Category Archives: Dachshund Sizes & Types

Guides to miniature, standard and so-called teacup Dachshunds — real size and weight ranges, how big they grow, and which fits your home.

Teacup Dachshunds: What Sellers Don’t Tell You

Search for a teacup dachshund and you will find plenty of sellers offering them, often at a premium over a standard miniature. What you will not find is any kennel club that recognises the size, because it does not exist as a real classification. This article explains what “teacup” actually means in practice, why the […]

Mini Long-Haired Dachshund: Complete Owner’s Guide

The mini long haired dachshund is the most requested combination in the breed, and the hardest one to find. It pairs the smallest recognised size with the least common coat type, which means fewer of them are born and most are spoken for before they are listed. This guide covers what to actually expect: adult […]

Miniature vs Standard Dachshund: Size, Weight & Which to Choose

The miniature Dachshund is by some distance the most searched version of the breed, and most people arrive at the question the same way: they have seen a photo of a very small sausage dog and want to know how small it actually stays. The honest answer is that a miniature dachshund and a standard […]