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sions of the standard in different countries and registries, but the Dachshund is variously described as: • Smart: He is quick to size up a situation and can figure things out and use his own initiative. • Lively: He has lots of energy and loves to join in with all ac- tivities. • Courageous to the point of rashness: This comes from his hunting ancestry, going underground and confronting a fierce animal such as a badger. • Tenacious: This applies to his tracking skills; once a Dachs- hund is following a scent, he will be deaf to your calls. • Obedient: With positive training, the Dachshund is ready and willing to cooperate, and can take part in many canine sports.

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