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Why do Dachshunds have such long bodies and short legs?

“Dachshunds were bred with long bodies and short legs so they could dig into badger burrows and chase the animals underground. Their shape is basically a piece of hunting equipment, not just a cute design.”

Reference: American Kennel Club (AKC)

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Fact about the prairie dog language

Prairie dogs, those little pups popping in and out of holes on vacant lots and rural rangeland, are talking up a storm. They have different "words" for tall human in yellow shirt, short human in green shirt, coyote, deer, red-tailed hawk and many other creatures.

What does the word "Dachshund" mean?

"Dachshund" means "badger dog" in German, which tells you exactly what the breed was built for.

Strange law in Cleveland Ohio

In Cleveland, Ohio, it's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.

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