The dachshund, also known as the wiener dog, badger dog, and sausage dog, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed.
The dog may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired.
The standard-sized dachshund was developed to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals.
The miniature dachshund was bred to hunt small animals such as rabbits
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Dachshund is small dog that belongs to the group of scent hounds.
Dachshund can reach 8 to 9 inches in height.
Dachshunds come in three sizes.
Dachshund can reach 16 to 32 pounds of weight.
Dachshund is long-bodied and muscular with short stubby legs.
Miniature version of dachshund weighs less than 11 pounds.
Dachshund has an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years.
Dachshund gives birth to 4 to 8 puppies.
Dachshund named Waldi was the official mascot of Olympic games in 1972.
Dachshund is actually German for “badger dog”.
Dachshund is also known as “wiener dog” and “sausage dog”.
Dachshund is available in 12 different colors with several patterns.
Dachshund are the smallest hound dogs.
Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt badgers.
Dachshunds are notorious diggers.
Dachshunds are prone to back problems.
Dachshund was the first dog that was cloned in Britain.
Dachshunds are often stubborn, making them a challenge to train.
Dachshund likes to eat and easily gains weight.
Pablo Picasso had a pet Dachshund called Lump.
Andy Warhol owned two Dachshunds called Amos and Archie.
