
Risks of Adopting Two Dachshund Puppies at the Same Time
Imagine seeing a whole bunch of adorable dachshund puppies – it’s hard not to feel that rush of utter joy at the thought of having double the cuteness at home. But wait! Having multiple Dachshund puppies is feasible, but it comes with serious risks that you might not even know about. I certainly didn’t!
Read on to Discover Risks of Adopting Two Dachshund Puppies at the Same Time.
I Was Ready for a New Puppy or Two
About a year had passed since my sweet mini Dachshund, Reno crossed the rainbow bridge, and I felt ready to welcome a new dachshund puppy into my life. Scrolling through the Dachshund rescue websites, surrounded by countless adorable doxies, I thought…why not adopt two? I have experience with multiple dogs, I could handle it.
Ever since my husband and I got married, we’ve always had a small pack 2-3 dogs around our home. They were our family, and when they were gone, the house felt painfully empty.
I applied to a Dachshund rescue hoping to bring home a pair of doxie twins only to discover that they didn’t allow double adoptions due to something called ‘littermate syndrome.’
This was a totally new concept to me, and diving into it revealed the real challenges of raising two Dachshund puppies, close in age, at the same time.

What is Littermate Syndrome?
Littermate syndrome is when two dogs, of the same age, develop behavioral issues when raised together as puppies. The puppies can be from the same litter or around the same age from a different litter.
Here’s what happens: the puppies get super attached and form a close bond with each other instead of their owner, You! That makes training them way tougher than it needs to be.
It literally becomes a competition for their attention. And let’s talk puppy potty training! Dachshunds can be a bit more challenging in that department. Imagine doubling that fun with two doxie pups with no listening skills.
Quote from a fellow Dachshund Mom: “Raising two puppies is more than twice the work of raising one puppy.”
Same Gender? Watch out! If the Dachshund puppies are both the same gender, that could set them up for some serious rivalry and vicious fights once those hormones kick in down the road. Read more on same gender aggression in dogs.

Risks of Adopting Two Dachshund Puppies at the Same Time
Dachshund lovers, the idea of raising more than one Dachshund puppy may feel natural, yet to hear from so many other Dachshund parents that have attempted it, truly regret it.
Let me tell you, I’m all about having a house full of Dachshunds. They thrive in a pack, just like I do.
But each little long dog needs their own time and individual training, especially during their first full year, without a sibling of the same age present.
Raising two Dachshund puppies is a ton of hard work, even for the most patient Dachshund lovers out there. Here’s why:


But Wait!
Now, if you already have two pups or are planning on getting two Dachshund puppies, don’t panic, we have some expert advice on How to Avoid Dachshund Puppy Littermate Syndrome in your home before it becomes too much to handle.


I raised 2 that was puppies didn’t have 2much with them 2 thane having,2 different breeds. They going on 3 now and they love me as much they love each other
Hi Caroline, I’m so glad that your puppies are doing so well. That’s great news. :)