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What kind of dogs do we have?

We have two different breeds of dogs, 2 Chihuahuas, Levi and Basil, and three standard size long-hair Dachshunds, BB, Sikal, and Happy!

Wow! I have never seen dachshunds like these before

That was my first reaction when I went to Chantilly, VA to get BB, my first standard.
I remember looking out the sliding glass door at Briardach's kennels and seeing BB's mother and saying to my son "my Lord what a dog". These dogs were bred to hunt badgers in Germany and also believed to hunt wild boar. So, size and muscle were a must to tackle such prey.

How about the cute little guys?

Basil and Levi may be little, but they are big in spirit! If they were as big as they think, they would rule the world. Chihuahua's are an ancient breed. This is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, nonetheless it seems to have been introduced by the Chinese. It was only brought to Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. The Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua where he was brought to the rest of the world by travelers. This breed is believed to have been sacred to the Pre-Columbian Indian nations. The most valued dogs weigh under 2-1/4 pounds (1.3 kg.). Some can even stand on all fours in a person's palm! There is a long-haired variety that is judged separately, but is essentially the same except for the coat. The Chihuahua is a popular, economical companion dog.