Walker - The everything dachshund book

• Height: Miniatures, 56 inches; standards, 89 inches

• Weight: Miniatures, 11 pounds and under; standards, 1632 pounds; tweens, more than 11 pounds and less than 16 pounds

• Head: Slightly arched muzzle with almost imperceptible stop (curve between eyes to muzzle), dark, almond-shaped eyes

• Ears: Set high on head, moderate in length, rounded

• Feet: Tight, compact with well-arched toes

• Tail: Follows the line of the back and is not curved, kinked, or twisted

• Coat: Smooth, long, or wire. Colors include solids (red, sable, cream); tan with black, chocolate, fawn, gray, or wild boar; single and double dapples; brindle

• Topline: Long, as straight as possible, muscular

• Movement: Fluid and smooth with drive of rear legs matching reach of forelegs

• Temperament: Active, clever, and courageous; protective of family, home, and yard; tolerant (and even friendly) with children, strangers, and dogs if socialized from an early age

This book would not have been possible without the generous help, support, and wisdom of Jill Blasdel-Cortus and Jane Lantz with Dachshund Rescue of North America, Inc.; Christine McEntyre of Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas; Emma Jean Stephenson, rescue chair for the Dachshund Club of America; and Christine Neering, DVM.

I would be remiss, of course, if I didn't thank the entire Jordan family, who constantly badgered me with, When are you going to write a dachshund book? Well, here it is. And special thanks to my dear friend, Merry Jordan, for her unwavering support through all the tough times and now the good times, too. Randy, my husband, Eric, and Grace you are the best family a person could ever have. Thanks for your patience, understanding, and loving support.