Vet Assistant Tested: the Best Dog Brushes for Long-Haired Dachshunds

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Q1: How often should I brush my long-haired dachshund?
A1: Brush friction points, behind the ears, armpits, and groin, every two to three days using a soft pin brush. A thorough line-brushing session once a week is plenty to collect shedding undercoat and keep the spine and flanks smooth.

Q2: Can I shave my long-haired dachshund to keep them cool in summer?
A2: Never shave a long-haired dachshund down to the skin unless severe, close-fitting mats leave no other medical option. The double coat insulates them from heat and shields sensitive skin from sunburn. Shaving ruins the coat texture, often causing undercoat to grow back coarse, patchy, and prone to rapid tangling.

Q3: How do I safely work through mats behind the ears?
A3: Apply a leave-in detangling spray or coat oil to lubricate the hair fibers. Hold the base of the mat firmly with your fingertips to shield the skin from tension. Use the single tip of a dematting comb to tease the knot apart from the outside edge inward. If the mat sits flush against the skin, have a veterinary technician trim it out safely with a surgical blade.