Dachshund colors can be confusing as there are just so many of them! For example, let’s look at the light red long haired dachshund – what is this coat type and is it rare? How is this coat color different than the standard red long haired dachshund or are we just talking about the same thing? Let’s find out below.
What Exactly Is A Light Red Long Haired Dachshund?
When talking about dachshund coat colors, it’s important to understand that all the dozens of different colors come from only two base colors – red (eumelanin) and black (pheomelanin). These two base colors, however, are affected by multiple genetic locust pairings that determine how the eumelanin and pheomelanin are going to combine, what shades they’ll have, and whether or not they will be diluted, and so on.
The end result of that is the red often turning into a tan, brown, Isabella, or cream, the black turning into grey, blue, and other colors, as well as how these colors interact in bi-color and tri-color coat patterns.
So, What Are Light Red Long Haired Dachshunds?
“Light red” isn’t really a well-established term when it comes to dachshund coat colors so it raises the question of what you consider to be “light red”. Some people may call tan dachshunds “light red”, others may call ordinary red dachshunds “light red”. After all, when a red long haired dachshund doesn’t have any black shading or sable patterns, its base red color can be pretty light.
More often than not, however, we’d assume that what people mean by “light red long haired dachshund” is actually the cream dachshund – these are dogs with no black pigment on their fur and with a diluted red color. This color dilution is caused by a specific gene often called the “dilute gene” or the “chihuahua gene”.
Such cream dogs are officially called the English Cream or Clean Cream dachshund. They are a bit different from the shaded cream dachshund that does have a bit of dark shading on its base creamy diluted red color as well as from the Irish Cream which has a white or silvery belly.
Are Cream Or Light Red Long Haired Dachshunds Rare And Expensive?
The English Cream dachshund is indeed one of the rarest and most sought-after coat types for this breed. While not as extremely rare as the fully black dachshund or the albino dachshund, the English Cream is certainly up there and is much rarer than the shaded cream or most other “ordinary” dachshund coat types such as the basic red, black and tan, and so on.
Naturally, this rarity coupled with the high demand, means that this light red long haired dachshund commands very high prices per pup, especially if you want a purebred and healthy dog. It’s not uncommon for such pups to be sold for more than $2,000 or even beyond $2,500.
And we do recommend going the extra mile for a purebred pup that you know will be healthy. As steep as the initial price can be, it’s much better than paying incalculable thousands of dollars for vet fees years later.
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Do Cream Or Light Red Long Haired Dachshund Dogs Have Any Extra Health Risks To Consider?
Fortunately, cream dachshunds don’t have any extra inherent health problems compared to other coat types. This is a valid question, however, as some coat types, including some diluted coat types, do exhibit extra health issues.
Still, with the cream dachshund, the only thing to worry about health-wise is whether or not the pup has been bred properly. Unfortunately, with rare and sought-after coat types like the English Cream, it’s not uncommon for disreputable breeders, puppy mills, and pet stores, to practice more unchecked breeding and even inbreeding in an effort to produce as many pups as possible. So, always ask for a health certificate before you get your pup.
Should You Get A Cream Or Light Red Long Haired Dachshund?
If you have the finds and you’re ready to go the extra mile to ensure the pup’s health, then – yes, getting a light red long haired dachshund or an English Cream is definitely a great idea. These dogs are as adorable as they are gorgeous and make for fantastic pets.
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