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Dachshund: meaning, definitions and examples

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dachshund

 

[ หˆdษ‘หkshสŠnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dog breed

The dachshund is a long-bodied dog breed known for its distinctive shape, including short legs and a long torso. Originally bred in Germany for hunting badgers, they are playful, curious, and have a strong personality. Dachshunds come in various sizes, including standard and miniature, and can have different coat types: smooth, longhaired, or wirehaired. They are often described as intelligent dogs that can be stubborn but are loyal to their families.

Synonyms

dashund, wiener dog

Examples of usage

  • My dachshund loves to dig in the garden.
  • The dachshund wiggled its tail excitedly.
  • They trained their dachshund to perform tricks.
  • At the dog park, the dachshund made friends with a poodle.

Translations

Translations of the word "dachshund" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salsicha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅˆเคšเคถเฅเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dackel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anjing dachshund

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะบัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jamnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚นใƒ•ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perro salchicha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sosis kรถpek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฅ์Šคํ›ˆํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูƒุณู‡ู†ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jezevฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazveฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…Š่‚ ็Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะบัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฅแƒจแƒฃแƒœแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perro salchicha

Etymology

The word 'dachshund' comes from the German words 'Dachs,' meaning badger, and 'Hund,' meaning dog. This breed has roots in Germany and was developed in the 15th century. It was specifically bred for its hunting ability, particularly in flushing out badgers from their burrows. The characteristic elongated body and short legs allowed them to navigate burrows easily. The breed gained substantial popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly after World War I when they were often named 'wiener dogs' due to their resemblance to the shape of a sausage. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed officially in 1885, and over the years, dachshunds have become beloved family pets due to their playful and affectionate nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,022, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.