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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