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The '''dachshund''' is a long [[dog]] with very short legs. A small dog with a big bark, it was originally bred as a hunter of badgers. The name dachshund means "badger dog" in German.  
The '''dachshund''' is a long [[dog]] with very short legs. A small dog with a big bark, it was originally bred as a hunter of badgers. Its name means "badger dog" in German.  


==Hound or terrier?==
==Hound or terrier?==

Revision as of 18:37, 30 March 2007

The dachshund is a long dog with very short legs. A small dog with a big bark, it was originally bred as a hunter of badgers. Its name means "badger dog" in German.

Hound or terrier?

Dachshunds are recognized in several sizes

Long-hair and short

Known health problems with this breed