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Affordable, comprehensive pet insurance designed for Miniature Smooth-Haired Dachshunds.
✓ Up to £12,000 vet fee cover
✓ Receive up to 100% back on eligible vet bills
✓ 95% of claims paid within 3 days
✓ Simple, quick claims process with support from our friendly UK team
✓ Proud to be Feefo Platinum Trusted Service rated
The Miniature Smooth-Haired Dachshund is instantly recognisable for its long body, short legs, and confident personality. Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, their name literally translates to “badger dog.”
Recognised by the The Kennel Club as a Toy breed (despite their bold character), Miniature Smooth Dachshunds are affectionate, loyal, and surprisingly brave. They form strong bonds with their owners and are known for their playful, sometimes stubborn nature.
They are one of the fastest-rising popular breeds in the UK, particularly in urban areas, thanks to their compact size and big personality.
🐾 Average lifespan: 12–16 years
🐾 Average adult weight: Up to 5 kg (Miniature variety)
🐾 Originally bred in Germany over 300 years ago
🐾 One of the UK’s fastest-growing breeds registered with The Kennel Club
Due to their long body shape, Dachshunds are prone to certain spinal and genetic conditions.
Common Health Issues:
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) – £4,000–£8,000 surgery
Luxating Patella – £1,500–£3,000 surgery
Dental Disease – £250–£800 treatment
Obesity – Increases risk of spinal complications
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) – £300–£600 testing
Spinal surgery for IVDD can be urgent and costly, which is why many Dachshund owners choose lifetime cover.
Wondering if a Short-Haired Dachshund is the right dog for you? Here’s a few things you should know before you bring a ‘little noodle’ home…
Diet plays a crucial role in protecting a Miniature Smooth-Haired Dachshund’s spine and joints.
Key dietary considerations:
Maintaining a lean body condition is one of the most important preventative steps for this breed.
Despite their small size, Miniature Smooth Dachshunds are active and curious.
Daily exercise needs:
Because of their spinal structure, owners should minimise activities that involve jumping from heights or rough play.
This breed is ideal for:
They may be less suited to homes with very young children who may accidentally handle them roughly, as spinal injuries can occur.
With spinal surgery for IVDD potentially costing thousands of pounds, veterinary bills for this breed can escalate quickly. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical for the best recovery outcomes.
Comprehensive insurance gives you peace of mind that if the unexpected happens, you can prioritise your Dachshund’s health — not the cost of care.
Superior – the most comprehensive insurance cover we offer, with the lowest excess, giving you confidence that your dog will be looked after if illness or injury strikes.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£9,000
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£6,000
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
£9,000
£6,000
100%
100%
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
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–
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Mid-range – our most flexible plan, offering a choice of co-payment and excess levels and packed with a range of optional extras to suit your dog’s needs.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£9,000
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£6,000
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
£9,000
£6,000
90%, 80% or 70%
90%, 80% or 70%
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Safety-net – accidents or illness can happen at any time, and our Catastrophe and Economy policies provide cover for your dog when emergency treatment is needed.
Cover for each injury or illness for 12 months from the date of the incident or when symptoms first appeared.
£4,000
for each injury and illness for 12 months
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£6,000
100%
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£3,000
100%
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Cover for each injury or illness for 12 months from the date of the incident or when symptoms first appeared.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£4,000
for each injury and illness for 12 months
£6,000
£3,000
100%
100%
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
–
–
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Terms, conditions, and excesses apply. Cover depends on acceptance criteria, and there may be policy limits and exclusions. Make sure to check the policy details on the dog insurance page before taking out a policy.
