Stefan has been writing about dachshunds since 2016, when the breed took over his page, his inbox, and his life. He reports; the doxies decide.
Dachshunds are genetically predisposed to at least six eye conditions — including progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), which has no treatment, and SARDS, which can cause blindness in days. Some start as early as age one. The good news: most cloudy eyes in senior doxies are nuclear sclerosis, a normal aging change
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Dachshunds shake for many reasons — cold, excitement, anxiety, nausea, and old age are all common and usually harmless. But in this breed specifically, shaking can also be one of the earliest signs of IVDD-related back pain, and that's the one you can't afford to miss.
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Dachshund puppies reach their adult height and length by about 8 to 12 months old, but they continue filling out — building chest depth, muscle, and their final body shape — until roughly 12 to 18 months. Miniatures finish faster (closer to 10-12 months), while standards may keep maturing into their
Dachshunds are one of several breeds genetically predisposed to pancreatitis — a painful inflammation of the pancreas often triggered by high-fat food, table scraps, or obesity. Warning signs include vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and a distinctive "praying position." Treatment typically costs $500 to $5,000, and
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Dachshunds can swim, but they're not built for it. Their short legs and heavy barrel chests make them tire quickly and sink easily. A life jacket isn't optional — it's the single most important piece of gear you'll ever buy for a dachshund
Canine cognitive dysfunction — dog dementia — affects up to 68% of dogs aged 15 and older, and dachshunds live long enough to be squarely in the risk window. The signs start subtle: staring at walls, forgetting where the food bowl is, pacing at 2am. There's no cure, but catching
Dachshunds are one of the breeds most likely to need a winter coat — their short single coats (especially smooth-hairs), low ground clearance, and high surface-area-to-volume ratio make them poor at retaining body heat. Most dogs need protection below 45°F, but a smooth-coated dachshund can
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The best toys for dachshunds are puzzle feeders, burrower plushes, and snuffle mats — toys that engage the hunting brain and burrowing instinct this breed was built for. Equally important: avoid toys that encourage jumping, vertical tugging, or twisting, which put unnecessary stress on a spine that's already at
Dachshund puppies bite more than most breeds — and it's not a behavior problem. It's 300 years of badger-hunting instinct expressing itself through 28 needle-sharp baby teeth. The biting peaks around 12-13 weeks during teething and typically resolves by 6-7 months with consistent
A standard dachshund should weigh between 16 and 32 pounds and a miniature should weigh 11 pounds or under at 12 months of age, according to the AKC breed standard. But the number on the scale is the least reliable way to know if your dachshund is at a healthy
Most dachshunds with IVDD recover without surgery — up to 85% achieve functional recovery with conservative treatment when it's done right. "Done right" means strict crate rest for 6-8 weeks, the correct medications, and the hardest part: watching your wiener dog stare at you from inside