Dachshunds should maintain regular exercise and should not be overfed to avoid becoming obese. Dachshunds have short limbs and are easy to get dirty when walking. Therefore, towels should be used to wipe off the dirt on the body to keep the coat shiny. Long-haired breeds need to pay more attention to combing their coats to ensure bright colors.
Dachshund’s teeth are prone to tartar and should be removed regularly. This dog's spine is very long, so it is not suitable to be trained to jump, nor to pull it up or let it go up and down high-rise stairs by just holding its forelimbs, to avoid spinal displacement or other diseases.
Raising a young long-haired dachshund requires more time and energy, because an 8-week-old puppy needs to be fed four times a day, so someone must take care of it.
Adult dachshunds need more careful care. No matter what the weather is like, you need to take two walks a day for at least 20 minutes each time. They need training, medical care, grooming and lots of petting. They should never be kept at home all day. So if the owner works full time, he must find a responsible person to take care of it.
Long-haired Dachshunds especially enjoy the company of people. Despite its apparent charm, it doesn't need or want any more pampering, and is stronger than it appears. The long-haired dachshund is one of the most charming. Compared with other types, the long-haired dachshund requires more care from people and needs to be washed 2-3 times a week. But this kind of cleaning work is not so annoying. You just need to arrange a fixed cleaning time and clean it carefully as usual.
If you choose a long-haired Dachshund, grooming should be viewed as fun. Long-haired Dachshunds need to be combed three times a week to prevent their hair from becoming tangled and curled. Most of its fur needs a stiff-bristled brush, while areas with sparse hair can be treated with a comb (such as ears and feet).
The hair under the armpits, elbows, belly and behind the ears is most prone to curling. Don’t ignore these areas when combing. After combing the hair, you can use scissors to make the dog's body tidier. The hair between the toes can be cut shorter, and the excess hair around the feet can be trimmed to make the feet clear.
