An old or dialectal term for dachshunds or a reference to the breed's German origins (from 'dachs' meaning badger in German).
From German 'Dachs' meaning 'badger,' the animal these dogs were originally bred to hunt. This is the root of the full breed name 'dachshund' (badger dog).
The German word 'Dachs' (badger) is the hidden story in every dachshund's name—these dogs were specifically engineered with short legs to chase badgers into burrows, and their name literally translates to 'badger dog,' making it one of the most descriptive breed names in existence.
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