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06 Jul, 2021 By : Staff Writer

The History of Dachshund

The Dachshund, also known as the wiener dog, badger dog, and sausage dog, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed. They can be either smooth, wire, or long-haired. The standard-sized Dachshund was developed to smell, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, while the miniature Dachshund used to hunt small animals such as rabbits.

The Dachshund’s German history goes back some 600 years. For a dog of any size, Dachshund is a formidable opponent with razor-sharp teeth and claws. Characteristics like courage, cleverness, strength, and perseverance equip them for battling any foe. For a small breed, their barking is loud, which, in the early days, allowed the Dachshund’s human hunting partner to mark the hound’s underground location.

The Dachshund has traditionally been known as the national symbol of Germany and was the first official mascot for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, with the name Waldi.

Smart and vigilant, Dachshunds make fine watchdogs and require a caring, loving human who understands its need for entertainment and exercise.