Fun Facts about Dachshunds

• The Dachshund is considered a symbol of the country of Germany. A Dachshund named Waldi was the mascot at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
• Pablo Picaso  and many other celebs had Dachshunds for pets.
• It belongs to the hound group of dogs.
• It is better to use a harness to walk a dachshund than a collar as a collar can hurt its back.
• They are generally three times as long as they are tall.
• Even with their short legs, they are fast and have good endurance.