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14+ Historical Facts About Dachshunds You Might Not Know

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#7 German hunters, appreciating these qualities at their true worth, began to deduce the definition of a specific type of dog: stocky, short-legged, with an elongated body so that it could freely penetrate holes and ridges.

#8 Initially, short-legged dogs were used not only as purely hunting dogs, but also as “household” dogs, i.e. to cleanse the beds from parasites such as badgers, which destroy cereal crops in huge quantities.

#9 With the development of feudalism in Europe, the parataxis in Germany become very expensive property belonging to the nobility.

Mary Allen

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Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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