Find out these fun facts, and more, below.
#1 Although Dachshunds are now kept predominantly as pets in many countries, they were originally bred as working dogs.
#2 The first names by which they were known were ‘Dachs Krieger’, which translates as badger warrior, and ‘Dachs Kriecher’, which translates as badger crawler.
#3 They Possibly Originate from Egypt
#4 According to Stanley Coren’s book ‘Intelligence of Dogs’, the Dachshund is the 49th most intelligent dog breed.
#5 Dachshunds are prone to spinal disorders
