Contrary to smooth-coated doxies that get by on an occasional damp cloth wipe, the long-haired variety demands a structured silky coat grooming routine. Their coat consists of fine, feathering guard hairs backed by a light undercoat. Without consistent detangling, friction points around the armpits, groin, behind the ears, and along the rear trousers quickly knot into painful mats.
Long-haired dachshund shedding is moderate but continuous. Because the dropped hairs are long and soft, they tend to collect in carpet fibers and weave through knit fabrics rather than falling free like coarse short hair.
Effective maintenance requires:
- Daily pin-brushing along the ear flaps and undercarriage to catch loose debris and early snarls.
- A weekly comb-through using a fine metal greyhound comb down to the skin level.
- Bi-weekly sanitary trims around the base of the tail and paws to stop outdoor dirt from clinging to foot feathering.
- Regular drying and cleaning of the ear canals, which are prone to yeast buildup due to heavy ear flaps trapping moisture.
