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Dachshund
The Dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means “badger dog,” from (der) Dachs “badger” and (der) Hund “dog.” (In German the Dachshund is known most commonly as the Dackel or Teckel (in Dutch).) The breed was developed to scent , chase , and hunt badgers and other hole-dwelling animals. Due to the long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to in the United States and elsewhere as a wiener dog , hot dog , or sausage dog , though such terms are sometimes considered disparaging.
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian (also called Dalmatinac) dog breed is more than just the firefighters' best friend. Dalmations have a long history as coach dogs. Even today they love to remain active. Some may even say these fun-loving dogs are mischievous. ...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog breed is one of the few dog breeds named for a character in a work of literature, specifically a terrier-loving character in a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Like their fur, which is both hard and soft, Dandie Dinmont Terriers are both hard-working and affectionate. ...
Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher, also called Dobermann, is a much misunderstood dog. In the US and Canada, where the movies and television tend to go rabid over real or imagined dangers, Doberman Pinschers are often targets of cruel and largely unfair race-libel. True, the Doberman Pinscher breed was developed as a guard-dog breed. Many Dobermanns still guard homes and businesses. ...
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