Dachshunds Wall Calendar: Low to the ground and long in body, the Dachshund is a friendly, personable dog. Dachshund translated literally from German means �?badger dog.�? With its long body and short legs, this spunky dog is very intelligent and loves to unearth underground critters, including badgers. If you dig Dachshunds, you"re sure to enjoy this delightful wall calendar.