Teckel

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Teckel is another name for the dachshund, a small, long-bodied dog breed originally developed in Germany for hunting badgers and other burrowing animals.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf canine
dog breed
domestic dog
alsoKnownAs Dachshund NERFINISHED
belongsToGroup hound group
scent hound
countryOfOrigin Germany
developedFor hunting badgers
hunting burrowing animals
etymology German word meaning "badger dog" (Dachs-hund)
hasBodyShape long-bodied
hasCoatType long-haired
smooth
wire-haired
hasColorPattern brindle
dapple (merle)
hasColorVariety black and tan
chocolate
red
hasEarType drop ears
hasLegType short-legged
hasSizeVariety miniature
rabbit (kaninchen)
standard
hasTail long
hasTypicalHealthIssue intervertebral disc disease
obesity risk
isKeptAs family pet
show dog
working dog
isPopularIn Germany NERFINISHED
United Kingdom NERFINISHED
United States NERFINISHED
isSubjectOf breed standards
isUsedAs earthdog
tracking dog
lifespan 12–16 years
originPeriod 17th century
recognizedBy American Kennel Club NERFINISHED
Fédération Cynologique Internationale NERFINISHED
The Kennel Club (UK) NERFINISHED
temperament bold
independent
lively
stubborn
usedFor companionship
hunting

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