My family, well my mom and my sister Joanna, are pretty obsessed with dachshunds. I think it stems from the fact that my Grandma had a few of them growing up so I think that is when my mom fell in love with them. Below is a picture Joanna sent me of Gretchen, staring out the window from her room, ready at a moment's notice to defend against Yann, the neighbor who I am sure harbors a dark secret. :)
Dachshund Facts (from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dachshunds)
The name Dachshund is German and literally means "badger dog," from (der) Dachs "badger" and (der) Hund "dog".
The breed was developed to scent, chase, and hunt badgers and other hole-dwelling animals.
Dachshunds have many nicknames in the US. Some of these nicknames are: hot dog, wiener dog, sausage dog, and doxie.
Dachshunds come in two sizes: standard and miniature.
Dachshunds come in three coat types: smooth, long, and wire.
H. L. Mencken said that "A dachshund is a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long."
Dachshunds can be extremely loyal and loving, as well as extremely loud.
According to the American Kennel Club�s breed standards, "the dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed.�
Dachshunds are notoriously hard to house train.
