Longhaired Dachshunds require more grooming attention than their smooth-coated counterparts. Oscar's feathering zones — ears, chest, belly, and tail — had grown to the point where outdoor debris was collecting in every contact point. We detangled the chest fringe (matted from ground contact during walks) and trimmed to a practical length that reduces debris accumulation. Ear fringe was trimmed to fall just below the ear leather. The smooth body coat was bathed and de-shed. Longhaired Dachshunds in Central Florida should be groomed every six to eight weeks; smooth-coated Dachshunds can extend to eight to twelve weeks between professional appointments.
Before
Oscar arrived as a standard longhaired Dachshund with feathering grown past a practical length — ear fringe trailing, chest fringe matted, tail plume tangled.
After
Ear fringe and chest feathering detangled and trimmed to a neat practical length. Tail plume separated and cleaned. Short body coat refreshed.
75 minServices: Full Grooming, Nail Trimming, Ear Cleaning
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Wirehaired Dachshunds have a dense, rough outer coat with a softer undercoat that requires different treatment than smooth or longhaired varieties. Pretzel's wiry coat had grown past its natural texture definition — the wiry character of the guard coat softens with length. We used a combination of hand-stripping (removing the dead outer coat by hand to encourage new growth with the correct wiry texture) and scissor work. The distinctive beard and eyebrows were defined. The undercoat was de-shed during the bathing process. Wirehaired Dachshunds are less common in Florida than smooth-coated varieties — owners should specifically seek a groomer experienced with hand-stripping for best results.
Before
Pretzel arrived as a wirehaired Dachshund needing a hand-stripping or scissor trim — the rough coat had grown well past its characteristic texture definition.
After
Wire coat stripped and scissored to restore characteristic rough texture. Beard and eyebrows defined. Pretzel looking classic.
85 minServices: Full Grooming, Nail Trimming, Ear Cleaning
Maintenance Groom
Maintenance Trim
$38–$55
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After
Smooth-coated Dachshund maintenance is primarily about nails and skin health. The smooth coat requires relatively little grooming but produces skin oils that accumulate over time, causing the dull, waxy appearance Max presented. A thorough bath with a sebum-clearing shampoo followed by a conditioning rinse restored the coat's natural gloss. Nails ground smooth — Dachshunds are prone to nail-related issues due to their elongated body and specific weight distribution. Ear cleaning addressed the wax buildup that develops from the floppy ear flap limiting airflow. Total time: 55 minutes. Smooth Dachshunds can comfortably extend to eight-week professional grooming intervals with regular home nail checks.
Before
Max (smooth-coated standard) was six weeks out — nails clickety on floors, ears showing wax buildup, coat slightly dull from sebum accumulation.
After
Nails ground smooth, ears cleared, bath with sebum-clearing shampoo. Max's short coat glossy and clean.
55 minServices: Bath & Brush, Nail Trimming, Ear Cleaning
