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because they have short long bodies that can go into a badger hole and bring it out without the dog getting stuck in the hole. Daschunds are also a part of the hound dog family which means they have a kine sense of smell for hunting.
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What were dachshunds bred for?
The daschund was bred to go down into the burrows of rabbits and badgers, hence its height. The length of the body helped.
Where does daschund originate from?
The dachshund originated in Germany, where it was originally bred to hunt badgers and hares - "dachs" is the German word for badger.
What animal were dachshunds originally bred to hunt?
They were initially bred to hunt badgers. They can hunt burrowing animals like rabbits and foxes.
What is the hunting history of the daschund dog.?
Originally, in Germany they were bred and used to hunt badgers. Since the modern Daschund is smaller and quite lighter than the original German equivalent, they have since been used to hunt mainly rabbit and fox, and track various game. Packs have been used to take down wild boar and even wolverines. They are genuine hunting dogs, and are excellent scent trackers.
What if your daschund is scared too pee outside now?
Kill it
Can badgers kill people?
no
Do Badgers kill ducks?
Yes
What was the Glen of Imaal Terrier first bred for?
for hunting badgers and foxes and for chasing rats
What is the purpose of the Terrier group?
Terrier dogs were bred to control mice, rabbits, foxes and badgers.
How do you get a daschund on Nintendogs?
you can either but nitendogs daschund or you can go on bark mode and invite your friend whio has a daschund and it it atomatically added
What is an interesting fact about the weiner dog?
Dachshund's skin is not connected to their muscle. They were bred this way so the vicious badgers (dachs) couldn't get a solid hold on them while the dogs were pulling the badgers out of their holes.
Why were dachshunds bred?
The answer is within the name itself. Dachshund is German and translated means Badger Dog. They were bred short and long to go into burrows after badgers and other burrowing creatures to flush them out.
