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Deshedding Tools and Longhaired Dachshunds – What Not to Use

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A longhaired dachshund standing in profile with the long feathering on its chest, ears and tail clearly visible

An undercoat deshedding tool is built to pull loose undercoat out of thick double coats, and the brand behind the best known version does not recommend it for the Long-haired Dachshund. That line sits on the manufacturer’s own breed guide, which answers most of the question about a deshedding tool for a longhaired dachshund before … Read more

What Not to Trim on a Longhaired Dachshund

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A longhaired dachshund in profile showing the long ear feathering, tail flag and underside coat that breed standards require

On a longhaired dachshund the coat is longest exactly where the dog sits closest to the ground: under the neck, on the forechest, along the underside, on the ears and behind the legs. That is the American Kennel Club’s own description. So the question of what not to trim on a longhaired dachshund has a … Read more