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Wiener dogs, also known as Dachshunds, have long bodies and short legs. Their name means "badger dog" in German because people bred them long ago to hunt badgers underground. They are brave, funny, and full of energy! [1, 2, 3]
Fun Facts About Wiener Dogs
- Name in German: Their real name is Dachshund. "Dachs" means badger and "hund" means dog.
- Built for Digging: Their long bodies and short legs let them squeeze right into dark animal holes. Their floppy ears keep dirt out of their ears while they dig.
- Olympic Mascot: A colorful dachshund named Waldi was the very first official mascot for the Olympic Games in Munich in the year 1972.