"Being the owner of dachshunds, to me a book on dog discipline becomes
a volume of inspired humor. Every sentence is a riot. Some day, if I
ever get a chance, I shall write a book, or warning, on the character
and temperament of the dachshund and why he can't be trained and
shouldn't be. I would rather train a striped zebra to balance an
Indian club than induce a dachshund to heed my slightest command. When
I address Fred I never have to raise either my voice or my hopes. He
even disobeys me when I instruct him in something he wants to do."
— E. B. White
The Dachshund, also known as the wiener dog,
badger dog, and sausage
dog, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed.
They may be smooth, wire, or long-haired.
The standard-sized dachshund was developed to scent, chase, and flush
out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, while the miniature
dachshund was bred to hunt small animals such as rabbits and other
smaller animals.