teckels

[Hunting Dachshund 0]

What are teckles, are they a pure breed or a recent form of hunting dog, are they a little bit harder to controll as I did a search on them and did'nt come up with much, but the few things i did find seemed to all be about loosing them or having them run a muck. I have never heard of them, I'm pretty sure we don't have them here.

Yes you do have them in England too. "Teckel" is the official German, French and Dutch term for "Dachshund" since several decades. So it is a synonym for "Dachshund". "Dachshund" was a compilation term for all dogs that could hunt badgers at the time before breeds were established (before 1800). The literal translation of "Dachshund" is 'badger dog'.

"Teckels" is used as plural for Teckel in Dutch. Plural of Teckel in German is also Teckel.

It is used in some (English-speaking) countries to indicate a dachshund that is used for hunting.

 

So just google Teckel and you will find a lot more info.....

[Hunting Dachshund 0]

I've wanted one (or two) for ages but they're a bit pricey for me. Are they hard to train then? What are you going to use yours for?

Please keep in mind that I am VERY prejudiced toward the breed.... but it is the MOST versatile hunting dog within the FCI (=mainland European) system. They will hunt anything you want them to hunt (and more -eg your neighbor's cat- if you don't train them well ).

 

In the country of origin, Germany they are used for tracking wounded game, flushing any type of game (including wild boars), fox hunting and... retrieving ducks out of the water.

In Finland they are extensively used for hunting raccoon dogs.

 

I used them for raccoon, Cottontail rabbits, and tracking shot Whitetail deer. I have standard smooths, but Teckels come in 3 sizes (based on chest circumference) and 3 coat varieties (smooth, wirehair, longhair).

Edited June 7, 2008 by Hunting Dachshund

[Hunting Dachshund 0]

Have you considered using a bell I don't personally but I've heard of other people using them it wouldn't be much help in a huge field but it would help in hedges and smaller patches of covert. Are you bushing to a gun or other dogs or just having a ratch around with the Teckel?

I just like to see dogs hunt for the sake of it. I used to carry a gun but then got hooked on watching them do it for themselves. If anything does flush id rather it be to a lurcher. the bell idea sounds good cos sometimes you cant see these teckels either though the bitch is startin to speak on fresh sent.

Threbb, just start with obedience training before you run her off-leash again. They have to be socalled 'spurlaut' (=loud on scent). Teckels should be loud on scent! It's one of the main requirements for hunting.

 

My advice is to NEVER put any bell or a metal buckle collar on your Teckels. They go underground too and very many Teckels have died due to suffocation of a collar being stuck between roots underground. I use a snap-on nylon collar on my dogs that comes off when they pull hard.

[chellno1_2008 0]

i have one teckel and use it most weekends to catch rabbits, do you think its a benefit to have two or three to work together for

other animals and does anyone know of any being sold anywhere

Edited February 9, 2009 by chellno1_2008

[webby 31]

Have you considered using a bell I don't personally but I've heard of other people using them it wouldn't be much help in a huge field but it would help in hedges and smaller patches of covert. Are you bushing to a gun or other dogs or just having a ratch around with the Teckel?

 

try a bellman and flint like the digging guys use, i think the range is about 300 metres but this type of dog should be able to hunt up on scent for many many miles seen as they are one of the best if not then its the best dog tracking wounded deer.

There is always the long distance transponder that are used by falconers just depends if you want spend alot

Edited February 9, 2009 by webby