Meaning of the word dachshund in English

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dachshund

US /ˈdɑːks.hʊnd/
UK /ˈdæk.sənd/
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Noun

a dog of a short-legged, long-bodied breed with a deep chest and long muzzle, bred originally in Germany for hunting badgers.

Example:
My neighbor has a cute little dachshund named Frank.
The dachshund's long body makes it unique.