dachshund

dachs·hund | \ ˈdäks-ˌhu̇nt

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, -ˌhu̇nd

How to pronounce dachshund (audio)

; ˈdäk-sənt; especially British ˈdak-sənd \

Definition of dachshund

: any of a breed of long-bodied, short-legged dogs of German origin that occur in short-haired, long-haired, and wirehaired varieties

Examples of dachshund in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At first, the mascot was a three-foot long wooden or fiberglass dachshund, Moyer isn't sure which. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, "He's spent 50 years as scorekeeper for the Frankfort basketball Hot Dogs," 26 Nov. 2019 Clearly a fan favorite, Burns the longhaired dachshund will have a chance to win for all underdogs in the final ring of seven Tuesday night. — Ben Walker, The Seattle Times, "Dachshunds get chance to break out of Westminster doghouse," 12 Feb. 2019 Davidson said while hugging his black dachshund sidekick Little Sammy. — Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, "Homework without a home: Colorado college to open homeless shelter for students as degree-seekers struggle statewide," 26 Dec. 2019 At home, George enjoyed being outside in his garden, long walks in the mountains with Yolande and their dachshunds, and visiting his family. — courant.com, "George Gershel," 27 Sep. 2019 Options include dachshund, Havanese, Airedale terriers and 12 other popular pooches. — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "25 gifts for pets and the people who love them," 4 Dec. 2019 There’ll also be brats and wurst aplenty, all sorts of beer games (including the vaunted Best Beer Belly competition), even a dachshund race. — Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Das Best Oktoberfest, Miranda Lambert, MST3K and more things to do in Baltimore this week," 22 Sep. 2019 Wapping Fair: Attracting all animal lovers, this fair offers dachshund races — while they’re dressed as hot dogs — an animal costume contest and an exhibit on raptor and reptiles on Sunday. — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, "Here’s all you need to know about your favorite country fairs in Connecticut for 2019," 30 July 2019 Piglet’s journey The double dapple dachshund-chihuahua mix is now two and a half years old. — Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al, "The story of Piglet, a deaf and blind dog, comes to Alabama," 13 Oct. 2019

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“Dachshund.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dachshund. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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