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=Long-hair and short=
=Long-hair and short=
[[Image:Dachshund puppies.jpg|thumbnail|right| A long-haired dachshund with her puppies.]]


=Known health problems with this breed=
=Known health problems with this breed=

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The dachshund is a long dog with very short legs. A small dog with a big bark, it was originally bred as a hunter of badgers. The name dachshund means "badger dog" in German.

Hound or terrier?

Dachshunds are recognized in several sizes

Long-hair and short

A long-haired dachshund with her puppies.

Known health problems with this breed