Because they were bred for hunting, they have a very strong prey drive. Fast moving, and furry, objects will almost always get their attention and don’t be surprised if they make a scene. (2/15) by Judy Powell September 20, 2020, 10:52 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The name “Dachshund” literally means “badger dog,” from Dachs (“badger”) and Hund (“hound, dog”) in Germany, where they originated. Next article Miniatures are defined a dog that is 11 lbs or under at 1 year of age. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.