dachsie

• Substantiv, das eine kleine deutsche Hunderasse mit langem Körper, kurzen Beinen, kurzem glattem Fell und langen Hängeohren bezeichnet, die ursprünglich für die Jagd auf Wild in Bauen gezüchtet wurde; auch ein einzelner Hund dieser Rasse.

A noun referring to a small, long-bodied, short-legged breed of dog of German origin, characterized by a short sleek coat and long drooping ears, originally bred for hunting game in burrows.

1. Dog breedA2informal

   A small breed of dog with a long body, short legs, and drooping ears, originally bred in Germany for hunting animals in burrows.

   Dachshund

   • My neighbor owns a friendly dachsie named Oscar.
   • Dachsies are known for their courage and curiosity.
   • She took her dachsie for a walk in the park.

   Synonymedachshundsausage dog