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With stumpy legs and a sausageshaped body, there’s no question that the dachshund is one of the most instantly recognisable dog breeds in the world. Throughout history it has known many different names, from ‘weiner dog’ to ‘doxie’, but it is now as much a part of British life as the corgi or the bulldog.
The number of dachshunds in the UK has soared over the past 150 years. Queen Victoria owned many during her lifetime, the first one being a present from her husband Prince Albert, and since her reign they have remained a royal favourite. Both HM the Queen and Princess Margaret are credited with popularising the crossbreed ‘dorgi’, as Princess Margaret’s dachshund mated with one of the Queen’s corgis.
However, as a nation we haven’t always been fond of dachshunds. During the First World War the popularity of the breed declined as it became a target of anti-German sentiment. But these dogs found favour again after the conflict ended and today the breed is one of the most in demand among those seeking an adorable addition to the family.
Dachshunds aren’t just wonderful pets, they are also intelligent working dogs. Known for their cheeky irreverence and expressive features, they are full of life and remarkably courageous, despite their miniature frame.
The number of dachshunds in the UK has soared over the past 150 years. Queen Victoria owned many during her lifetime, the first one being a present from her husband Prince Albert, and since her reign they have remained a royal favourite. Both HM the Queen and Princess Margaret are credited with popularising the crossbreed ‘dorgi’, as Princess Margaret’s dachshund mated with one of the Queen’s corgis.
However, as a nation we haven’t always been fond of dachshunds. During the First World War the popularity of the breed declined as it became a target of anti-German sentiment. But these dogs found favour again after the conflict ended and today the breed is one of the most in demand among those seeking an adorable addition to the family.
Dachshunds aren’t just wonderful pets, they are also intelligent working dogs. Known for their cheeky irreverence and expressive features, they are full of life and remarkably courageous, despite their miniature frame.