The noble wiener dog was developed in Germany in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, although there are illustrations from as far back as the 1500's depicting a Dachshund-like dog. Some even believe that the Dachshund has been around since Ancient Egypt! I call it the "Mystery of the Dachshund Dog." They were bred from several existing breeds to produce a dog with short-legs, an elongated body, and a courageous spirit to hunt small game such as rabbits, hares, foxes, and even boars.
Excellent digging skills and the ability to chase their prey through small tunnels made the Dachshund a perfect and fierce hunter.
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