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What do newborn Dachshund puppies look like right after birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed

What is the appearance or look of the newborn puppy of a dachshund?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 17th, 2017

All newborn puppies look pretty much the same - like little furry potatoes with legs :) You won't be able to see any breed-specific differences until they are at least 3-4 weeks old, when they will start to develop the long back, long nose, and short legs characteristic of Dachshunds.

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