Dogs require regular grooming to keep their nails in trim and their coats healthy. Which technique you use for your Doxie depends on which of the three main types you have.
Smooth-Coat
A Smooth-Coat Dachshund is the classic, short-haired type you have seen in a hundred films and ads. Their coats are easy to care for, requiring little more than a regular bath and brush. “Regular” varies with the dog’s environment and age.
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Younger dogs can require baths as often as once per week, though once a month is fine when they stay out of dirt and bushes.Be sure to keep their coats brushed and clean regurlarly if they live in rougher circumstances. “Regularly” means a minimum of twice per week, and as needed.As soon as they are done playing, remove any plant material.
A wire slicker is fine for grooming, but exercise care. Even though all dogs are durable, it is important not to scrape the skin. That leads to hot spots that the dog can make worse by chewing and licking. Since they are a high-energy, assertive breed, extra caution is needed.
Wire-Hair
The wirey hair on the muzzle, chest and legs of this variety gives them the name. It also gives them a need for extra grooming care.In their case, more frequent baths along with more regular brushing will be called for. Brushing will take longer, too.
Like the terriers they look like, the stiff coat is actually in two layers.Get the undercoat with a slicker and use a regular brush for the top layer. Keep in mind that they will shed more.A shed control shampoo may be necessary. In every case, be ready for seasonal changes as they naturally adjust to the change in weather by shedding more.
Cut any excess hair off the muzzle to avoid it dragging on the ground. Cutting behind the rear legs will also be necessary once it reaches a length that leads to mats.Reguar brushing of once or twice a week is good enough.
Long-Hair
As the name suggests, this type has long, wavy hair. Since Doxies are low to the ground, more regular trimming will be necessary, along with more frequent bathing.Matting is common in this variety, but can be avoided with brushing every other day, especially behind the ears. When mats arise, trim them gradually with a blunt-nose pair of scissors until you have removed enough to work out the tangle with fingers and brush.
A shampoo that contains conditioner works well with this type.Take care not to over-bath them, though, which can lead to scaly, dried skin. Gentle, regular brushing will help, since it smooths natural oils under the coat and over the skin.
Nail Trimming
All types need to have their nails trimmed often, usually weekly. The normal technique is okay. Get a good pair of guillotine scissors and hold each foot firmly, searching for the quick. Cut well away from the quick to avoid accidents, which are more likely in the Doxie’s case because of their feisty nature.
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