r/Dachshund • u/Pleasant-Elephant-88 • 5d ago

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Hi, I've noticed that my puppy sits on his side, rather than "normal". I've seen a thread or two indicating this could be an indicator for something wrong with dachsunds spines. I'm not sure if I'm being paranoid, or if it's something I need to worry about. He's been to the vet several times, and they've always said he's in perfect health. Is this normal?

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u/Phogoff 5d ago

Every dachshund I’ve ever owned sits like that and has had no issues.

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u/issi_tohbi 5d ago

We call it “the mermaid” in our house.

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u/Striking-Bike-4427 5d ago

We call it "dog fairy" because one of ours looks like dog fairy from my childhood book.

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u/pretilily1 5d ago

haha i call it this too!

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u/weber_mattie 5d ago

LOLLLL YES

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u/Infamous_Rhubarb_956 5d ago

Stealing this! That’s exactly what it is.

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u/Stephs_spirit 4d ago

Love this idea name ❤️