Few breeds come in as many beautiful combinations as the Dachshund. Here is a quick tour of the coats and colors you will see in our program.
The three coat types
Smooth Dachshunds have a short, glossy coat that needs little more than a weekly wipe-down. Long-haired Dachshunds have soft, flowing feathering on their ears, chest and tail. Wire-haired Dachshunds have a dense, wiry outer coat with bushy eyebrows and a beard.
Popular colors
- Red — from light golden to deep mahogany; the most common and a classic favorite.
- Cream — a soft, pale coat, especially stunning on long-haired puppies.
- Black & tan — the iconic two-color look with tan points on the face, chest and legs.
- Chocolate & tan — warm brown with tan points and often lighter eyes.
Patterns: dapple, piebald and brindle
Dapple (merle) creates a beautiful marbled effect over the base color. Responsible breeders never breed two dapples together, as “double dapple” puppies are at risk of vision and hearing problems. We only pair dapple dogs with non-dapple partners.
Does color affect temperament?
No — coat type has more influence than color. Long-haired Dachshunds tend to be the mellowest, smooths are bold and playful, and wires are often the most mischievous.
See which colors are available right now on our puppies page.
