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Dachshunds have traditionally been viewed as a symbol of Germany, despite their pan-European heritage. Many Americans began referring to dachshunds as "liberty pups", and political cartoonists commonly used the image of the dachshund to ridicule Germany.

Another favorite sport is earthdog trials, in which dachshunds enter tunnels with dead ends and obstacles attempting to locate an artificial bait or live but caged and protected mice. Dachshunds, being true scent hounds, also compete in scent tracking events, with a national championship sponsored every year by the DCA.

The naming of the modern American hot dog is supposedly influenced by the dachshund.[4] In 1852, the butcher's guild in Frankfurt am Main created a smoked, spiced sausage in a thin casing, dubbed a "little-dog" or "dachshund sausage" for its obvious resemblance to the low-riding German dog.

Dachshunds are a popular pet in the United States, ranking 4th or 5th among the most common dog breeds. They are especially popular with apartment dwellers, vying with the poodle for rank as the most common breed in New York City in recent years. One will find varying degrees of organized local dachshund clubs in most major American cities, including New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago. American dachshund enthusiasts will enjoy their visits to overseas, as the breed's popularity is legion in places such as Germany, France, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland and Japan.

Recognition
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR
Also by ANKC, CKC, APRI, ACR