11.   Do`s and Don`ts of this breed.
Do not buy a dachshund because it is a cute puppy and looks appealing, they all do but they grow into a large dog in a small frame.Do not let a dachshund get fat, most love their food and with those appealing eyes will tell you that they are starving all day.
Jumping off beds and running up and down stairs does not cause back problems. It is inherited and at worst will hasten the problem. Make sure you have a big bank balance in reserve should your dog ever need back surgery, it is expensive.
Especially if you live out of town do take note every time your dog barks as with its hunting skills it could have put up a snake or something just as nasty and a dachshund has no fear so it is best to intervene.