14 Facts Dachshund Lovers Know By Heart

If you are a Dachshund owner, you already know that they are the best dogs to have around. They are fun-loving, bold, and gregarious. In addition, you would probably agree that they are impossible to be confused with other breeds because of their unique body shape.

But if you are a true Dachshund lover, here are 14 facts you know by heart.

#1 Their name literally means “badger hound”

#2 They come in 15 colors

#3 The hot dog was named after the dog

#4 This breed is notorious for being hyper-alert

#5 Dachshunds have big personalities for their size, and they’re not about to be ignored

#6 They are tenacious, intelligent, and can be very goal-focused

#7 Dachshunds may be small, but they’re definitely working dogs at heart!

#8 These dogs are not quiet

#9 Dachshunds are the smallest hounds

#10 Dachshunds live a long time

#11 Small size, great appetite

#12 The reliable watcher

#13 Queen Victoria is known for being partial to the breed, saying “Nothing will turn a man’s home into a castle more quickly and effectively than a Dachshund.”

#14 The little Doxie is known for jumping out of people’s arms