Short-haired dachshund haircut: why you can’t see it, but you need it

At first glance, it seems that a short-haired dachshund does not need grooming: the coat is short, uniform, not curly, without “extra”. But even such a coat grows, falls off, fades and loses its shape, especially on the chest, paws, tail. In long-haired dachshunds and stiff-haired dachshunds in general, without proper haircuts, chaos is formed – curls, wavy strands, “skirts” and bushes on the ears.

Wool and skin: what is hidden under a smooth appearance

Haircutting a dachshund is a skin job, not just an outward appearance. Excess undercoat that interferes with skin breathing is removed, shedding is reduced, and blood circulation is improved. Timely trimming in hard-haired dachshunds is a mandatory procedure, otherwise the hair begins to clog, the skin becomes inflamed. Shearing a long-haired dachshund – paws, groin area, belly, where the hair is most often dirty. And also – the haircut allows you to identify irritations, wounds, mites or inflammations that are invisible under the coat.

What kind of haircut does a dachshund get and why it can’t be seen

Yes, a properly performed haircut on a dachshund is not conspicuous. And that is exactly what is an indicator of skill. The groomer does not invent shapes – he “removes the excess” to keep the breed the way it should look. The hair under the tail, on the chest, near the ears is shortened, paws are shaped, areas that collect dirt – all for the dog’s comfort and neatness. A dachshund after grooming looks just …. well-groomed. Without unnecessary creativity, but with a perfect silhouette.

Conclusion

Dachshund grooming is a delicate job that you can’t see, but it is noticed: in the cleanliness of the paws, in the shine of the coat, in the absence of odor and in the comfort of the dog itself. Our groomers often work with different types of hair of dachshunds: from short to stiff. And most importantly – after a haircut in our salons your dachshund looks well-groomed, neat and natural. No one will say “she’s been cut”, but everyone will say: “What a beautiful dachshund she is!”