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Dachshund

small

Curious, brave little hounds originally bred for badger hunting.

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Adult Weight
16-32 lbs
Lifespan
12-16 years
Temperament
Spunky, Curious, Clever
Exercise
30 minutes of moderate exercise daily
Energy Level
Trainability
Shedding
Family Friendly

Growth Chart

Track Your Puppy

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AgeWeight RangeAverage
0 weeks
0 months
0 - 0 lbs0 lbs
4 weeks
0 months
2 - 4 lbs3 lbs
8 weeks
1 month
4 - 8 lbs6 lbs
12 weeks
2 months
6 - 12 lbs9 lbs
16 weeks
3 months
8 - 16 lbs12 lbs
20 weeks
4 months
10 - 20 lbs15 lbs
24 weeks
5 months
12 - 24 lbs18 lbs
28 weeks
6 months
13 - 26 lbs20 lbs
32 weeks
7 months
14 - 27 lbs20 lbs
36 weeks
8 months
14 - 28 lbs21 lbs
40 weeks
9 months
15 - 29 lbs22 lbs
44 weeks
10 months
15 - 30 lbs23 lbs
48 weeks
11 months
16 - 31 lbs23 lbs
52 weeks
12 months
16 - 32 lbs24 lbs

Developmental Milestones

0-2 weeks

Physical Development
Eyes and ears closed, depends on mother
Behavioral Development
Limited movement, nursing

2-4 weeks

Physical Development
Eyes and ears open, teeth begin to emerge
Behavioral Development
Starts walking, exploring

4-8 weeks

Physical Development
Weaning begins, rapid growth
Behavioral Development
Socialization with littermates, play behavior

8-12 weeks

Physical Development
Baby teeth fully in, growth continues
Behavioral Development
Critical socialization period, fear imprint period

3-6 months

Physical Development
Adult teeth coming in, puberty begins
Behavioral Development
Testing boundaries, second fear period

6-12 months

Physical Development
Sexual maturity, growth slowing
Behavioral Development
Adolescence, energy peaks

12-18 months

Physical Development
Reaches adult size, growth plates close
Behavioral Development
Mental maturity developing

Age Progression Gallery

See how Dachshunds develop from puppies to adults

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8 Weeks

Puppy - Early socialization stage

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3 Months

Growing fast - Learning phase

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6 Months

Adolescent - Energetic stage

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Adult

Full grown - Mature and stable

Note: Photos shown are representative placeholders. Individual dogs may vary in appearance based on genetics, diet, and care.

Care Requirements

Grooming

Varies by coat type – weekly brushing minimum

Exercise

30 minutes of moderate exercise daily

Common Health Issues

  • • Intervertebral disc disease
  • • Obesity
  • • Dental disease