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The Intriguing History: What Were Wiener Dogs Originally Bred For?

The Intriguing History: What Were Wiener Dogs Originally Bred For?

Wiener dogs, also known as Dachshunds, were initially bred in Germany in the 18th century to hunt badgers and other burrowing animals. Their long, muscular bodies and short, sturdy legs enable them to pursue and flush out quarry from burrows. Different sizes of Dachshunds were developed to hunt different types of prey, with the smallest being used to hunt rabbits and the largest to hunt wild boar.

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