n.
Dog breed of hound and terrier ancestry developed in Germany to pursue badgers (German, Dachs ) into their burrows.
It is a long-bodied, lively dog with a deep chest, short legs, tapering muzzle, and long ears. Usually reddish brown, or black and tan, it is bred in two sizes (standard and miniature) and in three coat types (smooth, long, and wiry). The standard dachshund stands about 710 in. (1825 cm) high and weighs 1632 lbs (714.5 kg); the miniature is shorter and weighs less than 9 lbs (4 kg).