sausage dog
noun
British, informal
: a small type of dog that has a long body, very short legs, and long ears : a dachshund
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Germany’s agriculture ministry denied that the new draft bill would amount to a ban on particular breeds, including the sausage dog.
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Frederik Pleitgen, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Frederik Pleitgen, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
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