07/28/2025
Did you know this about Daschunds?
1. Dachshunds are hunting dogs with a high prey drive; they are scent hounds to be exact.
2. The difference between standard and miniature is just weight. 22 lbs and under mini. Over standard.
How to pronounce “Dachshund”.
3. The word Dachshund is made up of two different German words – dachs (badger) + hund (dog). In German, “chs” is pronounced like “ks”, or “x”, so the word “Dachs” is pronounced DAKS or DAX. In German, the word “hund” is pronounced HUUNT. Therefore, Dachshund is pronounced Daks-huunt.
Dachshunds are smart and curious.
4. They were bred to hunt animals that will fight back. Because of this they often don’t back down or give up in the face of a threat.
5, Dachshunds live for a long time, the average is 14-16 years old.
Are you prepared to have that long of a best friend?
How many did you know? Did one surprise you? If so which one…or maybe the question is what is something you think I missed? What would you have put? Pick one to answer. I can’t wait to connect with all of you!
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