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First, be aware that the average life span of dogs is increasing, just as the average human life span is. A dachshund that is well cared for usually now lives to be 14 or 15 years old; many live longer. Second, all dogs require regular medical care, including annual physical exams, inoculations, heartworm tests and preventive medication, and dental care. Third, illness and debility affect dogs of all ages.
Best Answer: Hon it is going to vary according to the size of the parents and how well fed and nourished he is. Upper weight limit for a mini dachshund is 11 pounds. A standard is 16-30 pounds.Any dog that falls between 11-16 pounds is called a tweenie - not an actual AKC term; just a common term for dogs that are neither fish nor fowl.ow much should a mini dachshund weigh when its 4 months, 6 months 9 months and a year old? My mini is 4 months old and weighs 4.5 lbs is that normal? I'm just wondering because I was at a pet store and they had a mini there that was 2.5 months and it weighed about 5 lbs. When my doxie was 3 months he weighed 3.4 lbs.