Doxies’ short legs are adorable and fun but they don’t seem like they are very well-suited for running. So, dachshund speed – sprinters, marathon runners, or couch potatoes?
Dachshunds were bred as scenthounds, meaning that they were expected to walk at a slow pace, sniff for animals’ scents, and then only pick up the tempo once it’s time to jump. . .
The short and rather clear answer is that dachshunds really aren’t good jogging companions. If you’re an outdoorsy person or you want to work in that regard.
Dachshunds do need exercise to stay healthy and keep in shape, of course. Letting your dachshund get obese due to a lack of exercise can be quite bad too.
Alternative types of exercise suitable for dachshunds
Walks and light play sessions are the standard and typically viewed as the best form of exercise for a dachshund. One very underappreciated type of exercise, however, is swimming.
Dachshund speed can be pretty impressive when you observe it for the first time. Watching these pint-sized wiener dogs flying through the street at 20 mph can be outright astonishing.