04/03/2025
Welcome back to Breed Feature Thursday. This week, we’ll be talking about Dachshunds.
Fun Facts:
- Dachshund literally means “badger dog” in German. They were originally bred to hunt badgers
- A dachshund name Waldi was the first Olympic mascot
- Britain’s first cloned dog was a dachshund
Grooming considerations:
Dachshunds come in three different coat types. Smooth, wire haired, and longhaired. Therefore, grooming requirement may vary. With this in mind:
- Shorthair Dachshunds should be brushed once-twice a week with a soft-bristled brush or a rubber curry to maintain their coat. Wire haired varieties should be brushed 3-4 times a week with a slicker brush. Longhaired varieties should be brushed daily, or as often as possible, with a slicker brush.
- Shorthair dachshunds should be bathed every 3-6 months. They should not be bathed more frequently than this, as that could damage the coat. Longhaired dachshunds can be bathed up to once a month. However, wet hair can mat easily, so use caution.
- All dachshunds should have their nails trimmed every 4-12 weeks
Sadly, we do not have any Dachshund pictures. Please feel free to share your babies in the comments below. What breed would you like to see featured next.
