Dachshund Vaccination Schedule
Personalized Dachshund puppy vaccination schedule for the US, UK, and EU. Adjust your puppy's age and country below. The schedule updates as you go.
Important: this is a reference. It is not a substitute for your vet. Always confirm the specific schedule for your puppy with the clinic that treats them.
Dachshund vaccination schedule
| Age | Status | Core | Non-core |
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| 6 to 8 weeks | Due now |
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| 10 to 12 weeks | Upcoming |
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| 14 to 16 weeks | Upcoming |
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| 16 weeks+Required by law in most US states. | Upcoming |
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| 12 months | Upcoming |
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Common questions about Dachshund vaccinations
When should my Dachshund start vaccinations?
Most Dachshund puppies start their first DHPP between 6 and 8 weeks in the US, or 6 to 9 weeks in the UK and EU. Use the form above with your puppy's age and country to see the next-due date.
How does my Dachshund's long back change the picture?
Vaccine timing is unchanged, but mobility caution starts at week one. Avoid jumping off furniture and use ramps where possible. Disc issues are the bigger long-term concern, not vaccines.
Does my Dachshund need outdoor non-core vaccines?
It depends on lifestyle. If your Dachshund hikes or visits tick-heavy areas, ask your vet about Lyme. Lepto is region-dependent.
Should my Dachshund get split visits?
Possible for smaller Dachshunds. Same schedule, two appointments instead of one. Useful if your pup gets sore after combined doses.
Same schedule for a Dachshund mix?
Yes for the core vaccines. DHPP and Rabies are identical for purebreds and mixes. Non-core vaccines depend on lifestyle and region, not breed. The schedule above works for any Dachshund mix.
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