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Prices we found for Dachshunds tend to be between $2,000 and $6,500 in Australia.
To get these costs, we looked at over over 40 prices from breeders across Australia on sites including Gumtree, PetsForHomes and Trading Post. Prices will likely differ depending on the age and type of Dachshund you get.
Quotes are based on accident and illness plans from 8 Australian brands. We selected a $0 excess, wherever possible. Quotes were taken in March 2022 for a male, desexed dog. The owner was 24 years old based in NSW, 2010 postcode. Prices are subject to change.
Frequently asked questions about Dachshunds
Due to their long-bodied, short-legged physique, this makes Dachshunds highly prone to back issues and other musculoskeletal conditions. Most commonly, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). To avoid the risk of IVDD, it's important to:
Keep your dashy on a lean and well-balanced diet, as weight gain and obesity will cause more spinal stress.
Purchase a dog ramp so that your Dachshund will not jump off the couch or bed. Or, train them not to do so.
Avoid walking your dog on big flights of stairs or steep terrains to help keep their spine in healthy alignment.
Dachshunds are an extremely loyal and affectionate breed. They are also good watch dogs. They do not like to be left alone for long periods of time, so they are suitable for a family compared to an owner who is home less often.
They are generally kid friendly when introduced slowly to children. Some Dachshunds can growl, nip or bark when feeling intimidated or anxious. With sufficient training early on, this can be avoided.
Dachshunds are cleverly independent and free-spirited, and with this nature, mischievous at times. They were originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, so they love to dig and burrow. Any toys given to dachshunds are easily destroyed, especially as a puppy.
Dachshunds are notoriously stubborn to train compared to other breeds. Obedience training as a puppy is highly recommended. Dachshunds especially love to be showered with affection and love, so positive reinforcement with treats will allow your dashy to open up to you and start obeying your commands. Patience is key when training this breed.
Like other small breeds, they do tend to bark. And a much bigger bark than their size! They are good watch dogs and can be territorial of the home, so it's common for a dashy to bark at an unfamiliar face entering the house or at the postman passing by.
We update our data regularly, but information can change between updates. Confirm details with the provider you're interested in before making a decision.
Gary Ross Hunter is an editor at Finder, specialising in insurance. He’s been writing about life, travel, home, car, pet and health insurance for over 6 years and regularly appears as an insurance expert in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, news.com.au, The Telegraph, Explore Travel and Escape. Gary holds a Kaplan Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) certification and a Kaplan Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
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