mini: I started walking between 5-10 miles 2-3 times a week, is this bad for my mini dachshund? She is close to a yr and a half and weighs like 13lbs. Shes been pretty up for it every time we go and sometimes i have to keep up with her, but im starting to think what if its bad for her? Shes never shown any signs of tiredness and has luckily been healthy so far.How long should i walk my mini dachshund?Nope, not bad for her at all. In fact, it's very good for her. Dachshunds are not delicate flowers, they are hunting dogs and can cover a lot of grown. Keep it up. edit: People don't realize that Miniature Dachshunds are not "toy" dogs, they are hunting dogs. The size of the dog has nothing to do with it's exercise needs. Many small dogs, like some terriers and hounds were bred to hunt and to be able to hunt all day long.|||The dog will tell you when the activity level is too much. If she's up for it and isn't super exhausted the rest of the week then she's fine. Dogs, just like us, build up endurance. So if your normal routine is 5-10 miles then this is what she's accustom to now too.How long should i walk my mini dachshund?Thats great! The more exercise the better, if he enjoys it that is perfectly fine! Its good for your health too, and the dog will probably have good hips and stay pretty healthy. Walking your dog that much is very good.|||Ten miles is a very long walk for a small dog. I would suggest a couple of miles every day. I would also get a check-up by the Vet just to be sure she is structurally sound.How long should i walk my mini dachshund?This should be fine, sounds like she enjoys it. My Chihuahuas can hike for hours with me. Size has nothing to do with physical endurance.|||Dogs love to run/ be active it normal for them to want to walk|||it may be a little much due to the breed being so small.|||Most dogs need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day. Here's more info. http://dogtime.com/exercise-needs.html