1) Where did Dachshunds originate?
Dachshunds actually originated in Germany, and their name is German.
2) What does the Dachshund's name mean?
Dachshund, in German, means ‘Badger Dog', which is pretty interesting. It's almost hard to imagine Dachshunds chasing badgers around, but that was what they were bred to do.
3) What was named after the Dachshund?
The hotdog! At first they were called ‘dachshund dogs', but they later became known as the hotdog.
4) What are the three kinds of coats dachshunds can have?
Dachshunds come in three types: Long, smooth and wire. They also come in different colors, such as black and brown, and plain brown.
5) Why were miniature Dachshunds bred?
Even though their name means ‘badger dog', mini Dachshunds were actually bred to fit into rabbit holes and attack rabbits. The standard Dachshund is too big to fit into those holes.
6) What group does the Dachshund belong to?
The Dachshund belongs to the hound group. They have a very good sense of smell and are excellent at hunting.
7) The Dachshund was bred to hunt what type of animal?
The Dachshund was bred to hunt badgers. The word dachshund means “Badger Dog”.
8) Dachshunds make good watch dogs.
The Dachshund makes an excellent watch dog! They are little dogs with loud barks. They also have good hearing and a great sense of smell and are very protective of their territory.
9) Most Dachshunds are stubborn.
Dachshunds are usually very stubborn dogs. They like things their way and like to test the rules of the house. They are lovable dogs and love attention.
10) Dachshunds are prone to_______ problems.
Their long spinal cords and short rib cages makes spinal injury an area of serious concern of the Dachshund. Obesity only serves to endanger their already fragile spine.
