Dachshund

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A breed of dog known for its long body and short legs. (German)

What does Dachshund mean?

German: A breed of dog known for its long body and short legs.. Dachshund is a German word meaning 'badger dog', referring to the breed's original purpose of hunting badgers.

Is Dachshund a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Dachshund in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Dachshund in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Dachshund suit?

Classic

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Dachshund Arrives at Check-In

When Dachshund checked in, we all wondered if he’d need a special chair—something long and low, but with plenty of wiggle room!

Names similar to Dachshund

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