Picking the right dog for you includes the weight of pros and cons such as shedding. So, short-haired dachshund shedding – is it serious and what to do? Is it bad enough for you to consider an entirely different breed instead? How should you best care for your Doxie to minimize shedding? Are dachshunds hypoallergenic? Let’s go over these and other key questions below.
Short Haired Dachshund Shedding – What To Know?
Short-haired dachshund shedding isn’t seasonal and is instead fairly consistent throughout the year. It’s also quite moderate – not as low as of some other breeds like the poodle but far from severe. Add the fact that the coats of short-haired Doxies are, well, short, and neither lose hair nor matting is much of a problem.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take good care of your dachshund’s coat – just that it’s easier to do so. The occasional baths and one or two brushing sessions a week are a must for any dog, including short-haired Doxies. The quality of your dog’s diet and the regularity of its exercise are also crucial as they directly affect coat health.
Make sure all of these factors are in order and you shouldn’t have any issues with loose hair or coat problems.
Are Short Haired Dachshunds Hypoallergenic?
No dog is truly hypoallergenic and neither are dachshunds. Some dog breeds are famous as “hypoallergenic” with poodles getting the most frequent mention. Even they aren’t truly hypoallergenic, however, as it’s not dog hair that actually triggers people’s allergies – it’s dog dandruff and saliva carried in the air by loose hair.
So, low- and medium-shedding dogs such as short-haired dachshunds are preferable for people with allergies but even they aren’t 100% hypoallergenic.
Is Your Short-Haired Dachshund Shedding Too Much?
If you have a short-haired Doxie that has started to shed more than usual, there are quite a few things that can be causing this. Here are some of the most common causes and some rarer but also noteworthy issues:
- Stress
- Imbalanced diet
- Insufficient exercise
- Bad coat care (lack of brushing and baths, unaddressed hair matting, etc.)
- Bad hair products
- Hormonal imbalances
- Skin parasites (fleas, ticks, mange mites, and others)
- Skin issues such as Alopecia, Acanthosis Nigricans, and others
- Tumors and other underlying conditions
So, Is Short-Haired Dachshund Shedding Something To Worry About?
As you can see, short-haired dachshund shedding really isn’t anything significant. Or, at least, it shouldn’t be. If your short-haired Doxie is shedding too much you may want to talk with a vet because there may be some underlying conditions or skin parasites you’ll need to deal with.
Aside from those rare and unpleasant situations, however, short-haired dachshund shedding really isn’t something you ought to worry about? A good diet and exercise, an occasional bath, and weekly brushing should be enough to keep your pet’s coat in excellent condition.
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