Dachshund
June 17, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comments Off
The Dachshund was developed in Germany and used to hunt badger and fox since the 16th century. The name means ‘badger dog’ in German and if ever a dog deserved to be designated as a terrier, it was the Dachshund since it was used to go to ground (dig) after the badger. But when Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert introduced the breed to Britain, Hund was translated to mean ‘hound’ and the breed has been classified as a hound ever since. Tenacious and keen-nosed, Dachshunds work in packs and are strong and fearless when sent underground to rout out the ferocious badger. Read more
