The breed standard was first adopted in 1879 and since then dachshunds have become more and more popular. In 1880 it was first included in the breed standard book, and in 1888 the first German dachshund club was founded. Soon, literally three years later, in 1891, the first club exhibition took place, at which about three hundred individuals of dachshunds were presented! Four years later, a compulsory separation of the breed was introduced for the first time, taking into account its coat and body weight. This division has survived to this day.