# dachshund

/ˈdɑksˌhʊnd/ (US) · /dˈætʃʃʌnd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dachshund
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

a small dog with a very long body and short legs. People often keep them as pets and sometimes call them sausage dogs.

For teachers: a small, long-bodied breed of dog with short legs, originally bred in Germany for hunting badgers.

## Examples

- My neighbour walks her dachshund every morning.
- The dachshund squeezed under the fence and ran straight into the neighbour's garden.
- Despite its short legs, the dachshund retains the bold temperament of a hunting dog, often standing its ground against much larger animals.

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