We have a daschund puppy that is about 9 weeks old. He is very smart and is already housebroken. My question is that he seems to have a "hump" in his back, close to his hind legs. In other words, his spine seems to be slightly curved. It doesn't seem to bother him at all but we are curious.

Is this just a puppy thing or is there really a problem

Thank You

I don't like the sound of that at all. Maybe if I could see it, it would be nothing to worry about. A 9 week old should be making regular trips to the vet for shots. Ask the vet about it.