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Dachshund dog on a lead

Dachshund

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A Dachshund is a popular pet dog with a long, low body and extremely short legs, which originated from Germany. The word Dachs means badger in German, and in earlier days hunting badgers was a widespread activity which used dogs. Despite their endearing appearance as pets, these dogs were actually bred to fit down badger holes and even fight badgers.

Dachshunds are sometimes comically referred to as “sausage dogs” or “wieners”  because of their long tubular shape, not because of any risk they might hunt sausages or be eaten like sausages.