How long will my Dachshund live?
The median (average) age of death in our 2018 Breed Survey was 11:
Smooth 13, Long 12, Wire 12
Mini Smooth 10, Mini Long 12, Mini Wire 12
Our surveys also show the average age of death associated with different conditions:
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Old age = 13
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Cancer = 11
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Heart disease = 9
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IVDD (Back disease) = 5
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Other neurological conditions = 9