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What colours can Dachshunds be?

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  What are the different types of coats a Dachshund can have?   Basic Terminology  Smooth, Long hair and Wirehair, all 3 coat types come in 2 sizes, standard and Miniature.  Genetical  Terminology: Dogs will normally carry 2 copies of their own coat being WW, SS or LL. W  - If a Dachshund carries the Wire Coat Gene then it will always be a dominate gene. (If only one dog carries W then it will be a wire, however if it carries one 2 coats then it will produce recessive smooths or longhaired dachshunds.    S - A smooth coat is also a dominate and will dominate longhair. For example if a dog has S and L gene it will pass on its S to the puppies with also having the chance to have recessive longhaired puppies. L - Longhaired coat is a recessive gene from both W and S. For example if a puppy is a Longhaired then it carriers 2 copies of the longhaired gene making it a LL.  Chino Short Haired Dachshund Major Long H...

How to toilet train a Dachshund

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  We get asked ALOT how to train your Dachshund to go potty in the correct area, If you own a Dachshund then you know the struggle of how long it takes to get it 100%.  My Personal Experience: When I first got Kingsley I was living in a penthouse with no garden or yard, So I compromised. I purchased some fake grass (Actually a role roll of it - haha) and I also purchased a play pen. We were lucky enough to have a private balcony off the bedroom, So I left the sliding door open slightly barricaded a small area with the play pen and left the fake grass there. It didn't take Kingsley long to understand that is where he must go. I also had some pee pads just near by the door just incase he made any mistakes (which yes, he did). I was very fortunate to have very little accidents on the carpet (PS Soda Water and stand on a Towel will get rid of ANY STAINS), Of course being a new puppy in his first couple of weeks he thought that the bed was a nice place for him too also release hims...

What to do when your pet goes missing

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  Help! My Pet is Missing Until recently, we had not idea on the power of a missing and loved pet! This article comes to you from a first hand experience with Honey the missing Dachshund. On the 4th November 2021, Honey the Dachshund was on her road to a new family on the Gold Coast from NSW when she unfortunately got out and made a run for it from her carers home. Fast forward now we are Day 20 and Honey is still out there in NSW somewhere. (Lets hope when you are reading this that Honey has found her way home). FIRSTLY BREATHE. 👉🏼  Join Their Facebook Group Who do I contact when my pet goes missing? Get in contact with  Milly's Search, Trap and Rescue , They not only run a wonderful business off non-for-profit but are equiped with all the answers and recourses needed to bring your pet home!  👉🏼  Join Their Facebook Group Steps to follow in finding a lost pet  FIRSTLY Contact  Milly's Search, Trap and Rescue 1. Place a message on your own fac...

What is a Dapple Dachshund

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  A Dapple Dachshund is a dog that carries the one Dapple (Merle) gene which is commonly found in Australian Shepherds, Collies, Great Danes, Sheltie and lots of other breeds. Dapple Dachshunds vary from Silver Dapple, Chocolate Dapple and more. Please check out our blog about Dachshund Coats and Colours for more information. Please do note that Dapple is NOT a colour it is simply a pattern. Some Dapple Dachshunds will have lots of dappling that is noticeable and some will have hidden dapple. Meaning that you cannot see the dappling but it is within the dogs genetics. ➡️ Shop King Kingsley's favourite shark life jacket online What is a Double Dapple Dachshund? A Double Dapple Dachshund is the result of breeding two Dapple Dachshunds together. This is a HUGE no no! Double Dapple Dachshunds like  Molly Moo   pictured below will generally have white markings on their coat however unsymmetrical. (Please do note that not ALL Double Dapple Dachshunds will have white p...

Dachshund Coat and Pattern Chart

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  What colours do Dachshunds come in? Ever wondered what coats and patterns dachshunds can come in? Well, we have made a chart to make it simple! Let us know your favourite coat and colour in the comments section! We wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all the dogs in the chart who participated - you can find their Instagram links below Shorthaired Dachshund: Chino Longhaired Dachshund: Major Wirehaired Dachshund: Paddington Miniature Dachshund: King Kingsley Standard Dachshund: Barney Shaded Red Dachshund: Noodles  Clear Red Dachshund: Moo Black and Tan Dachshund: Koda Black and Cream Dachshund: Loki Chocolate and Tan Dachshund: Snags Chocolate and Cream Dachshund: Nora Shaded Cream Dachshund: Gigi Clear Cream Dachshund: Maya Red Piebald Dachshund: Finn  Black and Tan Piebald Dachshund: Sofia Chocolate and Tan Piebald  Dachshund: Meatball Brindle Dachshund: Nemo Red Dapple Dachshund: George Black and Tan Dapple Dachshund: Fergus Chocolate...