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Miniature Smooth · Standard Long-Haired · Wire-Haired
Brave little sausage dog with a huge personality
Small body, big character: loyal, funny, and fine in apartments with moderate walks. Long back needs care — no jumping off sofas, and keep weight down to protect the spine.
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Care guide last reviewed: · Care requirements referenced from veterinary and humane standards.
Any home; ramps and no-stairs setup protects the long back.
Vocal (4/5)
Tolerates a normal workday with enrichment
Thrives with daily company
Curated starter supplies researched for this companion's specific anatomy and needs
Dachshunds have elongated spines and chondrodystrophy, giving them extreme risk of Intervertebral Disc Disease; gentle ramps prevent paralyzing jumps off couches.
Bred to flush badgers from deep underground tunnels, Dachshunds crave enclosed burrowing security and relax best wrapped inside a hooded burrow cave.
Standard dog collars put concentrated strain on delicate cervical vertebrae; a lightweight mesh chest vest evenly distributes walking tension across the ribcage.
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