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dachshund
noun
dachs·hund
ˈdäks-ˌhu̇nt 
-ˌhu̇nd
-ˌhu̇nd
ˈdäk-sənt;
especially British ˈdak-sənd
: any of a breed of long-bodied, short-legged dogs of German origin that occur in short-haired, long-haired, and wirehaired varieties
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Finalists The first finalist this week is Lefty, a dachshund fondly remembered by his owner Cathy.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Flower fans can enjoy concerts, rides, games, and even a dachshund race.
—Alina Polishuk, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
Musher Betsy Heidt of Wausau, Wisconsin, didn’t plan for her 18-pound dachshund mix, Muppy, to become one of the most recognizable sled dogs in the Midwest.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025
Another girl talked about using her car charger to walk her mini dachshund.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Flower fans can enjoy concerts, rides, games, and even a dachshund race.
—Alina Polishuk, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
Musher Betsy Heidt of Wausau, Wisconsin, didn’t plan for her 18-pound dachshund mix, Muppy, to become one of the most recognizable sled dogs in the Midwest.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025
Another girl talked about using her car charger to walk her mini dachshund.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Dachshund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dachshund. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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dachshund
noun
dachs·hund
ˈdäks-ˌhu̇nt
ˈdäk-sənt
ˈdäk-sənt
: any of a breed of dogs of German origin with a long body, very short legs, and long drooping ears
Etymology
from German Dachshund "dachshund," literally, "badger dog," from Dachs "badger" and Hund dog
Word Origin
The dachshund is a dog with short legs and a long history. The breed was developed in Germany more than a thousand years ago to hunt burrowing animals such as badgers. With its short legs and long, powerful body, the dachshund could follow a badger right down into its hole. It could even fight with the badger underground. The German name for the breed was Dachshund, a compound of Dachs, meaning "badger," and Hund, "dog." This German name was borrowed directly into English.
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