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terrier
A group of dog breeds originally bred for hunting animals in burrows. Terriers are often characterized by a lively, brave, and sometimes stubborn nature.
Mein Nachbar hat einen kleinen, quirligen Jack Russell Terrier.
My neighbor has a small, lively Jack Russell terrier.
The name 'Terrier' (terrier) comes from the Latin word 'terra' for 'earth.' This describes their original task: they were bred to hunt animals in burrows.
Der Terrier grub eifrig ein Loch im Garten.
The terrier eagerly dug a hole in the garden.
Terriers are often described with adjectives that emphasize their characteristic courage and energy. Typical descriptions are 'lebhaft' (lively), 'mutig' (brave), or 'eigensinnig' (stubborn).
Unser Terrier ist klein, aber sehr mutig und verteidigt das Haus.
Our terrier is small but very brave and defends the house.
The word 'Terrier' (terrier) is often the second part of the name of a specific dog breed. Examples include 'Jack Russell Terrier,' 'Yorkshire Terrier,' or 'Foxterrier' (fox terrier).
Ein West Highland White Terrier ist für sein weißes Fell bekannt.
A West Highland White Terrier is known for its white coat.
dachshund
'der Dackel' and 'der Terrier' are both dog names, but they do not refer to the same breed. A Dackel is a specific dog breed with a long body and short legs. A terrier is not a single breed, but a group of dog breeds that are often lively and brave. The words can be confused because both can refer to small to medium-sized dogs, and both originally have to do with hunting. If you mean the typical long dog with short legs, you say 'Dackel'. For many different lively breeds, you say 'Terrier'.
Im Park bellt ein kleiner Terrier mutig einen viel größeren Hund an.
In the park, a small terrier bravely barks at a much larger dog.
Der Dackel meiner Nachbarin läuft trotz seiner kurzen Beine sehr schnell.
My neighbor's dachshund runs very fast despite its short legs.