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Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:22 am
Posted by Herb484
Member since Jan 2009
588 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:22 am
How bad does your dachshund shed? We are looking into a long haired one and seem to get many different opinions from not much at all to a lot. Any owners here that can give me first hand input? Thanks!
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7322 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:24 am to
We have a short haired one, he doesn't shed much at all. My in-laws have a couple of longhair Dachshunds, they don't seem to shed too much.
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32713 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:24 am to
I had one with an ex gf. I hated that fricking dog. It shed everywhere and peed Everytime you tried to pet it. It was a short haired one though.

I let her keep it when we broke up.
Posted by patnuh
South LA
Member since Sep 2005
6726 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:25 am to
We have one. Shedding is not bad but she is mean. Beats up my 75 lb lab daily.
Posted by tiger rag 93
KCMO
Member since Oct 2007
2571 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:25 am to
Had two different short-haired dachshunds growing up and I don't remember them shedding a substantial amount.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26584 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:25 am to
"Any dog that weighs less than 50lbs is a cat. And cats are pointless."

-Ron Swanson
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32713 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:26 am to
They shed, but the hair is short so it's not as conspicuous. Now I have two corgis. My wife vacuums up a third one every week.
Posted by Sid in Lakeshore
Member since Oct 2008
41956 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:28 am to
We have 2 long-haired minis...... Shedding is not a problem.

We had the "longer-haired" one first and went and got another. Shedding was not a concern, at all.

The only time I can maybe notice them shed is right after a bath. Otherwise it is negligible.

ETA: we have a maid come every other week. She mops, vacuums, etc. We see no need to vacuum otherwise. We have wood floods with area rugs mostly (carpets in some Bedrooms). The dogs run throughout the house.

ETA 2: Sounds like a lot of people in here cannot train dogs.

1) My dogs are very friendly (with everyone).
2) My dogs DO NOT mess the house.
3) My dogs generally sleep in a human bed at night (any of the 3 that are otherwise occupied by humans (my wife and kids sometimes fight over them)).
4) When left alone in the house, we keep them in the kitchen. Sometimes if we are gone for a long time, they mess on the terrazzo floor. They usually mess in the same spot in the corner and we pick it up and swiffer it as needed.

Great DOGS.

This post was edited on 6/30/16 at 10:39 am
Posted by Cooter Davenport
Austin, TX
Member since Apr 2012
9006 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:28 am to
I only have experience with short haired ones. They don't shed a ton, but all dogs shed. They are mean though, especially the females. And the problem with the males is they tend to be hard to housebreak and still pee when you pet them. Neutered or not.
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42568 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:29 am to
Had a black one. Hated that dog. It shed every where. Refused to use the bathroom outside. I would let him out, then he would come in and shite on the rug. And they are hounds. fricker stunk.
This post was edited on 6/30/16 at 10:30 am
Posted by TeddyPadillac
Member since Dec 2010
25627 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:30 am to
no offense, but i've never met a Dachshund that i didn't want to punt into a lake and hope it drowns.

Every one i've ever been around has that little dog syndrome and barks ridiculously as if he can kick anyone's arse. Hyper as shite and don't let you touch them.
There's one down the street from me that i'm about to kill if it's owners don't stop letting his little arse walk 5 houses down to shite in my yard everyday.
Posted by Cooter Davenport
Austin, TX
Member since Apr 2012
9006 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:33 am to
They're the most aggressive breed. They only reason they aren't regarded as worse than pit bulls is that they're small and can't kill or severely main anyone. But they can give you a cut that needs stitches. If its one you don't know, don't try to pet it.
Posted by TigerWise
Front Seat of an Uber
Member since Sep 2010
35113 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:38 am to
Get a Dorkie
Posted by MISSOURI WALTZ
Wolf Island, MO
Member since Feb 2016
746 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:41 am to
I have a standard long-haired Dachshund. He is the best pet I've ever owned.
Posted by hogminer
Bella Vista, AR.
Member since Apr 2010
9642 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:46 am to
I have 2 female miniatures, a long haired chocolate and a short haired dapple. Neither shed noticeably. They are sweet tempered dogs but they do both love to bark their arse off when someone comes to the door.
Posted by YumYum Sauce
Arkansas
Member since Nov 2010
8315 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 10:50 am to
Typically, the short haired tend to shed more than the long haired.

I've had a few, and been around several. Just like most breeds, dogs are a reflection of their owners. Mine love everyone. If you don't pet them when you come over, they will bark until you do. It's their domain, and they deserve to be pet

they are housetrained as long as I don't leave them inside more than 8 hours. after that it's my fault, not theirs.
Posted by Pear
Member since Jul 2013
1428 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 11:01 am to
GF has a short haired dachsund. Doesn't shed too badly. Was a little aggressive first few times I met him but now is great. Very cute dog
Posted by GoT1de
Alabama
Member since Aug 2009
5041 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 11:11 am to
quote:

Shedding is not bad but she is mean. Beats up my 75 lb lab daily.



Mine takes food out of my Golden Retrievers mouth... Like he's a
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38550 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 11:16 am to
Add fish oil to their regular dry food. Also, don't let your Dachshund jump up or down from your sofa, chair or bed. They can develop very bad back issues causing them to have to be put down.
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161244 posts
Posted on 6/30/16 at 11:18 am to
No long haired, only a short haired....

and that damn dog is always shedding, don't wear a light colored shirt and hold her.
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