Fearlessness, pronounced individuality, amazing ingenuity, and independence in decision-making, which indicates high mental abilities – all this is a dachshund.
Dachshund is a hunting dog intended for burrow hunting, and in this segment, it can rightfully be considered the oldest breed.
#1 Dachshund is the oldest breed of hunting burrowing dogs.
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#2 The time of origin of this breed is still not known exactly.
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#3 According to some theories, dachshunds originated in ancient Egypt, where carved images of short-legged hunting dogs were found.
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