Dachshunds were first bred in the early 1600s in Germany. The goal was to create a fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a badger burrow and fight to the death with the vicious badgers. The breed became popular in the U.S. during the early 1900s but fell out of favor during World War I. After the war, a few U.S. breeders slowly rebuilt the gene pool by importing German stock, and the breed began to increase in popularity again  (Source: American Kennel Club). Enjoy these cute dog tags that silhouette the well-known long shape of your daschy. Personalize the back of your custom dog tag for pets with your information so that your pet can be safely returned if they get lost.