How much to feed a Miniature Dachshund
A Miniature Dachshund should ideally weigh 10 lb, at most 11 lb, according to The Royal Kennel Club (UK). Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Weight by the standard
- males
- ideally 10 lbat most 11 lb
- females
- ideally 10 lbat most 11 lb
Source: The Royal Kennel Club (UK)
The AKC shows miniatures in a class for dogs of 11 pounds and under at 12 months and older.
The AKC stresses that it is extremely important not to let a Dachshund become overweight, to protect its long back.
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 380 kcal/cup, wet food with 30 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 lb | 348 | ⅞ cup | 11.6 oz |
| 11 lb | 374 | 1 cup | 12.5 oz |
For spayed or neutered dogs with normal activity. Intact dogs need about 12% more. The amounts only apply to food with exactly these calories; use the calculator below for yours.
Calculate with your food
How much does your dog weigh?
Decimals help, e.g. 22.5. No pet scale? Weigh yourself, then again holding your pet.
A starting point – the scale has the final say. If your dog is ill, talk to your vet.
Miniature Dachshund puppies
A Miniature Dachshund grows to about 10 lb. At 4 months, a puppy weighs about 6.2 lb on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines and needs about 1 cup of dry food with 380 kcal/cup a day. For your puppy, calculate with its own age and weight.
Questions
How much should a Miniature Dachshund eat per day?
A Miniature Dachshund weighing 10 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 348 kcal a day. That’s about ⅞ cup of dry food or 11.6 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Miniature Dachshund weigh?
According to The Royal Kennel Club (UK), the ideal weight is 10 lb and the maximum 11 lb, for males and females alike. The AKC shows miniatures in a class for dogs of 11 pounds and under at 12 months and older.
My dog weighs more than this. Is that too much?
Not necessarily. The range is for typical dogs; large or muscular dogs can weigh more. Your dog’s shape tells you more than the number: you should feel the ribs and see a waist from above. If in doubt, ask your vet.
Sources
- The Royal Kennel Club (UK)
- FCI Standard No. 148 – Teckel/Dachshund
- AKC – Official Standard of the Dachshund
- AKC – Dachshund Dog Breed Information (Height/Weight)
Last checked: October 2026