Badger-baiting is a form of blood sport in which badgers are baited with dogs. A baiting session typically results in the death of the badger, and possibly serious injuries to the dogs.
Badger drawing
"A Match at the Badger" by Henry Thomas Alken circa 1820
"Drawing the Badger" by Henry Thomas Alken circa 1820
The Dachshund, also known as the Dackel or Teckel, is a German breed of short-legged, long-bodied dog of hound type. It may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, in various colors.
Badger-baiting
…specifically developed for badger-baiting whilst several other breeds were used in this task in addition to more general vermin control; breeds include the Dachshund and terriers like the bull and terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier. Apart from the cruelty towards badgers, dogs are also brutalized in the blood…