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Dachshund Did You Know?
- The Dachshund was developed in Germany more than 300 years ago to hunt
badgers (dachs, badgers; hund, dog).
- From 1930 to 1940, Dachshunds advanced from 28th to sixth rank among American
registrations, and maintained this average rank through World War II by
constructive public relations.
- Dachshunds are bred with three coat varieties: (1) Smooth, (2) Long, and
(3) Wirehaired, and is shown in two sizes: standard and miniature.
- Dachshunds are accomplished hunting dogs despite their lapdog reputations.
- In the postwar years, to avoid associations with Germany, the Dachshund's
name was temporarily translated to "badger dog."
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