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Small Dogs, Big Demand as Dachshund Popularity Takes Off
Saturday, August 22, 2026
The American Kennel Club ranked dachshunds as the fifth most popular dog breed in 2025, up from previous years. The increased ownership has spurred breed-specific meetups and cafes. Dachshunds are prone to intervertebral disc disease, which affects approximately one in four dogs of the breed, according to the AKC.