Definition von dachshund im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including miniature, long-haired, and short-haired varieties
A dachshund is a small dog that has very short legs, a long body, and long ears. a type of small dog with short legs and a long body ((because it was used to hunt badgers)). Dog breed of hound and terrier ancestry developed in Germany to pursue badgers (German, Dachs) into their burrows. It is a long-bodied, lively dog with a deep chest, short legs, tapering muzzle, and long ears. Usually reddish brown, or black and tan, it is bred in two sizes (standard and miniature) and in three coat types (smooth, long, and wiry). The standard dachshund stands about 7-10 in. (18-25 cm) high and weighs 16-32 lbs (7-14.5 kg); the miniature is shorter and weighs less than 9 lbs (4 kg)