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5 Cool Facts About Dachshunds (Doxies)!

They're adorable, they're Doxies, they're Hot Dogs! From mini to standard, dapple to long hair, here are some fun things you may not have know about these little cuties. The correct pronunciation is DAKS-HUND, and not the commonly used DASH-HOUND The first known reference to this breed of dog called them Dachs Krieger, or "Badger Warrior". The Dachshund is a German name and literally translates to "Badger Dog". All sizes of Doxies were originally bred as hunting dogs, using a keen sense of smell, quick sharp movements, and a loud and often used bark to assist in the hunt for[...]

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5 Interesting Facts About Labs

Labs are uber popular, and with good reason as they're fun, energetic, versatile, and typically great with all members of the family. Here are 5 cool facts you may not have known about Labs The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the US...for 24 STRAIGHT YEARS!  This according to AKC registration figures The generally agreed upon start date for Labs history was in the 1500s in Newfoundland province in Canada The first Yellow Lab wasn't registered until 1899, his name was Ben of Hyde A Labs mouth is a precision instrument...they can be trained to carry something as[...]

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