The dachshund, also known as the wiener dog, badger dog, and sausage
dog, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed. The dog may
be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired. The standard-sized
dachshund was developed to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other
burrow-dwelling animals. The miniature dachshund was bred to hunt small
animals such as rabbits.
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