Sire: I-ACh 2005 IACh 2007 Skuleskogens N Boris A2070003, S21963/2004, sf., I-BhFK 95 MRV Sp/J, V (Sweden)

Dam: CH-JCh SDC 2007 D-JCh 2007 L-JCh 2007 LJS 2007 LS 2007,WUT-JCh 2007 A-JCh 2008 D-Ch 2009 D-Ch VDH 2009 Nora vonSchloß Weikersheim 0603266R, dkl.sf., BhN SchwhK Sfk Sp/J StiJ,V (Germany)

Born: March 26, 2008 in Germany

- DNA tested and clear for the PRA mutation NHPH4.
- DNA tested and homozygous for the gene controlling the presence of furnishings (beard), which means that all his offspring should be wirehaired as he does not carry the gene for short hair.
 

Tom vom Linteler-Forst was bred by Dieter Engel from Coburg, Germany. We have known Dieter and his wife Dr. Marlies Müller (von Rauhenstein kennel) for many years. They both are exceptionally accomplished breeders of standard wires, and dogs of their breeding are universally recognized for their superior quality. Tommy's pedigree is a mixture of German and Scandinavian bloodlines. He is a grandson of famous Revestreken's Frikk.

Tommy is a very outgoing, friendly, affectionate and intelligent dog with a strong desire to please. His level of energy is high. This is a dog that needs a fair amount of exercise.

At the NATC Zuchtschau judged by Mme Agnes de France his conformation was rated as excellent (vorzüglich). His wirehaired coat is ideal with thick undercoat and harsh, wiry topcoat. He has a strong, beatiful head with a very nice beard. He weighs around 9kg (20 lbs) and his chest circumference is 43cm.

Tommy has a very strong hunting drive and opens freely on live game such as rabbits. His nose is powerful, and he trails rabbits fast. He finished his AKC Field Championship with two first places and one second. In November 2011 at the Buckeye Dachshund Club Invitation Field Trial he was awarded the Oscar Award. He showed us good aggressiveness towards woodchucks when he was confronted by one.

Despite his high energy level Tommy is a focused tracking dog who does close, careful check work. His nose is excellent. He has found four deer on difficult tracks and has never failed to do a fine job on the deer that were not fatally wounded.  He is Deer Search certified - in April 2012 he received Prize I, 90 points, on a certification 1000-yard, 20-hour old track.

Tommy  is a prepotent stud who seems to produce puppies very much like himself in appearance and working style. So far he has been used at stud three times on outside females. We have one of his daughters - Bella vom Tierspur bred by Genti and Beth Shero.

Below are the links to two videos of Tommy's tracks:

Tommy with John (above) and Jolanta (below) and the bucks he recovered.

This picture was taken when Tommy was young, and it shows well his angulation. Since then his chest has enlarged. Consequently he is lower to the ground now as a mature dog. So while he has many good qualities, he is relatively low stationed dog.