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 guide covers what the coat actually involves, how the temperament tends to differ from the other two varieties, what these puppies cost, and the health questions worth asking before you commit.
What Makes a Dachshund Long-Haired
Dachshunds come in three coat types: smooth, wire-haired and long-haired. All three are the same breed, and all three can appear in the same litter if the parents carry the right genes.
The long coat is a recessive trait. Both parents must carry the gene for a long-coat puppy to be produced, which is part of why long-haired puppies are usually less common in any given litter and often priced a little higher.
A long-coat puppy does not look long-coated at eight weeks. The feathering develops over the first year, filling in along the ears, chest, legs and tail. A puppy that looks only slightly fluffier than its smooth-coat littermates at ten weeks can look dramatically different at twelve months.
Temperament: Are Long-Haired Dachshunds Calmer?
Long-haired Dachshunds have a reputation for being the gentlest and most easy-going of the three coat types. Wire-haired are usually described as the most mischievous, smooth-coats somewhere in between.
There is a commonly repeated theory that the long coat came from spaniel crosses far back in the breed’s development, and that this is where the calmer disposition comes from. It is a plausible story and it is widely believed, but it is not settled fact.
Here is the more useful way to think about it: coat type is a weak predictor of personality compared with the temperament of the parents and how the puppy is raised. A long-haired puppy from nervous, under-socialised parents will not be a calm dog because of its coat. Ask about the parents. Ask to see them if you can.
What is reliably true of all Dachshunds, long coat included:
- They are bold. This breed was built to face a badger underground. They do not think of themselves as small.
- They bark. Excellent watchdogs, genuinely loud for their size.
- They are stubborn. Clever and trainable, but they need a reason to cooperate.
- They bond hard. Often intensely attached to one person, and prone to separation anxiety if it is not managed early.
- Prey drive is high. A scent or a small moving animal can override training entirely.
Grooming a Long-Haired Dachshund
The coat is moderate maintenance. Not a Poodle, not a Beagle — somewhere in between.
Brushing: Two to three times a week with a pin or slicker brush. Pay particular attention to behind the ears, the armpits and the trousers on the back legs. These are the spots where mats start, and a mat that reaches the skin is painful and usually has to be cut out.
Bathing: Every four to six weeks, or when they have found something disgusting to roll in. Over-bathing strips the coat.
Ears: Drop ears with long feathering trap moisture and reduce airflow, which makes ear infections more likely. Check weekly. A dog shaking its head repeatedly or scratching at one ear needs a vet, not a home remedy.
Shedding: They shed moderately and year-round, with heavier periods seasonally. Long hair is more visible on furniture than smooth hair, so expect to notice it more even though the volume is similar.
Feet: Hair grows between the pads and picks up grit, ice and burrs. Trim it flush every few weeks.
Long-Haired Dachshund Health
The long coat brings no health problems of its own. The health considerations are the same as every Dachshund, and one of them is serious.
Back and IVDD
Intervertebral disc disease is the defining health risk in this breed. The long spine and short legs that define the Dachshund silhouette come from a form of dwarfism that also affects how the spinal discs develop. Dachshunds are affected by IVDD at far higher rates than most breeds.
What genuinely helps:
- Keep the dog lean. Excess weight is the single biggest modifiable risk factor.
- Discourage jumping on and off furniture. Use ramps or steps.
- Support the back and hindquarters when lifting — never lift by the front legs or under the chest alone.
- Use a harness rather than a neck collar for walking.
- Take sudden reluctance to move, a hunched back, shivering or any hind-leg weakness to a vet immediately. IVDD is time-sensitive.
Other things to ask about
Eye conditions including progressive retinal atrophy appear in the breed. Patellar luxation and dental disease are also worth asking about. A breeder who cannot tell you anything about the health of the parents is telling you something.
What Long-Haired Dachshund Puppies Cost
Long-haired puppies typically sit at the higher end of Dachshund pricing, because the recessive coat gene means fewer of them per litter. Add a miniature size or a dapple pattern and the price climbs further — long-haired dapple minis are among the most requested and least available combinations in the breed.
Our long-haired Dachshund puppies are $1,000. That includes the veterinary examination, age-appropriate vaccinations and worming, our one-year health guarantee, and the paperwork for your own vet. Delivery is quoted separately based on distance and method.
A word on suspiciously cheap listings: in a breed where long coats are genuinely less common, a rock-bottom price for a long-haired puppy is a reason to slow down, not to hurry. Online puppy fraud is common, and the usual patterns are pressure to pay by wire transfer or gift card, refusal to do a video call, and stock photos that appear on multiple websites. Any legitimate breeder will do a video call.
Is a Long-Haired Dachshund Right for You?
They suit you if you want a small, affectionate, characterful dog, you are home often enough to avoid separation problems, you can commit to brushing a few times a week, and you are prepared to manage the back risk for the next twelve to sixteen years.
They suit you less well if you need a quiet dog, you want an off-lead dog with reliable recall, or nobody is home for long stretches of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do long-haired Dachshunds shed a lot?
Moderately, all year, with heavier seasonal periods. The hair is more visible than a smooth coat’s but not more abundant.
Are long-haired Dachshunds hypoallergenic?
No. No Dachshund is.
When does the long coat come in?
It develops over the first year. Expect a noticeable change between eight weeks and twelve months.
Do they need professional grooming?
Not usually. Regular home brushing and occasional trimming around the feet and sanitary areas is generally enough.
Are they good with children?
They can be, with socialisation and supervision. Children must be taught to support the back properly and never to drop them.
Long-Haired Dachshund Puppies for Sale Now
We have nine long-haired Dachshund puppies for sale at the moment, all at $1,000, all raised in our family home rather than in kennels. Nine of our current ten puppies carry the long coat.
| Puppy | Sex | Age | Colour | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster | Female | 10 wks | Chocolate dapple, blue eyes | $1,000 |
| Lindy | Female | 10 wks | Chocolate dapple, blue eyes | $1,000 |
| Karl | Male | 10 wks | Chocolate & tan | $1,000 |
| Loi | Female | 11 wks | Black & tan | $1,000 |
| Pit | Male | 10 wks | Blue dapple | $1,000 |
| Pope | Male | 10 wks | Blue & tan dapple | $1,000 |
| Guy | Male | 10 wks | Blue | $1,000 |
| Kio | Male | 11 wks | Black piebald | $1,000 |
| Heist | Male | 11 wks | Chocolate dapple, blue eyes | $1,000 |
Four of those are dapples — see them together on our dapple Dachshund puppies page — and you can see every puppy, long-coated and smooth, on the available puppies page.
What the price includes
Each puppy is examined by a licensed vet before it leaves and is current on age-appropriate vaccinations and worming. The price includes our one-year health guarantee covering genetic defects and the paperwork for your own vet. Our puppies can be registered. Delivery is quoted separately on distance and method — see how delivery works — and we tell you that figure before you commit rather than adding it after a deposit.
Before you buy
Ask us for a live video call with any puppy here. We do that before you pay anything, and we would rather you verified us than trusted us — our guide to spotting a puppy scam lists the checks worth running on any breeder, us included.
If you are after a specific coat, colour or size and nothing listed is right, get in touch and we will let you know when a match is expected.
