Dachshunds

Everything for the long-and-low crowd — temperament, training, health, and the quirks that come with loving a dachshund.

Bold, funny, stubborn, and built long. Everything you need to understand and care for a miniature dachshund, from their one-of-a-kind temperament and training quirks to protecting that famous back for a long, happy life.

Chocolate and tan miniature dachshund puppy walking across the grass toward the camera

Dachshunds

When Do Dachshunds Calm Down?

If your dachshund is a small furry rocket, take heart. Roughly when they settle, why the wild phase happens, and what calms them faster than simply waiting for a birthday.

Miniature dachshund resting calmly on a sofa in a small apartment, looking up at its owner

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Are Dachshunds Good for First-Time Owners?

Charming, portable, and stubborn as a tiny mule. Whether a dachshund makes a smart first dog, how they do in apartments, and the honest trade-offs to weigh first.

Long-haired red miniature dachshund running happily toward the camera

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Dachshund Temperament: What You're Really Signing Up For

Bold, loyal, loud, and stubborn — the honest portrait of dachshund temperament, and what living with one is actually like.

Three miniature dachshund puppies sitting together outdoors

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Are Dachshunds Good With Kids and Families?

Yes, with the right kids and a few firm rules. The honest pros and cons, the ages that work best, and how to keep both dog and child safe.

Black and tan miniature dachshund walking purposefully across a garden

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Are Miniature Dachshunds Hard to Train?

Miniature dachshunds aren't hard to train, they're hard to convince. Why they seem stubborn, the two genuinely tricky parts, and what actually works with them.

A miniature dachshund puppy standing on a patch of grass, looking up

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How to Potty Train a Dachshund (Why They're Tricky, and What Works)

Dachshunds are famously hard to house-train, but not impossible. Why the breed makes it tricky, the routine that works, and how to handle the accidents.

Expressive long-haired dapple dachshund licking its nose

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Dachshund Behavior Problems (and What They're Actually Telling You)

Most dachshund behavior problems are just instinct with nowhere to go. What barking, digging, guarding, and “stubbornness” really mean, and how to fix each.

Red dachshund lying on a blanket looking up with a watchful, anxious expression

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Why Is My Dachshund So Anxious?

Dachshund anxiety and separation distress are wiring, not bad behavior — why the breed feels it, what it looks like, and what genuinely helps.

A miniature dachshund looking away from a full food bowl on the floor

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Why Is My Dachshund Not Eating?

A dachshund who won't eat could be picky, stressed, or genuinely unwell. How to tell the difference, when it's a vet call, and how to get a fussy doxie eating again.

A chocolate dachshund puppy cradled gently in a person's hands

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Dachshund Back Problems (IVDD): Signs, Emergencies, and Prevention

IVDD is the dachshund's most serious health risk. The early signs, the emergencies that mean go now, and the habits that protect that long spine.

Alert black and tan miniature dachshund with ears perked, reading its body language

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Miniature Dachshund Body Language: How to Read Your Dog

Miniature dachshunds have their own body-language dialect. Learn to read your doxie's eyes, ears, tail, loaf, and freeze, and what “stubborn” really means.

Woman cuddling her black and tan dachshund on the couch at home

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Dachshund Essentials: The Food, Gear & Treats We Actually Recommend

The crates, beds, food, treats and gear we'd actually buy for a dachshund — an honest, no-filler shortlist from Nicole & Nora, grouped by what your dog needs.