f Gretel the Dachshund stuffed animal turns up missing, you might want to check that hole she dug out in the backyard! This industrious little pup loves to dig in the earth, sniffing around for critters as she goes. Dachshunds were used to hunt badgers in years past but Gretel’s dirt excavation is just a game today. However, with a long body and short legs, the Dachshund breed is still perfectly suited for the activity.