dachshund

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A dachshund is a small, long-bodied, short-legged dog breed originally developed in Germany for badger hunting and now popular as a companion animal.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dog breed
domestic dog
hunting dog
belongsToGroup hound group
countryOfOrigin Germany
hasAlternativeName Dackel
Teckel
hasAverageLifespan 12–16 years
hasBodyShape long-bodied
hasCoatType long-haired
smooth
wire-haired
hasColor black and tan
chocolate
cream
dapple
red
hasEarType drop ears
hasLegLength short-legged
hasNotableTrait burrowing instinct
strong sense of smell
hasSizeVariety miniature
standard
hasTailType long tail
hasTemperament affectionate
courageous
independent
lively
stubborn
isPopularIn Germany
United Kingdom
United States of America
surface form: United States
nameLanguage German
nameMeaning badger dog
originalPurpose flushing burrowing animals
tracking badgers
proneToHealthIssue dental disease
intervertebral disc disease
obesity
recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
The Kennel Club (UK)
typicalHeightRange about 13–18 cm at withers (miniature)
about 20–27 cm at withers (standard)
typicalSize small
typicalWeightRange 7–14 kg (standard)
under 5 kg (miniature)
usedFor badger hunting
companion animal

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