the dachshund is a small, long-bodied dog breed known for its distinctive and short legs

dog breed small long body short legs sausage loyal playful affectionate companion pet family friendly curious intelligent alert brave independent energetic lively joyful healthy sturdy muscular compact beautiful attractive distinctive unique popular groomed brushed clean tidy wellmannered polite sociable outgoing loving gentle patient obedient active agile strong determined fearless protective dachshund long-bodied shape