<P> Dachshunds also participate in conformation shows, field trials and many other events organized through pure - bred dog organizations such as the American Kennel Club (AKC). According to the AKC, the dachshund is ranked in 13th place in popularity amongst dog breeds in the United States . </P> <P> The name "dachshund" is of German origin and literally means "badger dog," from Dachs ("badger") and Hund ("hound, dog"). The pronunciation varies widely in English: variations of the first and second syllables include / ˈdɑːks - /, / ˈdæks - / and / - hʊnt /, / - hʊnd /, / - ən d / . Although "dachshund" is a German word, in modern German they are more commonly known by the name Dackel or, among hunters, Teckel . The German word is pronounced (ˈdakshʊnt). </P> <P> Because of their long, narrow build, they are often nicknamed wiener dog or sausage dog . "Dachshund" may be erroneously pronounced and / or spelled "dash hound," "dash - hound," or "dashound" by some English speakers . </P> <P> While classified in the hound group or scent hound group in the United States and Great Britain, the breed actually has its own group in the countries which belong to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Federation). Many dachshunds, especially the wire - haired subtype, may exhibit behavior and appearance that are similar to that of the terrier group of dogs . An argument can be made for the scent (or hound) group classification because the breed was developed to use scent to trail and hunt animals, and probably descended from the Saint Hubert Hound like many modern scent hound breed such as bloodhounds and Basset Hounds; but with the persistent personality and love for digging that probably developed from the terrier, it can also be argued that they could belong in the terrier, or "earth dog", group . </P>

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