Genetic analysis have shown that the dog started developing from the wolf about 135.000 years ago. Yet it is highly unlikely that the wolvess were simply domesticated. Contrary to dogs they loose their tameness when they become young grown ups. It is assumed that there had been some wolves that were more trusting and thus dared to go near the upcoming settlings of men. They discovered this way an ecological niche, because there always had been some leftovers. Thus the more trusting wolves had a selective benefit and over thousands of years they evolved into their own species: The dog. Humans were able to breed these for special purposes and thus ensured their survival and expansion.
One of these purposes was known in Ancient Egypt already: Hunting.

The Dachshund is bred particularly for hunting badgers which means "Dachs" in German, hence the name (Note: Hund means dog). It has to enter burrows on its own, so that it is very self-confident and self-determined. This often makes the dachshund quite obstinate. Elwyn Brooks White (US author) wrote one day about his own dachshund Fred: "I would rather train a striped zebra to balance an Indian club than induce a dachshund to heed my slightest command. ... He even disobeys me when I instruct him in something he wants to do." (Source: "One Man's Meat", E.B. White, 1944).

This dachshund "Benedikt" in the version with mohair plush is especially soft and fluffy. It is perfect for long hours of cuddling, but also looks formidable in any room. This makes him an exceptionally good friend.

Size: 36 cm (~ 14.2")
Colour: Black with beige
Material: Mohair
Manufacturer: Kösener Spielzeug Manufaktur, Germany

Priced with the grade "spiel gut" (translation"play well") in 2016.

The proceeds of this sale will be donated to a children's charity organisation.