dachshund UK /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/US /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ noun1 •A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including standard-sized, miniature (smooth-haired, long-haired, and short-haired) varieties.Say what you will of dachshunds, their peculiar shape makes them the easiest breed of dog to trip over in existence. — 1960 formsDachshunde · Dachshunds · dachshunde · dachshunds