[kaylar]

Pretty sure you're a fellow dachshund victim owner, so here's a ping...Oh, and look at this shocking link I found a few days ago, when I became curious about the dachshund's popularity in the land of its origin:

Dachshund's days look numbered (in Germany)

In the immortal words of Eric Cartman, "What the hell is wrong with German people?!?!"

[JoeProBono]

“....Sausage dogs are undeniably cute but fall short in the elegance department with their long bodies, crooked little legs and floppy ears.

They were bred by hunters in the 16th century to fit into tight holes to catch badgers and foxes. Their aggressive, self-confident character makes them a desired hunting companion to this day, and they are known for taking on other dogs several times their size.....”