These cute little Weiner dogs are relatively easy to maintain. The only factor you must keep in mind when grooming these cheeky pups is the Dachshund’s coat. The long-haired, short-haired and wire-haired Dachshunds each have different grooming needs for their coat.
Here are our Dachshund grooming tips and styles to keep your pup looking fresh!
When it comes to grooming tips for a Dachshund’s coat, it entirely depends on whether they are short-haired Dachshunds, long-haired Dachshunds or wire-haired Dachshunds. The short-haired and wire-haired Dachshunds require minimal trimming. In comparison, the long-haired Dachshund can get matted fur and will need trimming more regularly.
Whether you have a short-haired, wire-haired or long-haired Dachshund, they each need a haircut every three months.
While both the short-haired Dachshund and the wire-haired Dachshund will have the same hairstyle throughout their lives, the long-haired Dachshund can have a variety of haircuts.
This is the most effortless hairstyle to manage out of the variety of hairstyles for this long-haired breed. Cut their hair one cm long on your dog’s body while keeping the hair long on its ears.
This style is not specific to puppies and is a haircut that Dachshund owners prefer as it requires less of a grooming routine.
This hairstyle is pretty simple and does not require you to do much. Trimming the ends of your pup’s hair is all it takes to achieve this wake-up-and-go look!
This hairstyle requires the most upkeep as your Dachshund will need to be up to par with the dog show standards. It may be best to take your sausage dog to a professional dog groomer for this hairstyle.
Like the natural haircut, your pup’s hair is left to fall the way it naturally does, but you will need every part of your dog’s coat to be framed and trimmed to perfection, with no room for errors!
The hair on the head and the neck is thinned out, and the hair on the midsection is styled to look more prominent. If styled to the tee, your little Dachshund could win best in the show!
Depending on your dog’s coat type, grooming will differ, with the basic needs being the same. You may need to pay extra attention to some or groom them more frequently than others.
Dachshund grooming is not just about keeping them clean or physically examined but also about time to spend with your pup. This is why grooming them at home is a great idea.
Long-haired Dachshunds are more than likely to pick up dirt. They are also more likely to be smellier. This means they must be bathed more frequently than the other coat types. Bathing would need to be done at least once a month, which is very little compared to other dogs. The different two coat types only need to be bathed once every three months.
Use a dog-safe shampoo and conditioner to keep its natural oils and be gentle on your dog’s skin. Always massage the product down the back – never rub, and rinse off with lukewarm water. Be careful not to get water into your dog’s eyes and ears. After that, blow-dry your dog’s hair with low heat.
Grooming your dog requires more than the basic bath and cut, and there are a few additional grooming essentials for Dachshunds.
Nail clipping is very important for your Dachshunds because it helps to keep their nails strong and healthy. Dogs’ nails have a soft cuticle called the quick that contains sensitive nerves and blood vessels.
If it gets damaged, it can cause excessive bleeding and a lot of pain. So trimming your dog’s nails causes this cuticle to recede, and there’s a smaller chance of them getting hurt.
Their nail trimming is done with a nail clipper. It would help if you tried to cut your Dachshund’s nails as short as possible without cutting the quick of the nail, which is a vein that runs through it. The darkest part of the nail is where the quick is and is located in the middle.
It is entirely dependent on how fast your Dachshund’s nail grows. If its nails grow quickly, you may need to clip them once a week, whereas others would only need to be cut once a month.
The easiest way to tell if your dog needs to cut their nails is if you can hear them touching the floor when they walk.
Clean your dog’s ears monthly to avoid infection, and check their ears weekly. Clean the outside of their ear flaps with a damp cloth and use cotton wool to clean the inside of their ears. Never use a Q-tip.
Brush your dog’s teeth daily to clean off the build-up of tartar. Brushing also prevents gum disease, tooth pain and bad breath. Use a dog-safe toothpaste and a doggy toothbrush.
The best time for your Dachshund’s grooming routine to start is when they are 16 weeks old. They are known to dislike getting groomed, especially cutting their nails.
So, it is best to start this process as soon as they can. This will avoid any hassles and, most importantly, the dramatics when they are older.
Long-haired Dachshunds must be bathed once every month, while short-haired and wire-haired Dachshunds must be washed once every three months.
Dachshund grooming is not an intense task but a way to bond with your pet. If you do not feel confident trimming your long-haired Dachshund hair or entering your pup into a dog show, you may want to send them to a professional groomer.
You should at least take your dog for regular and thorough grooming with a professional at least once or twice a year.
Shaving your sausage dog for summer is not a very good idea. These dogs need coats to regulate their temperature and protect their skin. Without their coat, they would be overexposed to sunlight and fleas.
The best way to keep them cool during Summer is to cut their hair shorter but not off. Keep it only one cm from the body. This way, they still have protection and are kept cool simultaneously.
With different needs for different coat types, it is essential to understand what grooming needs are specific to your Dachshund.
They may be afraid of the tools initially, but starting a Dachshund grooming routine early will make it easier later. Giving them a treat every time they get through something without fussing will help, too!
Use grooming to bond with your fur baby; it will not feel like work!
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