The name Dachshund comes from the German “Dachs” meaning “badger” and “hund” meaning dog. According to the AKC, Americans called the dog “Badger Dog” during the postwar years to disassociate the breed from his German origins. (1/15) by Judy Powell September 12, 2020, 5:14 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 1/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Bull terriers, with their distinctive faces and clownish disposition, are one of the most lovable breeds of the canine world. Next article You don’t have a purse, you have a “dog carrier.” Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.