dachshund

n. breed of dog

The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means "badger dog," from (der) Dachs, badger, and (der) Hund, dog. The standard size was developed to scent, chase, and flush badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, while the miniature was to hunt rabbits. Due to the long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to as a wiener dog, hot dog, or sausage dog. Notwithstanding the German origin of the dachshund's name, within Germany the breed is known—both formally and informally—as the Dackel or Teckel.
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Noun
1. small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows
(synonym) dachsie, badger dog
(hypernym) hunting dog
(hyponym) sausage dog, sausage hound

n. dachshund; breed of dog; basset, short-legged French-breed hunting dog, basset hound

n. dachshund, breed of dog