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What dog bed for my cold, burrowing miniature dachshund puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 19 days old | 7 lbs

What type of bed would you suggest for my miniature dachshund? She is 3 1/2 months old. She gets cold easily & sleeps w/ me in my bed. She always loves cuddling with me whever I am if on the couch resting, etc. I always have a small blanket & she loves for me to cover her up totally.. She crawls under it & goes to sleep!

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on October 26th, 2018

Dachshunds tend to be snugglers, and also love to be buried (like under a blanket!). I'd look into a dog bed (or even a large cat bed) that has a [clamshell or hooded design]() that she can crawl into and be covered up by it. Most smaller dogs (especially dachshunds) tend to like this [cave type bed]().

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