rapid breathing rate - standard daschund

Question
Our standard size daschund, weighing 28#, has a 'resting' respiration rate of about 60 times per minute. Seems fast and am wondering what is normal?

Answer

Hi Dick,

The normal respiratory rate for dogs at rest is 10-34 breaths per minute.

The AKC says, normal weight of the standard size Dachshund is usually between 16 and 32 pounds. It is possible that your particular dog however, is overweight even though he's at the high end of what's considered the ideal weight for the breed. Being overweight would increase his respiratory rate, but so might other conditions such as being in pain, having heart or respiratory problems, suffering from heatstroke, or simply excited.

If your dog's respiratory rate has been a concern to you, have your veterinarian examine him. What's the use of guessing?

Best of luck,

Patti