From "Dachshunds" by E.Dalglish
"The Dachshund is an individualist with a personality of his own. A dog
of a size to fit comfortably into the accommodation available in the modern
home. A clever, adaptable, clean, affectionate and astonishingly versatile
fellow; good tempered, loyal, a lover of fun and games, yet endowed with a
dignity not found in any other dog of his dimension. A game, hardly little
sportsman, untiring in the field, strong, courageous and determined, yet ever
ready to enjoy home comforts and to revel in the caresses of his friends."