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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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