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
Updated on: 14 Apr 2018
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That’s fine with Annie, the Bjerkes’ mini dachshund, who doesn’t seem to miss the backyard lawn.
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Angela Alioto has eight dogs (terrier, toy poodle, two dachshunds, French bulldog, ridgeback, goldendoodle and cavapoo).
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The long bodies and stout thoraxes of dachshunds, for example, had to be taken into account.
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And what about Labs, Chihuahuas, dachshunds and Dalmatians — why do those familiar pooches always get shut out?
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Jerry’s dachshund-mix puppy, Siggy, scampers down the corridor.
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The couple brought their 6-month-old miniature dachshund, Wrigley, to the pet parade and costume contest.
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In short, this weekend will be a good one for outdoor activities like, say, watching dachshunds race at the Fair Grounds Race Course or checking out some local jazz, R&B and Gospel artists at Soul Fest presented by AARP over at the Audubon Zoo.
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Within a week or two of joining the program, a nurse told Jeffries about her patient whose dachshund was scratching himself raw.
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Origin and Etymology of dachshund
German, from Dachs badger + Hund dog
DACHSHUND Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of dachshund for English Language Learners
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: a small type of dog that has a long body, very short legs, and long ears
DACHSHUND Defined for Kids
Definition of dachshund for Students
: a small dog of German origin with a long body, short legs, and long drooping ears
History for dachshund
Several centuries ago, the Germans developed a dog with short legs and a long body. These dogs were used to hunt burrowing animals such as badgers. Because of their shape, the dogs could follow a badger right down its hole. The Germans gave these dogs the name Dachshund, a compound word formed from Dachs, “badger,” and Hund, “dog.” The English word dachshund came from this German name.
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