This article is from the Dachshund Breed FAQ, by njchillie@REMOVE_TO-REPLY.yahoo.com (Steven Michelson) with numerous contributions by others.
They require a modest amount of exercise. Two walks of moderate
distance (each about 1/2 mile) a day should be pretty good. More if
you're so inclined. They're a long-lived breed, which can live up to
16 years or more with proper care. Because they are such social
creatures, they don't do well as outdoor dogs - they need to be with
their humans.
 
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