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dachshund Definition

dachs·hund (däksho̵ont′)

noun

any of a breed of small dog with a long body, short legs, and drooping ears, of three varieties — smooth (or short-haired), long-haired, and wire-haired

Etymology: Ger < dachs, badger (prob. < IE base *tegu-, thick) + hund, dog: see hound

dachshund Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • name: He had a miniature dachshund named Rusty, " He's a lovely little fellow.
  • have: He had a miniature dachshund named Rusty, " He's a lovely little fellow.

Adjective modifier

  • haired: The short haired Dachshunds are easy to groom while the long haired and wire haired breeds require more extensive grooming.
  • miniature: He had a miniature dachshund named Rusty, " He's a lovely little fellow.
  • long: With their long, low bodies Dachshunds are one of the most instantly recognizable breeds.
  • smooth: Today's modern miniature smooth dachshund is a very intelligent, lively and courageous to the point of brashness.
  • small: And he now lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and small dachshund.
  • long-haired: Combined immunodeficiency has been reported in long-haired dachshunds and in basset hounds.

Modifies a noun

puppy: Toby, the 10-week-old, black-and-tan miniature dachshund puppy was exploring the patio and supposedly learning where to go potty.

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