Prior to the creation of the hot dog, there was the similar sausage called the frankfurter - named after the city of Frankfurt in Germany, in which it originated - which dates back to at least the 13th century, and which still exists today.
The modern American most likely originated in the US in the 19th century. The "dog" part of the name, which has since stuck, was originally a pejorative, as manufacturers were commonly accused of using dog meat in their recipes. Fortunately, standards have been tightened up a bit since then.
The modern hot dog is normally made from either beef or pork trimmings, often with added flavourings. They are commonly eaten as a snack food, especially in hot dog buns - a type of finger roll - and are then topped with other things, such as fried onions and sauces, although additional toppings are quite common, too, such as cheese and chilli.
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