Which breed is famous for being a “sausage dog” with a long body and short legs?

The story behind the answer

Dachshund is correct: it’s the classic “sausage” or “wiener” dog with a long, low-slung body and short legs. Bred in Germany to hunt burrowing animals, especially badgers (Dachs = badger, Hund = dog), their shape let them enter tunnels and maneuver underground while their loud bark helped hunters locate them.

Fun memory tip: think “Dachshund = hot-dog hunter”—the breed inspired the “wiener dog” nickname, and its name literally ties to its job. While Basset Hounds are also short-legged, they’re heavier scenthounds; Corgis have short legs but a more typical body length; and Beagles are compact and not especially long-backed.