Dachshunds generally suffer from few health problems and are long-lived, provided they are kept well-exercised, fit and fed on a healthy, balanced diet.  The median (average) age of death reported in the KC Health Survey 2004 was 12 years and 8 months.  Dachshunds are, however, a "dwarf breed" and consequently are more prone to back disease than other breeds.  

Copies of our 1-page Disease Summaries can be viewed from the links below.  If your Dachshund is affected by any of these conditions, please submit a Health Report here.