Not only are Dachshunds adorable and full of personality, but they also come in a dazzling array of coat colors. Let’s dive straight into the colorful world of Dachshunds and explore the 15 different hues that make these little dogs so unique.
Black & Cream Dachshunds boast a striking mix of light and dark. Black covers most of their bodies, with cream patches on their noses, above their eyes, and on their legs and chest. They’re easy to confuse with Black & Tan Dachshunds but have lighter color patches.
Black & Tan is one of the most common Dachshund color combinations. These dogs have dark eyes and tan patches on their muzzle, chest, legs, and above the eyes. The tan is darker compared to the cream patches in Black & Cream Dachshunds.
Blue & Tan Dachshunds sport an eye-catching metallic grey-blue coat with tan patches. This coloration is due to recessive genes causing a dilute coat color, and there is no black in their fur.
Chocolate & Tan Dachshunds feature a rich chocolate coat with lighter tan patches. Their noses and tails match the deep chocolate brown of their bodies, and their eyes can range from brown to green, yellow, or even orange.
Cream Dachshunds have a coat that can resemble that of a Golden Retriever. There are two main types: American Creams that are light red and the rarer English Creams that are lighter and more elegant, usually only found in miniature form in the U.S.
Red Dachshunds are a “one-colored” variety, coming in shades from light red to a deep, dark red. They have black noses and claws, and some may also have black shading.
Wheaten Dachshunds often sport a terrier-like, shaggy coat and fall somewhere between red and cream in color. This color is especially common in wire-haired Dachshunds, resulting from breeding with Terriers.
Wild Boar Dachshunds present a unique color mix of gray, black, and brownish hues over a chocolate, red, black, or blue base. Their shaggy, wire-haired appearance is distinctive and rare.
Blue & Cream Dachshunds have grey-blue coats with cream patches similarly placed to the Blue & Tan variety. This color is also due to the dilute gene.
Fawn (Isabella) & Tan Dachshunds have a diluted light chocolate coat with tan patches. This rare color can come in smooth, wire, or long-haired varieties and can be quite expensive due to its rarity.
Fawn (Isabella) & Cream Dachshunds share the light chocolate base of Fawn & Tan Dachshunds but have lighter, almost white patches that blend more seamlessly into their coat.
Chocolate & Cream Dachshunds combine deep chocolate fur with lighter beige or golden patches. Their noses, tails, and claws are also brown, and they sport hazel or light brown eyes.
Solid Black Dachshunds are the rarest, featuring only black coats without any tan or other color variations. Their recessive genes make them extremely rare and often expensive.
Chocolate Dachshunds can range from light chocolate to a deep, rich chocolate hue. This color results from recessive genes from both parents.
Fawn Dachshunds, also known as Isabella, have coats free from tan or cream colors. Their entire appearance, including eyes and noses, has a grayish tint due to the dilute gene.
Dachshunds offer a rainbow of possibilities when it comes to their coat colors and patterns. Choosing a Dachshund means having a wide variety of stunning options, each unique and full of charm.
