Dachshund:
The Dachshund is a surprisingly big eater and tends to become
overweight, particularly in old age. A combination of exercise and
attention to its diet will keep its weight under control. This dog
often develops paralysis of the hindquarters brought on by a
herniated disc.
Average Lifespan Of The Dachshund: 12-16 years.
Average Weight: 10-25lbs, depending on the variety.
Inherited Diseases:
Eyes:
Conjunctival Dermoid: Hairy Growth On The Eye.
Extra Lashes
Corneal Ulcer
Glaucoma (Drainage Angle)
Chronic Superficial Keratitis: Inflamed Cornea
Dry Eye (Keratococonjunctivitis Sicca): A lack of quantity or
quality of your dog's tears, causing eye irritation. If this condition
is untreated, it can lead to ulcers on the cornea, and/or loss of vision.
PPM (Persistent Pupillary Membrane)
PRA (Progressive Rentinal Atrophy)
Underdeveloped Optic Nerve
Ear:
Deafness
Abdomen:
Diabetes Mellitus: A disorder in which the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels, treatable with insulin injections.
Mouth:
Clefts Of Lip And Palate
Overshot And Undershot Jaw (Long Haired Dachshund)
Spine:
Intervertebral Disc Disease: aka Slipped Disc Disease
The Dachshund is a surprisingly big eater and tends to become
overweight, particularly in old age. A combination of exercise and
attention to its diet will keep its weight under control. This dog
often develops paralysis of the hindquarters brought on by a
herniated disc.
Average Lifespan Of The Dachshund: 12-16 years.
Average Weight: 10-25lbs, depending on the variety.
Inherited Diseases:
Eyes:
Conjunctival Dermoid: Hairy Growth On The Eye.
Extra Lashes
Corneal Ulcer
Glaucoma (Drainage Angle)
Chronic Superficial Keratitis: Inflamed Cornea
Dry Eye (Keratococonjunctivitis Sicca): A lack of quantity or
quality of your dog's tears, causing eye irritation. If this condition
is untreated, it can lead to ulcers on the cornea, and/or loss of vision.
PPM (Persistent Pupillary Membrane)
PRA (Progressive Rentinal Atrophy)
Underdeveloped Optic Nerve
Ear:
Deafness
Abdomen:
Diabetes Mellitus: A disorder in which the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels, treatable with insulin injections.
Mouth:
Clefts Of Lip And Palate
Overshot And Undershot Jaw (Long Haired Dachshund)
Spine:
Intervertebral Disc Disease: aka Slipped Disc Disease
Dog Breed Health Issues: Dachshund
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Kidney:
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia: (A condition in which the cortex of the kidney(s) does not develop completely. See the page on kidney diseases in dogs for more information.)
Cystine Crystals In Urine: See Kidney Disease In Dogs
Miniature Dachshund:
Eyes:
Chronic Superficial Keratitis: Inflamed Cornea
PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)
Extra Lashes
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia: (A condition in which the cortex of the kidney(s) does not develop completely. See the page on kidney diseases in dogs for more information.)
Cystine Crystals In Urine: See Kidney Disease In Dogs
Miniature Dachshund:
Eyes:
Chronic Superficial Keratitis: Inflamed Cornea
PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)
Extra Lashes
Dachshund
Temperament:
Temperament:
Exercise Requirements: 3/5
Affection Level: 3/5
Friendliness-Other Pets: 3/5
Friendliness-Strangers: 1/5
Ease Of Training: 3/5
About The Ratings:
Exercise Requirements:
1: Low, 5: High
Affection Level:
1: Introverted, 5: Extroverted.
Friendliness-Other Pets:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Friendliness-Strangers:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Ease Of Training:
1: Most Difficult, 5: Least Difficult.
Affection Level: 3/5
Friendliness-Other Pets: 3/5
Friendliness-Strangers: 1/5
Ease Of Training: 3/5
About The Ratings:
Exercise Requirements:
1: Low, 5: High
Affection Level:
1: Introverted, 5: Extroverted.
Friendliness-Other Pets:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Friendliness-Strangers:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Ease Of Training:
1: Most Difficult, 5: Least Difficult.
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