. That curly coat wasn’t just for looks either. It helped protect them from cold water, and even the traditional clipped coat had a purpose — keeping vital areas warm while allowing freedom of movement in the water. That history explains a lot about the modern Poodle. They’re intelligent, athletic, highly trainable and often incredibly switched on. Whether you’re looking at a Standard, Miniature or Toy Poodle, you’re still dealing with a breed that has a working-dog brain. That’s why they can be fantastic family companions, but they also need structure, training and mental stimulation. A bored Poodle will usually find their own job. A well-trained Poodle, though, is one of the most impressive, responsive and enjoyable dogs you could hope to live with.
Will Atherton (MSc)230,800 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
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