Doggie Fashions

Dachshund
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The Dachshund comes from Germany hundreds of years ago. They were first bred for hunting Badger, hence the name Dachshund ("Dachs" is the German word for badger). Elongated body and the shortened legs were bred into this dog to dig out prey and go inside their burrows forcing them to leave their dens. The Miniature variety was bred to hunt hare and stoat. Dachshunds have also been known to hunt foxes and otters along with the badger. An adorable small dog, this breed is often affectionately referred to as "wiener dogs," as this pooch has a very unique shape. They are a clownish breed and can be mischievous at times. A very intuitive dog, the Dachshund is now most commonly seen as a companion rather than a hunter. These dogs love to be around people and should never exhibit signs of aggression or timidity. The Dachshund is an all around friendly pup, is very outgoing, and is sure to steal the hearts of everyone he meets. Due to his small size and tiny legs, this breed should not be placed in a home with larger dogs unless they were raised around each other. The Dachshund has the tendency to become jealous, however can do very well with many other toy breeds in the home providing they are not snippy.