My late friend and her husband were serial Wiener Dog parents. Every one of their dogs (except a badly-abused rescue) lived into his/her late teens and was exceptionally healthy. Unlike some overbred dogs (especially those with pushed-in faces), dachshunds aren't necessarily unhealthy and unhappy. As with all dogs it depends on the breeder (and owner). They need a LOT of appropriate exercise or they are more likely to develop back problems. P.S. This is either a bot or a really ignorant human--it's DOXON, not, DASHund!