Paws For This Week’s Animal Facts: Dachshund Edition

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Oct 20, 2021 7:00 PM EDT

Did you know Dachshunds are affectionately known as "Doxies?" Well, I didn't either. I always thought the long-bodied, short-legged, sphere-shaped pups were called Weiner dogs, and that was it. 

If this little-known fact intrigued you (or you are craving more fun facts from last week's segment), keep reading because here is a fun and interesting compilation of more "Doxie" facts that you probably didn't know. Not to mention, the pictures are just so darn cute to look at. I mean how could you pass up the opportunity to see one of these lil guys in a hot dog bun?!?! Enjoy, weiner lovers!
 

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    Dog - Dachshund in German means “badger hunter," they were originally bred to be hunters. Their short legs kept them close to the ground to easily track scents, and their narrow bodies allowed them to easily squeeze through small spaces ORGER
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    Dog - ICANHAS CHEEZ BURGER. Dachshunds are bred in two different sizes: miniature and standard. Standards can weigh up to 35 pounds and miniatures up to 11.
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    Dachshunds are small, to begin with, and now we also have a miniature version? Cuteness overload. So does this mean a newborn miniature puppy has to be on record for the smallest thing to exist ever?  
     

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    Dog - ICANHAS CHEEZ BURGER. There are three different types of coats: smooth, wired, and long-haired-but, smooth is the most popular.
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    Dog - Dachshunds inspired the creation of hotdogs! At first, they were called "Dachshund sausages" based on their similar looks, but the name quickly changed to hotdog. This explains why they are commonly known as weiner dogs. ICANHAS CHE BURGER.
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    Now, this is what I mean, Weiner dog is the most logical nickname for a dachshund. So, where did doxie come from? I bet not from a cool food-based fun fact like this one. 
     

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    Dog - The first time the Olympics had an official mascot was in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. It was a colorful ICANHAS Dachshund CHEEZ BURGER. named Waldi.
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    Dog - ICANHAS CHEEZ BURGER The Wienerschnitzel Weiner Nationals, a dachshund race, has been going on every year in Southern California since 1995. It's a silly race that definitely lends a major laugh.
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    Dog - ICANHAS CHEEZ BURGER. Dachshunds typically live 12-to-15 years-longer than most dog breeds
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    Brown - ICANHAS CHEEZ BURGER. Britain's first dog to be successfully cloned was a Dachshund named Winnie. They named the second one Mini Winnie!
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    Dog - Dachshunds are prone to back problems, or more specifically, disc herniation. As they grow older they often need help going up and down stairs and even need ramps to ICANHAS CHEEZ get on and off furniture. BORGER
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    Brown - ICANHAS CHEEZ BURGER. Dachshunds are the smallest type of hound in the breed.
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    Dog - They are extremely motivated by food. CHEEZ BURGER
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    Dog - ICANHAS CHEEZ BURGER. Dachshunds have big personalities, and they're not about to be ignored. With a surprisingly loud bark and an eager, affectionate personality, the dachshund is only small in stature
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