Do Dachshunds sleep a lot?

Yes, Dachshunds can sleep a lot , with most sleeping an average of about 16 hours in a 24-hour period. (This is the upper end for most small-sized breeds.) Dachshunds weren’t bred for high endurance activity, distance running, or extended periods of exercise. Instead, these pups tend to exercise and play in short bursts with lots of naps and downtime in between.