The Dachshund is a small and cute breed of dog that is well-known for its short legs and long body.
#1 They Possibly Originate from Egypt.
#2 They Were Originally Bred as Working Dogs.
#3 Dachshunds Have Many Alternative Names.
Other names by which this breed is known to include Weenie Dog, Wiener-Dog, Bassotto, Sosis, Perro Salchicha, Jamnik, Badger Dog, Tax, and Takca. Which name is used often depends on the location as they have different names in different countries.