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9 Fun Facts About the Dachshund

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  1. They Were Bred to Hunt Badgers The name “Dachshund” is actually German for “badger dog.” Dachshunds’ short legs keep them low to the ground to track scents, and their narrow bodies allow them to crawl into burrows,looking for badgers. Despite their small size, Dachshunds are brave and fierce. Over time, they were bred in different varieties to hunt different kinds of prey. 2. They Come in Two Sizes Breeders created two different sizes of Dachshunds — standard and miniature. The standard Dachshunds weigh up to 35 pounds and were used to hunt badgers and wild boars. The miniatures weigh up to 11 pounds. 3. They Have Three Different Types of Coats Dachshunds can have smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired coats. All Dachshunds used to have smooth coats, and the smooth variety is still the most popular. Breeders probably crossed smooth Dachshunds with other dog breeds to produce the two other coat varieties. 4. The Dog (Not the Hot Dog) Came First Dachshunds are sometimes called “wiener do
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About Dachshunds

Dachshunds, often affectionately called "wiener dogs" or "sausage dogs," are a breed of dog known for their distinctive long body and short legs. Here are some key points about Dachshunds: Origin: Dachshunds originated in Germany and were originally bred for hunting. Their name in German means "badger dog," reflecting their historical use in hunting badgers. Appearance: They come in three coat varieties – smooth, long-haired, and wire-haired. The smooth coat is short and shiny, the long-haired has a soft and silky coat, and the wire-haired has a more coarse and wiry coat. Size: Dachshunds come in three sizes: standard, miniature, and kaninchen (rabbit). Standards weigh between 16-32 pounds, miniatures typically weigh around 11 pounds or less, and kaninchens are even smaller. Temperament: Dachshunds are known for their bold and lively personality. They can be independent and have a strong sense of smell. They are often good with families but may have a stub
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