15 Things you didn’t know about dachshunds

#4 – Have 3 coat types

Another trait people are not always aware of is that the doxie comes in the popular smooth coat as well as a longhaired and a wire-haired. All three coats are acceptable in the show ring.

Image source: @TonyAlter via Flickr
Image source: @TonyAlter via Flickr

#5 – They Are A Queen’s Favorite

Queen Victoria is known for being partial to the breed, saying “Nothing will turn a man’s home into a castle more quickly and effectively than a Dachshund.” (GoodReads.com). She is credited for the breed’s popularity in Britain.

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#6 – They Were The First Olympic Mascot

The very first Olympic mascot in the history of the Olympic Games was Waldie a dachshund for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. The Olympic marathon route was designed to be in the shape of the dog that year. (Olympic.org)

Image source: Olympic.org
Image source: Olympic.org

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