What age should Dachshunds be neutered?

12 months old
A dachshund should not be neutered until they’re at least 12 months old, and you should think carefully about doing it at all. Neutering could increase a dachshund’s risk of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), especially if done before they are fully mature.

Do male Dachshunds spray?

Male Dachshunds can be very proud. The higher they spray their urine, the more confident and impressive they feel. Some Dachshunds can be very obsessed with marking their territories and will pull you to every tree, pole, and corner they see just to mark their territory.

How old does a dachshund have to be to be neutered?

If you must have your Dachshund neutered, we recommend that you do not have this done before the dog or bitch is fully mature (at least 12 months old)

When is the best time to DESEX a dachshund?

Dachshunds should also be desexed later to reduce the risk of IVDD. Females with a deeply recessed vulva should also be allowed to have a season to reduce the risk of perivulval dermatitis as adults. After a season in females, it’s best to wait at least 2 months for everything to settle down prior to surgery.

Is there such a thing as a miniature dachshund?

I’ve become pretty knowledgeable about the Dachshund breed, both standard and miniature Dachshunds, in the 18 years since I became a Dachshund owner. Note: there are only two official sizes in the US where I live – Tweenie is a casual “classification” not recognized by the AKC and there is no such thing as a “toy” or “teacup” Dachshund.

Can a 8 year old dachshund have an IVDD?

There’s a shockingly high proportion of 8 year old Dachshunds that experienced an IVDD incident, irrespective of their neuter status. N.B. this data is ​dogs and bitches combined.

If you must have your Dachshund neutered, we recommend that you do not have this done before the dog or bitch is fully mature (at least 12 months old)

For male Dachshunds, it appears reasonable to simply delay desexing until after one year of age. That’s the same as we do for most large breed dogs. For female Dachshunds, it’s possible that the increased risk of IVDD might offset any health advantage gained from desexing. Therefore, it’s reasonable to look at other alternatives.

I’ve become pretty knowledgeable about the Dachshund breed, both standard and miniature Dachshunds, in the 18 years since I became a Dachshund owner. Note: there are only two official sizes in the US where I live – Tweenie is a casual “classification” not recognized by the AKC and there is no such thing as a “toy” or “teacup” Dachshund.

There’s a shockingly high proportion of 8 year old Dachshunds that experienced an IVDD incident, irrespective of their neuter status. N.B. this data is ​dogs and bitches combined.