How Fast Can A Dachshund Run? & Should You Jog With Your Dachs?

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Dachshunds are famous for their short legs and long bodies. Those short legs do raise a question, however – how fast can a dachshund run? – Should you jog with your dachs?

How Fast Can A Dachshund Run?

Despite their short legs, standard dachshunds can reach respectable speeds of 15 to 20 miles per hour (~31 km/h) when they are grown and fit. 

For How Long Should You Walk Your Doxie? – How Fast Can A Dachshund Run?

Ideally, you should give your dachshund two good walks a day for about 20 to 30 minutes each or up to 60 minutes total. 

The “40 to 60 minutes daily walk” line is a good estimate for healthy and fit adult dogs but you should generally monitor your dog’s behavior for any signs of exhaustion .

What Happens If You Over-exercise Your Dachshund? 

What Happens If You Don’t Exercise Your Dachshund Enough?

This can quickly spiral into heart problems, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and more.

Dachshunds can work as jogging buddies but only if you’re looking for a very light amount of jogging. They really are more of a walking pet but they can jog lightly for 30 to 60 minutes when they are healthy. 

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