DoxieFit journal: Dachshund health, explained.

Notes on long dogs, written from veterinary research.

A black and tan dachshund walking across a lawn HealthDachshund leg problems: what a 2026 Finnish study found A 2026 study of 640 Finnish dachshunds found bowed or turned legs in more than half, linked to less exercise and mobility. Here's what it means. October 27, 2026 Read the entry A long-haired red dachshund curled up asleep on a light blue blanket RestHow much do dachshunds sleep? What's normal, and when to worry How much sleep is normal for a dachshund puppy, adult or senior, why they burrow under blankets, and which sleep changes mean a trip to the... October 27, 2026 Read the entry A long-haired dachshund lying on sand HealthA long life, without the back pain: IVDD in dachshunds, explained Why dachshunds are prone to back disease, the early signs, when it's an emergency, and what the research says helps. October 27, 2026 Read the entry A dachshund and a white dog together on grass WalkHow much exercise does a dachshund need? Walks by age and size How long and how far to walk your dachshund, from puppy to senior, what exercise may do for the back, and the signs of too much... October 23, 2026 Read the entry Two puppies resting their heads on a cushion HealthParoxysmal dyskinesia in dachshunds: what a 2026 study found A 2026 study of 62 dachshunds describes episodes of stiff legs and trembling while awake: what they look like, how they differ from seizures and what... October 23, 2026 Read the entry A dachshund in an argyle sweater beside a yellow tram WearDo dachshunds need a coat? How cold is too cold? Which dachshunds need a coat, how cold is too cold, why rain and a low belly matter, the signs your dog is too cold, and how... October 22, 2026 Read the entry Two dachshunds wearing different coats in the sunshine HealthDachshund back problems by coat and size: what a 2026 study found A 2026 study of 4,295 dachshunds links smooth coats, and less consistently small size, to worse back health. Here's what it means for your dog. October 22, 2026 Read the entry