Can dachshunds be outside

No No they shouldn't be left out. Small dogs can come under the heading of "lap dogs" meaning they are small enough to sit on one's lap and are meant to be close companions in the household. I once owned a long-haired Dachie who was always close to me and I would no more think of having left her outside (even in a kennel) than I would put a small child outside for the night. Preditors can also attack small dogs and do. Even in cities there are coyotes and once where I live in B.C. in a large town I saw a 400 lb. bear amble up my driveway (over-fed itself and no real risk) but my eyes bulged out of my head and I was glad I kept my small dogs inside. If you don't like your small dog sleeping with you then train them to go to their cushion in the corner of the bedroom (they love to be close to their owner.) My husband and I don't mind our small dogs in bed with us and if we want some privacy they are told to go to their cushion in the front room. If you find this breed a dog too much for you then either give or sell your dog to someone who will give them the love and attention they should. Too many people never check out the breeds that would best suit their home before purchasing a dog. Don't take the chance, something might come into your yard and kill it, that's what happend to my bunny. :(