Author Archives: Daisy Hill

Miniature vs Standard Dachshund: Size, Weight & Which to Choose

The miniature Dachshund is by some distance the most searched version of the breed, and most people arrive at the question the same way: they have seen a photo of a very small sausage dog and want to know how small it actually stays. The honest answer is that a miniature dachshund and a standard […]

Dapple Dachshunds: Genetics, Health Risks & Ethical Breeding

Dapple is the most striking coat pattern in the breed and the most misunderstood. It is also the one pattern where a breeder’s decisions can directly cause a puppy to be born deaf, blind, or both. If you are looking at dapple dachshund puppies, this guide explains what dapple actually is, the single question you […]

Long-Haired Dachshund Puppies: Coat, Care, Temperament & Cost

Long-haired Dachshunds are the softest-looking version of a famously tough little breed. The flowing coat, the feathered ears, the plumed tail — it all looks delicate, and it sits on top of a dog originally bred to go down a badger hole and pick a fight. If you are considering long haired dachshund puppies, this […]