Dachshund — cost & care
Curious, friendly, spunky. Small hound dog.
A Dachshund costs roughly $26,500 over its lifetime (12–16 years), or about $1,700/year: ~$445 food, ~$480 insurance, ~$450 routine vet, ~$80 grooming. Purchase price runs $500–$2,500.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
2.0cups of food / day (~14.8 lb/mo)
3.0cups of water / day
14 yraverage lifespan (12–16)
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| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $500–$2,500 |
| Food / year | $445 (2.0 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $480 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $450 |
| Grooming / year | $80 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $1,700 |
| Lifetime total | $26,500 |
Breed stats
| Size | Small |
| Avg weight | 24 lb |
| Height | 8–9 in |
| Lifespan | 12–16 yrs |
| Group | Hound |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 2/5 |
| Good with families | 4/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 |
| Grooming need | 2/5 |
| Barking | 4/5 |
Common health conditions
- IVDD (back problems)
- Obesity
- Dental disease
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dachshund cost per year?
About $1,700 a year — roughly $445 food, $480 insurance, $450 vet and $80 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Dachshund?
Around $26,500 across its 12–16-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Dachshund eat?
About 2.0 cups of food a day (~14.8 lb per month).
How much water should a Dachshund drink?
About 3.0 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Dachshund hypoallergenic?
No — the Dachshund sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.