dachshund
/ˈdɑːkshʊnd/
noun
- A breed of dog with a long body, short legs, and droopy ears, originally bred to hunt badgers.
- Many people recognize a dachshund by its distinctive long snout and short legs.
- Our neighbor has a friendly dachshund named Oscar who loves to dig in the garden.
- The dachshund waddled across the room and curled up on the rug.