Dashund: meaning, definitions and examples

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dashund

 

[ หˆdรฆks.hสŠnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dog breed

A dachshund is a small breed of dog known for its long body and short legs. They were originally bred for hunting small game, such as badgers, and are often referred to as 'wiener dogs' due to their unique shape. Dachshunds come in three coat types: smooth, long-haired, and wire-haired, and they can vary in color.

Synonyms

sausage dog, wiener dog

Examples of usage

  • I took my dachshund for a walk in the park.
  • Dachshunds are known for their playful and energetic nature.
  • Many people adore dachshunds for their adorable appearance.
  • Training a dachshund can be a fun challenge because of their stubbornness.

Translations

Translations of the word "dashund" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dashund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅˆเคถเคนเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dachshund

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 teckel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dachshund

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฅ์Šคํ›ˆํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุดู‡ู†ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jezevฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jezevฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŒŽ็Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะบัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฉแƒจแƒฃแƒœแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dachshund

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dachshund

Etymology

The name 'dachshund' comes from the German words 'Dachs' meaning badger, and 'Hund' meaning dog. This breed originated in Germany around the 15th century and was initially developed for hunting purposes, specifically for going into badger burrows. The unique characteristics of the dachshund were selected to help them perform tasks like digging and chasing prey, which required a long body and short legs. Over the years, the breed gained popularity as a companion animal, especially in the United States, where they became a favorite among families. Dachshunds have been featured in various cultural references, including literature and film, further solidifying their status as a beloved dog breed.