Scientists discover secret of why dachshunds have short legs

**hermhater** · 07-17-2009, 01:57 AM

The evolutionary secret of how the dachshund got its short legs has been uncovered by scientists with the discovery of a gene that explains the diminutive stature of at least 19 breeds.

Scientists discover secret of why dachshunds have short legs - Times Online

Rascal sent me this link.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 07-17-2009, 01:58 AM

Weird.

**hermhater** · 07-17-2009, 01:59 AM

Are you calling my dogs weird?

Cuz they are super awesome.

**Chiefster** · 07-17-2009, 02:01 AM

The mystery at long last has been solved.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 07-17-2009, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by hermhater

Are you calling my dogs weird?

Cuz they are super awesome.

I'm not calling the dogs weird. Actually IMO they are pretty cool dogs. I'm calling that fact that they can explain why their legs are short, weird.

**hermhater** · 07-17-2009, 02:05 AM

My dogs are awesome.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 07-17-2009, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by hermhater

My dogs are awesome.

What are their names?

**hermhater** · 07-17-2009, 02:47 AM

Rascal and Zelda.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 07-17-2009, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by hermhater

Rascal and Zelda.

Rascal. That's Funny. He's a Rascal isn't he? (You don't need to answer that.

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**hermhater** · 07-17-2009, 02:55 AM

I may, or may not need to answer that but I'm gonna.

Rascal and Zelda are awesome.

Try to get within 50 feet of my house and they will let you know about it.