How can you tell if you have a mini daschund or just a regular one?

I guess mini daschunds are obviously smaller than a regular daschund. But I saw mini daschunds advertised in the newspaper and I was just wondering what is so different about the mini ones.|||They are the same, except a standard Dachshund is much bigger. Standards are 25-30 lbs. Minis are under 10 lbs. The majority of Dachshunds, though, are called "Tweenies" because they're in between. This includes ones who are little, but not little enough to be Mini. If you want a Dachshund, please consider adopting a pup. There are tons of purebreds who have been rescued. Look on petfinder.com or on Dachshund Rescue of North America's website drna.org. Good luck!!|||Nothing is really different per-say about them. They are smaller and weigh less for sure. I think they might be a tad bit more high energy play full too. I had one for 17 years and she was a pure joy of a little dog. I think they are beautiful little dogs with tons of love for their family and very loyal too. If you are thinking of getting one I can't think of a better breed to get. Also they are so smart. They want to please and easy to house train as far as the smaller breeds. I say go for it. Evita|||To be a 'mini' doxie, it can't be larger than 1/2 the size of a 'regular doxie ... and if the 'breeders' are 'legitimate' they should have 'papers' on the puppies and their parents that you can see ... the 'size' should be on the papers. The ONLY way to get a 'mini' is from two parents who are both 'minis' ... even if you can get a 'smaller than normal' doxie, if one parent is 'regular sized' it WILL NOT be a 'mini.' The only 'real reason' to INSIST on getting a 'real mini' is if you want to 'show' your dog, or take her to 'obedience trials' ... those are frequently by 'breed' but also by 'size' ... other than that, though, if you just want a 'good pet' LET THE PUPPY choose you, not you choose the puppy ... you'll have a 'better puppy who will be 'friendlier' ... to you at first, but also to other people and dogs.|||Here's a link that describes the size difference:


http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dachshund.ht鈥?/a>





Something I think is cute that's not mentioned there, is dachshund owners call the ones that fall in between sizes Tweenies. LOL|||my 13 yr old mini rosie weighs 10 lbs more than she should shes really fat