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Dachshunds: Prices, breed information and insurance costs

A Dachshund can cost up to $6,500 in Australia, depending on their age.

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Key takeaways

  • Dachshunds physiques are unique and can cause multiple health conditions. Because of this, they can be expensive to insure.
  • Most pet insurance providers cover Dachshunds, you just need to check eligibility.
  • Make sure you choose a policy that covers IVDD (intervertebral disc disease).

How much do Dachshunds cost?

Prices we found for Dachshunds tend to be between $2,000 and $6,500 in Australia.

To get these costs, we looked at over over 40 prices from breeders across Australia on sites including Gumtree, PetsForHomes and Trading Post. Prices will likely differ depending on the age and type of Dachshund you get.

How much does pet insurance cost for a Dachshund?

Pet insurance for a Dachshund is likely to cost you between $57.23 and $213.06. This is relatively similar to other dog breeds in Australia.

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Budget Direct Logo

Budget Direct

$74.40$74.40$76.01$81.61$87.21Get quote
Petsy logo

Petsy

$133.91$148.71$167.41$198.62$226.05Get quote
PD pet insurance

PD

$87.10$88.15$90.73$92.33$100.10Get quote
Knose

Knose

$106.47$119.93$136.92$163.90$186.13Get quote
Medibank

Medibank

$94.74$107.42$128.37$156.38$182.48Get quote
Vets Choice

Vets Choice

$88.24$79.16$83.42$92.58$106.63Get quote
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Pet Insurance Australia

$106.07$119.59$142.00$171.88$275.85Get quote
Kogan Pet Insurance

Kogan

$79.68$89.76$151.42$183.28$213.06More info

Frequently asked questions about Dachshunds

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Pet insurance that covers IVDD in Australia

Name Product AUFPI Accidental Injury Illness Reimbursement Rate IVDD Cover Paralysis Tick Yearly Sub-Limit
Budget Direct Plus Cover
80%
Covered for all policies. 30 day waiting period
$3,000
Apply online and get 15% off your first year's premium. T&Cs apply.
Medibank Pet Max Cover with Extra Care
90%
$30,000
Medibank has a generous maximum yearly benefit of $30,000 and it includes some alternative therapy as standard, which is often an optional extra with many other providers. It also has a multi-pet discount of 5%. T&Cs apply.
PIA Essentials Cover
90%
Covered, 30 day waiting period
$1,000
Highest reimbursement rate out of PIA's policies. Get 2 months free when you sign up using the code PIA202. T&Cs apply.
PD Classic Plan
100%
Covered, 21 day waiting period
$10,000
Apply online and get your first 1 month free. T&Cs apply.
Knose Pet Insurance
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Knose Pet Insurance
90%
Subject to approval in the pre-existing condition assessment
$25,000
⭐Finder Exclusive: Get 10% off your first year. Sign up using promo code FINDER10. T&C's apply.
PD Deluxe Plan
100%
Covered, 21 day waiting period
$15,000
Apply online and get your first 1 month free. T&Cs apply.
Vets Choice Pro Cover
80%
Covered, 21 day waiting period
$2,500
Get a 5% discount when you insure more than one pet.
Petsy Top Cover
ExclusiveHighly Commended
Petsy Top Cover
90%
Subject to approval in the pre-existing condition assessment
$25,000
⭐ Finder Exclusive: Enjoy 30% off your first month of pet insurance, plus receive a custom pet tag. Sign up using the code FINDER. T&Cs apply.
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To make sure you get accurate and helpful information, this guide has been edited by Hannah Nissen-Ellison as part of our fact-checking process.
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