How to Groom a Dachshund

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Damp cloth
Slicker brush
Gentle dog shampoo
Soft bath towels
Final coat conditioner
Soft bristle brush
Chamois cloth
Slicker brush
Metal comb
Scissors
Clippers
#10 blade
Dog shampoo
Blow dryer
Soft bristle brush
Hard bristle brush
Blunt-nosed scissors
Dog shampoo
Soft bath towels
Blow dryer
Soft bristle brush
Paper towels or tissues
Nail clippers
Eye cleansing solution
Soft toothbrush
Dog toothpaste

Short, smooth-haired Dachshund

Step 1:
Brush hair two to three times a week using a damp cloth and a slicker brush.
Step 2:
Bathe your short-haired Dachshund every two months with gentle, non-drying dog shampoo. Get a recommendation from your vet, breeder or pet store.
Step 3:
Dry your dog with soft bath towels.
Step 4:
Finish his coat with a final coat conditioner. Lightly rub a small amount on his coat with a soft bristle brush. Polish off with a chamois cloth for extra sheen.

Long-haired Dachshund

Step 1:
Brush your long-haired Dachshund every other day with a slicker brush.
Step 2:
Use a metal comb to work out any mats or tangles when needed.
Step 3:
Trim your long-haired dog's stray hairs with scissors every one to two months, paying particular attention to his feet and the hair between his pads.
Step 4:
Clip hair on her stomach and inner thighs with clippers and a #10 blade. Some owners prefer this neater appearance.
Step 5:
Bathe your long-haired Dachshund every two months, using a breeder or vet recommended dog shampoo. Work out all tangles before you apply shampoo.
Step 6:
Dry your dog using a blow dryer and soft bristle brush to remove excess shed hair.

Wire-haired Dachshund

Step 1:
Brush your wire-haired Dachshund with a hard bristle brush every day, particularly when they shed their coat profusely.
Step 2:
Clip his beard and eyebrows once a month, or as needed, with blunt-nosed scissors. Unlike the short and long-haired varieties, wire-haired Dachshunds have tufts of hair on their face and chin, much like terriers.
Step 3:
Bathe your wire-haired every two months with a breeder or vet recommended dog shampoo. The shampoo type will depend on how long and course his coat is.
Step 4:
Dry your pet with bath towels or with a blow dryer, brushing out your dog's coat with a softer bristle brush to remove excess hair and tangles.

All Dachshund varieties

Step 1:
Clean your Dachshund's ears, using a soft, damp paper towel or tissue. Remove excess ear wax and check for mites and signs of infection.
Step 2:
Trim her nails once a week, using dog nail clippers. Clip only the tips, being careful to avoid the quick as it bleeds and causes pain.
Step 3:
Apply a few drops of eye cleansing solution every one to two weeks and carefully wipe away excess solution and dirt under your pet's eyes.
Step 4:
Keep your Dachshund's teeth clean with a soft toothbrush and dog toothpaste, recommended by your vet or breeder. Dachshunds require regular oral exams by your vet.

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