The name Dachshund is derived from two German words: dachs, meaning badger, and hund, meaning hound. It was in the 16 th century that evidence of this small dog was found in reference to a “low, crooked-legged” dog which was called a “little burrow dog” or a “badger dog.” This breed was known for its hunting abilities, including its tendency to follow its prey into the burrow, then pull it out and kill it. The Dachshund comes in two sizes and three different coats. The original dog featured a smooth coat, and it is believed that it originated from a cross of a miniature French pointer and a pinscher. Others claim that is was developed from the St. Hubert hound in the 1700s...... find out more about this dog breeds.
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