20-Year-Old Dachshund's Speedy Morning Run Has Jaws on the Floor

When we think of a senior dog, we tend to think of a sweet pup with the best powdered sugar face, lazily lounging in the sunlight on a nice dog bed. They don't do a lot, and they make a lot of awkward noises, but they're the best.

What we don't think of, usually, are 20+ year old dogs breaking into a full sprint early in the morning like it's nothing. That's just not the norm, but one Dachshund took to TikTok on October 2nd to show us all that he's still got the sickest moves around:

Okay, if one thing is clear, it's that @savhalbs and her family have taken the most excellent care of Tiny. For him to be able to move like that is genuinely kind of incredible.

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Tiny is as his name suggests: small. However, don't let his physical size fool you: he's old! He's a whole 20 human years old, and he's still going strong. This beautiful boy eats, zooms, and naps just like a young dog would. He hasn't lost an ounce of his sparkle, which is impressive!

A while back, Tiny actually had a wife (another Dachshund) and kids! He's outlived them all, though, and now spends his days preoccupied with his human family. They do all they can to keep him busy, including letting him run around like the puppy he is at heart!

How Long Do Dachshunds Live?

Tiny is 20, and for a Miniature dachshund, that's really old. Typically, they live anywhere from 10-15 years -which is still pretty dang long! There are some small dog breeds that live to 20+ years old often, but Dachshunds are not one: they're prone to some serious health problems that can hinder their lifespans. Tiny's family members all lived into their late teens!

Dachshunds, because of their long "sausage" bodies, are prone to back issues that can both cause problems later in life and shorten their lifespans considerable. Other things, like eye issues, cancers, pulled muscles, "loose knees," which essentially means dislocation. If you want to prevent a Dachshund from developing these issues, you should:

1. (If you're planning on shopping) vet a breeder extensively before deciding to choose them.
2. Try not to let them run like Tiny's doing here too often.
3. Have puppy stairs ready by any couches/beds they frequent so they don't have to jump.
4. Bring them for an annual vet checkup, even if they don't need any vaccines.

Tiny was taken great care of throughout his life, and he might even have a few more years ahead of him!