Dachshund
(noun)
A breed of small, long-bodied, short-legged dogs with a distinctive appearance.
Origin:
The word 'dachshund' is derived from the german words 'dachs' meaning 'badger' and 'hund' meaning 'dog'.
Examples:
- The dachshund was bred to hunt badgers and other small game.
- The little dachshund was so cute, with its long body and short legs.
- The dachshund's body was specifically designed for digging into burrows.
- The dachshund's keen sense of smell made it an excellent hunter.
- Many dachshund owners considered their pets to be more like children than dogs.