Weight, Height & Life Expectancy Most Miniature Dachshunds are around 13-25 cm in height, and typically weigh in at 4.5kg. You can look forward to spending approximately 14-17 delightful years with your Miniature Dachshund. Personality Miniature Dachshunds are bold, mighty and daring, thus making them excellent guard dogs. It’s wise to train and socialize Miniature Dachshunds at an early age, because they may become jealous and short-tempered when they don’t get their way. They are wonderful friends, and provide a fair share of entertainment with their clownish and mischievous ways. They are greatly expressive, and are always ready to play with lots of stamina. Grooming and Exercise Depending on their coat-type, Miniature Dachshunds may require regular or minimal grooming. The long-haired variety requires daily brushing and combing to keep their coat tidy and free of tangles For the smooth variety, grooming is quite simple as a light brush of the coat ...