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The current Dachshunds originated in Germany. In fact,
the name Dachshund is German for "badger dog,"
indicating why these dogs were originally bred to hunt
badgers. German foresters, in the 18th and 19th
centuries, mixed a variety of breeds together, aiming for a
fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a
badger burrow, and fight to the death with the vicious
badgers that were unlucky enough to inhabit that burrow.
Dachshunds have also been used to hunt foxes, and
believe it or not, wild boar. Even dachshunds who are
abundantly pampered with modern day amenities still
maintain this innate hunting instinct.
Dachshunds are recognized by their long bodies and short
legs. Their design is the epitome of form following
function. They are low to the ground, which allows them
to enter and maneuver through tunnels. Their senses are
also well developed.
In the United States, Dachshunds come in two sizes:
miniature (11 pounds and under as an adult) and standard
(usually between 16 and 32 pounds as an adult). A
Dachshund whose weight falls between 11 and 16 pounds
are affectionately known as tweenies.
the name Dachshund is German for "badger dog,"
indicating why these dogs were originally bred to hunt
badgers. German foresters, in the 18th and 19th
centuries, mixed a variety of breeds together, aiming for a
fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a
badger burrow, and fight to the death with the vicious
badgers that were unlucky enough to inhabit that burrow.
Dachshunds have also been used to hunt foxes, and
believe it or not, wild boar. Even dachshunds who are
abundantly pampered with modern day amenities still
maintain this innate hunting instinct.
Dachshunds are recognized by their long bodies and short
legs. Their design is the epitome of form following
function. They are low to the ground, which allows them
to enter and maneuver through tunnels. Their senses are
also well developed.
In the United States, Dachshunds come in two sizes:
miniature (11 pounds and under as an adult) and standard
(usually between 16 and 32 pounds as an adult). A
Dachshund whose weight falls between 11 and 16 pounds
are affectionately known as tweenies.
