Mini Long Haired Dachshund Dapple

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About Mini Long Haired Dachshund

The famously long, low silhouette, ever-alert expression, and bold, vivacious personality of the Dachshund have made him a superstar of the canine kingdom. Dachshunds come in two sizes and in three coat types of various colors and patterns. The word ‘icon’ is terribly overworked, but the Dachshund’¿with his unmistakable long-backed body, little legs, and big personality’¿is truly an icon of purebred dogdom. Dachshunds can be standard-sized (usually 16 to 32 pounds) or miniature (11 pounds or under), and come in one of three coat types: smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired. Dachshunds aren’t built for distance running, leaping, or strenuous swimming, but otherwise these tireless hounds are game for anything. Smart and vigilant, with a big-dog bark, they make fine watchdogs. Bred to be an independent hunter of dangerous prey, they can be brave to the point of rashness, and a bit stubborn, but their endearing nature and unique look has won millions of hearts the world over.

What makes a Dachshund a dapple?

Also, A Dachshund is consider to be a Dapple even if it has only one tiny dappled patch on it. Such dogs should still be register as Dapples, because they will produce some dapple puppies when mated to a non-dapple dog.

Mini Long Haired Dachshund Dapple

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How can you tell if a Dachshund is dapple?

How can I spot if my Dachshund is a Double Dapple or Single Dapple? Double Dapples will tend to show large white areas on the body that are usually not symmetrical which is why they can be prone to be confused with Piebalds. A single Dapple will not show large areas of white and will not have micro eyes.

Are dapple Dachshunds unhealthy?

What are the Risks? There are lethal genes commonly associate with Double Dapple. Also, The problems associated with the lethal genes in Double Dapples are varying degrees of vision and hearing loss, including missing eyes or “micro eyes”. Also, Blindness and/or deafness can be cause by the Double Dapple gene combination.

Why do Dachshunds like to be under blankets?

Why do dachshunds go under a blanket? Dachshunds burrow because it’s in their nature. They feel happy tunnelling into small, dark spaces because they were raise to flush badgers out of their setts. Also, They also like to feel warm, cosy and protected when they sleep.

Are Dachshunds good with kids?

Dachshunds are generally great with kids. Also, They’re affectionate, loyal and playful. They just need to know you’re in charge (and he’s not in charge of the kids either). Introduce the children to him slowly and let him take his time getting to know them.