Dachsbun is a stout, canine Pokémon with an elongated body. Its fur is mostly brown, with various shades of lighter and darker brown on its head, snout, ears, neck, back, tail, and paws, along with a yellow underbelly. It has black beady eyes with two small eyebrow-like protrusions above them, and a long snout with a small, dark triangular nose. Its ears, together with the dewlap around its neck, resemble bread rolls. On its back is a series of protuberances that resemble a braid, and its tail is circular and somewhat flattened. It has shaggy tufts of yellow fur on its neck and the tip of its tail, and its feet have pale yellow paw pads and three yellow claws each.
Dachsbun's body emanates a pleasant, appetizing aroma, which helps wheat to grow; thus, Dachsbun is historically treasured by farming villages. When it's exposed to intense heat, Dachsbun's skin will harden; this is showcased by its signature Ability, Well-Baked Body.
Dachsbun seems to be based on the dachshund breed of dog, known for its elongated body and short legs, and various baked goods such as bread loaves, bread rolls, buns, challah, brioche, and pretzels. The two concepts together may be a pun on the phrase "purebred" — a term used to recognise dogs of consistent genetic lineage — as it is pronounced like "pure bread".
Its darker colors compared to its pre-evolution appears to reference the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction that occurs in cooked foods that gives them their characteristic brown color and flavor. This is reinforced by its signature Ability, Well-Baked Body.
Name origin
Dachsbun may be a combination of dachshund and bun.
Bowtzel may be a combination of bow wow (onomatopoeia for a dog's bark) and pretzel.
