Height
5-9 inches, depending on size division
Weight
11-32 pounds, depending on size division
Life Expectancy
12-16 years
Size
Small
Long Haired Dachshunds are Dachshunds with a long, feathered coat, not a separate breed. They still have the long body, short legs, hound nose, big bark, and brave little-dog confidence, and they fit owners ready for brushing, barking management, patient training, and careful back-safe habits.
Small dog, real routine
You want a small companion and can still give daily walks, play, potty breaks, and attention.
Ready for brushing
The feathering around the ears, chest, legs, belly, feet, and tail needs brushing several times a week.
Back-safe habits feel doable
You can keep the dog lean, limit big jumps, use ramps or steps where helpful, and supervise stairs, furniture, and rough play.
You want quiet and low effort
Many Long Haired Dachshunds are cuddly, but many are also vocal, nosy, opinionated, and quick to chase something interesting.
Rough handling is hard to control
This is a poor fit if young children, larger dogs, stairs, or high furniture make back-jarring play and falls likely.
You expect easy off-leash freedom
A scent trail, squirrel, rabbit, or open gate can be more exciting than your recall cue unless training and management are strong.
Daily life
Brush several times a week and check the silky feathering after walks, especially around the ears, chest, belly, legs, feet, and tail.
Daily life
Most do well with leash walks, gentle play, and sniffing time; they are not built for distance running, hard jumping, or repeated stair races.
Daily life
Shared walls, busy windows, doorbells, and visitors all need a routine built around calm greetings, rewarded quiet choices, and enough activity.
Daily life
Children should learn to support the dog's body, avoid rough lifting, and leave the dog alone while eating or resting.
Training
Long Haired Dachshunds are smart but independent, so short reward-based lessons usually work better than long drills, shouting, or punishment.
Training
Sniff walks, find-it games, puzzle toys, and short training games help satisfy the hound brain while boundaries stay clear.
Training
Build alone time in small, calm steps with a safe resting spot, predictable leaving routine, and enough exercise before quiet time.
Training
Use a harness for walks, lift with the chest and rear supported, and avoid letting the dog launch from couches, beds, cars, or high steps.
Plan for it
Intervertebral disc disease, often shortened to IVDD, is the major Dachshund health concern, so lean weight and safer furniture habits matter.
Plan for it
Sudden back or neck pain, wobbliness, weakness, dragging paws, trouble standing or walking, loss of bladder or bowel control, or sudden inability to walk needs limited movement and an emergency veterinarian right away.
Plan for it
Eye checks, kneecap stability, heart evaluation, dental care, ear care, and regular wellness visits all belong in the long-term plan.
Plan for it
Plan for grooming tools, occasional grooming help, ramps or steps, a good harness, dental cleanings, training support, preventive care, and emergency savings.
A Long Haired Dachshund is still a Dachshund; smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired dogs share the same basic breed shape and purpose.
Standard and miniature Dachshunds can both have longhaired coats, which is why broad size ranges can look wide.
The longhaired coat is usually longest on the tail, where it forms a soft flag, with extra feathering on the ears, chest, belly, and legs.
The fancy coat does not remove the nose, bark, digging interest, and confidence of a little hunting dog.
Next step
Open the comparison tool with Long Haired Dachshund selected to weigh coat care, size, energy, and fit against another breed.
Next step
Use the parent Dachshund guide for the broader breed background behind smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired coat varieties.
Next step
Use the guided quiz if you are not sure whether a vocal, clever, back-care-aware small hound fits your home.
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Hound • Small • Medium energy
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Hound • Small • High energy
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