informal name for dachshund
Sausage Dog
Yes—a sausage dog is a real dog. “Sausage dog” is an informal British-English name for a dachshund, the breed known for its long body and short legs.
Why now
SAUSAGE appeared in NYT Connections #1179 on September 2, 2026.
The connection
Why here
The category was **___ DOGS (THAT ARE DOGS)**.
Puzzle group: **HUNTING · RESCUE · SAUSAGE · SHEEP**
Each word forms a phrase ending in “dog” that refers to an actual dog.
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Context
Is “sausage dog” the official breed name?
No. The breed is the dachshund. “Sausage dog” is an informal nickname based on the dog’s long body shape.
Sausage Dog vs. Prairie Dog
A sausage dog is a canine. A prairie dog is a rodent and belonged in the opposite Connections group.
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Sources
- Sausage dog — Cambridge Dictionary
Supports sausage dog as an informal name for a dachshund.
- NYT Connections answers explained for September 2, 2026 — Forbes
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