15 Things you didn’t know about dachshunds

#7 – They Have A Long Lifespan

Chanel, a Doxie living in New York, held the Guinness World Record for oldest living dog in 2009. She died at age 21, and then another Doxie named Otto briefly held the title. That was until a terrier, Max, was proven to be older. Doxies are known for living long lives, many into their late teens.

#8 – Small Stomachs, Big Eaters

This little breed LOVES to eat! They will eat practically anything and obesity is a big problem for them, which shortens their lives and causes back and joint issues.

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#9 – Tweenies

This term is sometimes used for Doxies that fall between the mini and standard size, roughly 12 to 18 pounds. As mentioned, in Britain this is another size allocation and there they are sometimes referred to as “rabbit Dachshund” because this was the size used to hunt rabbits and hares.

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