23 things to know about teckels: are they dachshunds?

Are dachshunds and teckels the same?

1. A dachshund is a teckel and a teckel is a dachshund
2. Dachshunds are great characters. They are fun, they make great working and family companions, and are a joy to own. (Read: Teckels – the wire-haired dachshund is a sporting sausage dog.) 
3. They are headstrong and require firm training as puppies but they do have a sensitive nature, especially bitches. An untrained dog is a nuisance; an untrained teckel is a nightmare.
4. There...