Their narrow heads taper to a pointed nose. The Wirehaired Dachshund s coat is short and tight and has a soft undercoat with short hairs in between all of the coarse hairs. Wirehaireds also are distinctive because they have bushy eyebrows and the appearance of a beard. Their coat colors vary from red, gray, black, brindle and chocolate. It is acceptable to have tan spots.
Dachshunds also are free from doggy odor.
Many years ago, they were bred down to a smaller size so that they could be used in hunting small animals. Average Standard Wirehaired Dachshunds will need to be brushed and combed weekly. Owners will need to pay special attention to their Dachshund s ears, which droop and since that facilitates dampness, fungus and mites are possible. They will need to be cleaned regularly. It is also important to purchase Dachshunds from a reputable breeder as poorly bred Dachshunds may be ill tempered and prone to dig and scratch excessively.