I believe that HB is right about that. I can get mine to attack, period. Funny as hell, but he will attack on command. Would rather chase a ball a day long and return return it every time. I've had a couple of German Shepherds and a Doberman, they were doscile compared to a Daschund. Mines is still all wound up at 14 years old.
The part that I really enjoy about my dog is that he still loves me when everyone else does not.