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The Dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means "badger dog" (der Dachs—"badger"; der Hund—"dog"). The breed was developed to scent, chase, and hunt badgers and other hole-dwelling animals. Due to the long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to in the United States and elsewhere as a "wiener dog", "hot dog", or "sausage dog". Although Dachshund is a German word, it is rarely used in Germany, where the Dachshund is known most commonly as the Dackel or Teckel.
Appearance
A full-sized Dachshund averages 16 to 32 lb (7 to 14.5 kg), while the Miniature variety typically weighs less than 11 lb (5 kg). As early as the 1990s, owners' use of a third weight class became common, the "Tweenie", which included those Dachshunds that fell in between full and miniature, ranging from 10 to 15 lb (4.5 to 6.75 kg). Modern Dachshunds are characterized by their crooked legs, loose skin, and barrel-like chest, attributes that were deliberately added to the breed to increase their ability to burrow into tight spaces, as well as the long tail, which in hunting situations, is often used by the owner as a handle, to aid in extracting the Dachshund from the burrow hole after capturing its prey. They come in three coat varieties: Smooth, Longhaired, and Wirehaired; the Wirehaired variety is generally shorter in spine length than the other two. H. L. Mencken said that "A dachshund is a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long," which is their main claim to fame, although many poems and songs refer to them as "two dogs long". This characteristic has led them to be quite a recognizable breed and featured in many a joke and cartoon.
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Kia's Dachshund/Teckel Site. - Information about the Dachshund (Teckel) in Dutch and in English.
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Dachshund Delights - Dachshund gifts, and gifts for Dachshunds. Includes newsletter, information, catalog, and links.
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Dachshund Memorial Page - In memory of dogs loved by any Dachshund lover who finds his or her way here.
Dachshund Web Ring Listing - Links to Dachshund web sites.
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Dachshundpages - Lots of Dachshund pictures, features, and health information.
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Home of the Sleeping Doxies - News, fun, stories, and information.
Hotdogdog - Showcasing viewer submitted pictures from around the world.
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ObedientDachshunds - An e-mail list for those who show or train their Dachshunds in obedience, agility, tracking, or other performance events.
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Ozdachs - Pictures and dog care advice.
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Robbie's Dachshund Page - Article about the star of quot;Weiner Dog Come Home.quot;
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The Dachshund Network - Dachshund, general canine and pet site that is educational and entertaining.
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Weiner Dogs Web Ring - Web Ring devoted to adorable, lovable, personable little wiener dogs. Includes information about joining.
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