* Origin: The word "Dachshund" is a combination of two German words:
* Dach: meaning "badger" or "roof"
* Hund: meaning "dog"
* Meaning: The name literally means "badger dog," referring to the breed's original purpose of hunting badgers in their burrows.
* Arrival in English: The breed itself was imported into England from Germany in the 19th century. As the breed became popular, the German name was adopted into English, without much alteration.
It's a great example of how words from other languages can find their way into English, especially when they refer to objects or concepts that become popular or significant.