It may be mispronounced as /ˈdæʃ-/hound by some English speakers. Although 'dachshund' is a German word, in modern German they are more commonly known by the short name Dackel or Teckel. Many dachshunds are stubborn, making them a challenge to train. Prior to that, there exist references to 'badger dogs' and 'hole dogs', but these likely refer to purposes rather than to specific breeds. The original German dachshunds were larger than the modern full-size variety, weighing between 14 and 18 kg (31 and 40 lb), and originally came in straight-legged and crook-legged varieties (the modern dachshund is descended from the latter). Though the breed is famous for its use in exterminating badgers and badger-baiting, dachshunds were also commonly used for rabbit and fox hunting, for locating wounded deer, and in packs were known to hunt game as large as wild boar and as fierce as the wolverine.