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noun
- one of a German breed of dogs having short legs, a long body and ears, and a usually tan or black-and-tan coat.
noun
- a long-bodied short-legged breed of dog
1881, from German Dachshund (15c.), from Dachs (Old High German dahs, 11c.) “badger” (perhaps literally “builder;” see texture) + Hund “dog” (see hound (n.)).
Probably so called because the dogs were used in badger hunts, their long, thin bodies bred to burrow into setts. French taisson, Spanish texon, tejon, Italian tasso are Germanic loan words.
Dachshund Dog Breed Information
Dachshund Dog Breed Information
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