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Disclosure: This guide is based on my personal experience with my dachshund Oscar and research into breed-specific nutrition. Consult your vet before making significant changes to your dog’s diet or exercise routine. When the Vet Said “He’s 5 Pounds Overweight” When I adopted Oscar, my standard dachshund, at 2 years old, he was 27 pounds. The vet ran her hands along his ribs and said, “For his frame, he should be around 22. Every extra pound on a dachshund is like 10 on a Labrador — it goes straight to the spine.” ...

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. — DachshundOwner If you’ve ever watched your dachshund step right out of a $15 harness from PetSmart and bolt after a squirrel, you know the problem. Collars put pressure on a long-backed breed’s cervical spine. Cheap harnesses either slip off the narrow waist or chafe the armpits. The Ruffwear Front Range keeps popping up in recommendations — but does a $44 harness actually fit a deep-chested, long-bodied dog better than the generic stuff? ...

Disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase through links in this article (at no extra cost to you). I only recommend products I’ve personally tested with my own dog. See my full affiliate disclosure [here]. If you own a dachshund, you already know — that long back is both adorable and terrifying. Dachshunds are about 25% more likely to develop IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) than any other breed. But that’s not a scare tactic — it’s a stat from veterinary literature I read the week I brought Oscar home at 8 weeks old. ...