Wire Haired Dachshund

The Wire Haired Dachshund

The most common type of Dachshund dog that everyone thinks of is the smooth hair. But there are also two other varieties to this breed.

The first is the wire haired Dachshund which appeared in the late 19th century, following the smooth haired and long haired varieties. The wire haired Dachshund will be happiest in a decent sized back yard as this dog enjoys chasing small animals, digging holes and playing games with family members.

The wire haired has a long, low muscular fram that’s covered in short, hard outer-coat and a soft undercoat. It also comes in a variety of colors including all black and tan, dark gray and various shades of red.

Never let him out of your sight!

As Dachshund dogs generally are known to be stubborn and can just refuse to listen, this can even be a worse problem for this type of Dachshund. Although it’s playful and energetic character can be a joy having around, it can also give you some headaches here.

You might need to pay some extra attention on your wire haired Dachshund when taking it for a walk in the woods for example. Because they are known not to just chase little animals but to even follow them in their holes. They may follow a rabbit in it’s hole for example. And then go so far until they get stuck. This is of course very hazardous for the dog if you can’t find it in time.

But yes, if you are looking for an energetic and lively kind of small dog, the Wire Haired Dachshund might definitely be for you!

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