Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years= Colors: Black, Black & Tan, Chocolate & Tan, Blue & Tan, Chocolate & Cream, Cream, Tan, Red Height: Miniature Dachshund: 5–6 in (13–15 cm) at the withers Standard Dachshund: 8–9 in (20–23 cm) at the withers Weight: Female- 5.0 kg , Male- 7.3–14.5 kg.