Christmas bauble: Wire-haired Dachshund
€35.95
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
| Product number: | 34-6463-7 |
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| Size: |
medium
ca. 9.0 cm |
The wire-haired dachshund is the wild child among dachshunds: While its smooth- or long-haired relatives tend to look rather elegant, it sports a rugged, wiry coat with a shaggy beard and bushy eyebrows. This gives it that unmistakable, slightly fierce yet heartwarmingly loyal expression. It originated toward the end of the 19th century, when breeders crossed the dachshund with shaggy-coated terriers and the German Wirehaired Pointer to create a hunting dog that wouldn’t shy away from rough weather, in dense undergrowth, and while hunting foxes and badgers. Its coarse coat protects it from thorns, cold, and wet conditions.
The dachshund is considered the quintessential hunting dog in Germany, and among the three coat varieties, the wire-haired is the rarest and arguably the one with the strongest character. It is brave, self-assured, and a bit headstrong, yet at the same time an affectionate family dog with a sense of humor. Anyone who has ever owned a wire-haired dachshund will never forget its stubborn streak—yet wouldn’t want to be without it. No wonder it delights so many dog lovers, hunters, and dachshund fans, who see it as a mischievous buddy on four short legs.
This glass figurine depicts the wire-haired dachshund as a three-dimensional figure, sitting attentively and looking upward with its head held high. The shape is not a classic sphere, but a richly detailed dog motif crafted from glossy lacquered glass. The coat, ranging from deep dark brown to blackish brown, appears beautifully tousled and wiry thanks to its textured structure. Rich reddish-brown tones on the muzzle, beard, ears, chest, and paws add warm accents. The gleaming eyes and shaggy beard give the dachshund a sincere, alert expression. Hand-blown and hand-painted, each figurine is a one-of-a-kind piece.
| Size: | medium | ||||||
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| Weight (ca.): | 26 g | ||||||
| Mount: | Coronet | ||||||
| Type of production:: | hand-painted, mouth-blown | ||||||
| Material: | Glass | ||||||
| Manufactured in: | Poland |
