Dachshund

The dachshund (UK: /ˈdæksənd/ or US: /ˈdɑːkshʊnt/ DAHKS-huunt or /ˈdɑːksənt/) (English badger dog) is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed.

The standard size dachshund was developed to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, while the miniature dachshund was bred to hunt smaller prey such as rabbits. In the United States, they have also been used to track wounded deer and hunt prairie dogs.

Dachshunds also participate in conformation shows, field trials and many other events organized through pure-bred dog organizations such as the American Kennel Club (AKC). According to the AKC, the dachshund is ranked in 13th place in popularity amongst dog breeds in the United States.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Dachshund", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

More Articles For You

These Fab Dachshunds are Everything You Need Right Now.
Dachshund

These Fab Dachshunds are Everything You Need Right Now.

Learn More →
These Dachshunds are Heart-Meltingly Lovable
Dachshund

These Dachshunds are Heart-Meltingly Lovable

Learn More →
These Dachshunds are Preposterously Goofy
Dachshund

These Dachshunds are Preposterously Goofy

Learn More →
These Dachshunds are the Poster-Pups for Being Gorgeous.
Dachshund

These Dachshunds are the Poster-Pups for Being Gorgeous.

Learn More →
Couldn't You Just Look at These Cute Dachshunds All Day?
Dachshund

Couldn't You Just Look at These Cute Dachshunds All Day?

Learn More →
These Gorgeous Dachshunds are Everything You Need Right Now.
Dachshund

These Gorgeous Dachshunds are Everything You Need Right Now.

Learn More →
Oh Jeez. Can you Believe How Mischeivous These Dachshunds Are?
Dachshund

Oh Jeez. Can you Believe How Mischeivous These Dachshunds Are?

This is Sookie! She is an outgoing, energetic, playful pup that isn't afraid of anything. She loves people and dogs, but she especially loves ...