Dacshund pronunciation

**clara4457** · 07-16-2003, 05:42 AM

My family had dachshunds while I was growing up and we always pronounced it "dox-hund".

Bratt - Welcome to pet talk. Sidney is adorable.

**EnchantedGypsy** · 12-20-2006, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by clara4457

we always pronounced it "dox-hund".

Same here.... That's how I've been pronouncing them since I was about 8 years old*lol* Quite a few years ago there was a televised world dog show (from Mexico I believe), and the Dachshund had it's own separate group which included a "Toy" variety.

**Husky15** · 12-20-2006, 10:20 PM

At first I would pronounce it "Dash-und", but on dog shows I've heard it pronounced "Dack-sund"/"Dack-shund".

**CryingScarf** · 12-27-2006, 01:13 PM

I lived in Germany for 6 years, so I say it.. very german like haha..

**Tora Oni** · 01-01-2007, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by clara4457

My family had dachshunds while I was growing up and we always pronounced it "dox-hund".

Bratt - Welcome to pet talk. Sidney is adorable.

Yeah beacuse there is another breed called a dashhound though I think it is a second name. One that isn't fromaly recognised yet stilll used to refer to the breed. 'Dok-hund' is how I pronounce Dachsund, though I'm a little favorable to a little k sound when I say things "Dox-hund" is what I believe it is supose to be pronounced.

**bratt** · 07-16-2003, 08:35 AM

hey clara,

Thanks for the welcome.
sid is my only dog so he is special - i also have 5 cats. they hate him! that's why he had to go to live with my mom (for his own safety). but i see him almost every day.

**Layka3000** · 07-18-2003, 07:56 PM

Depends where you live!!!

**bnormal** · 07-18-2003, 09:18 PM

"nee sawn"

**BC_MoM** · 12-20-2006, 02:21 PM

I know that it is correctly pronounced dox-ind, but I say dash-hound. LOL

**Twisterdog** · 12-27-2006, 11:06 PM

I guess I say "Doc-sund"

Never really thought about it before.

Always cracks me up though when a customer will call and say, "I need to get my Datsun groomed." Like the car. I'm always tempted to ask if they want an oil change, too.

**Linda York** · 07-21-2003, 01:59 PM

Low Bellies........ I have three. I've always said "Dox-sin". is that considered "hooked on phonics"?? Welcome Bratt, Sidney is just adorable. He was out numbered..... 5 to 1.

Dachshunds Rule.

**bratt** · 07-21-2003, 08:33 PM

hi linda!

thanks for the welcome. my oldest cat is ok with sid but the others hate him. he is much safer at my mom's (and so are they.)
can i ask you a question? are your dachshunds agressive at all?

sid has always listened to me but refuses to listen to my mom. and if my dad gets too close, well, watch out!

i know they let him get away with too much and that's how they lost control but he sure is king now.

april & co.

**puppygrrl4eva7** · 07-22-2003, 07:32 AM

I say doxin

**Linda York** · 07-22-2003, 11:43 AM

Hi! My guys are not aggressive at all. They are very proctective though. I think every animal has certain "traits" but always have their own little personalities and often I have seen then act like "one people dog". They are very smart and will work people to their benifit. Being a little dog, I think they have a big attitude. I just love them. And we all know, the older we get, the crankier we are!!!