Daschunds - how much exercise, back problems, anything else

[GnuBee]

I'm looking at getting a smooth coated Daschund BUT have some questions...

1) How much exercise can they handle? Couple of 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour walks a day - more/less
2) Do they always end up with back problems or is this something that can be mitigated during early development?
3) Cats - yes/no?

I have owned dogs before and regularly babysit a Basset Hound, I also work from home so concerns over not being left alone for more than a couple of hours are not an issue either.

Any other information from owners would be great! Thanks.

[GnuBee]

Thanks everyone - that's been really helpful.