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==Long-hair and short==
==Long-hair and short==


[[Image:PuddyRug.jpg|A short hair dachshund]]
[[Image:PuddyRug.jpg|thumb|A short hair dachshund]]


==Known health problems with this breed==
==Known health problems with this breed==

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The dachshund is a long dog with very short legs. A small dog with a big bark, it was originally bred as a hunter of badgers. Its name means "badger dog" in German.

Hound or terrier?

Dachshunds are recognized in several sizes

Long-hair and short

A short hair dachshund

Known health problems with this breed