About Breed

About Miniature Dachshunds

About Breed

The miniature dachshund is a small hound dog breed from Germany with either a short, wirehaired, or longhaired coat and a long, low body. These dogs are simply the smaller variety of the dachshund dog breed, with the larger variety being the standard dachshund. Mini dachshunds typically weigh 11 pounds or less while standard dachshunds weigh 16 to 32 pounds on average. The breed is generally spunky and playful, and they make for an alert little watchdog.

Some Miniature Dachshunds can give birth to standard-sized Dachshunds. While it can be disappointing if you’d hoped for a Miniature, your puppy will be just as energetic and lovable.

 

Miniature Dachshund Weight Chart 

AgeMinimum Weight (lbs)Average Weight (lbs)Maximum Weight (lbs)
3 months55.56
6 months88.59
9 months1010.511
12 months1010.511

SUMMARY

 It’s important to monitor your Dachshund’s weight, not only while they are a growing puppy but also throughout their adult life. Unexplained weight loss in an adult dog, or failure to thrive as a puppy, could indicate a serious health problem, whilst being overweight can predispose your dog to serious health conditions. It is therefore very important to take your dog to the veterinarian if you are concerned about your Dachshund’s weight. Remember that these weight charts are just a guide and that as long as your Dachshund is happy and healthy, is being fed high-quality dog food, and has a good BCS, you needn’t worry too much about the exact number on the scales!

Miniature Dachshund

Miniature Dachshunds typically reach a height of around 5 to 7 inches and weigh between 8 to 11 pounds. Their small size makes them easy to handle and transport, allowing you to take them along wherever you go—from trips to the store to adventures across the country.

Miniature Dachshund Personality 

The miniature dachshund is a small hound dog breed from Germany with either a short, wirehaired, or longhaired coat and a long, low body. These dogs are simply the smaller variety of the dachshund dog breed, with the larger variety being the standard dachshund.

Miniature Dachshund Appearance

The British Shorthair is a medium to large sized, compact, chunky cat, known for their attractive features and thick, plush fur.  

Short coupled and robust, the British Shorthair is instantly recognisable by their rounded face and large round eyes, giving this cat an adorable expression and bags of character.

 

Breed Overview

GROUP: Hound
WEIGHT: 11 pounds or less
HEIGHT: 5 to 6 inches
COAT: Smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired
COAT COLOR: Black and cream, black and tan, blue and tan, chocolate and tan, cream, red, wheaten, wild boar, blue and cream, fawn and tan, fawn and cream, or chocolate and cream with/without brindle, sable, piebald, or dapple
LIFE SPAN: 12 to 16 years
TEMPERAMENT: Affectionate, friendly, alert
HYPOALLERGENIC: No

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At HEALTHY MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS, we have been providing high-quality puppies for over 20+ years. We are passionate about pets and strive to make their lives as happy and healthy as possible. Whether you are a new pet owner or a seasoned one, we are here to help.