Hello. I've been researching the breed for some time. But nothing compares with the opinion of real life owners, especially those visiting this site. Could you tell me:
- are standard long haired really a bit different in temperament from other coat varieties?
- in every day life, do you trim their coat on legs and belly, or it would not really help and I should be prepared to wash them more often after walks?
- we have 2 sets of stairs in the house - should I be prepared to carry them all the time, esp going down?
- can you train them NOT to jump on/off furniture?
- should I be prepared to have more walks ON lead rather than OFF because of their hunting instinct?
Thank you!

I don't have daxies but can confirm any dog can be trained not to jump on furniture etc . As for stairs as pups yes but as adults you do really need advice from owners/breeders. hoping someone with knowledge will be along soon

We had a lovely Std. Long some years ago now.  We chose her after meeting  the breed, when we moved house - the  previous owner had two and they were so good with our then young children when we viewed the property.

She loved all the fuss that she could get, ran around and swam with our Large Munsterlander and was reliable off the lead. We had lots of odd looks from onlookers when she emerged from swimming and appeared to have no legs

She did carry a bit of dirt on her as she was so low down, she had a lovely long coat and in the wet (and muddy at times) would leave a trail behind her.  Feet can get quite hairy between the toes and keeping these trimmed will help with keeping the floors clean and drier in the wet weather.  We never let Sally jump on the furniture and she wasn't allowed upstairs, she was lifted in and out of the car quite easily.  She could be stubborn at times, but nothing unmanageable!

My husband would have another without any hesitation, however we take part in a variety of canine activities and this wouldn't be my breed of choice now. So many happy memories of our dear Sally though.

Thanks, furriefriends ) I read that in 2015 there were about 215 puppies KC registered - so, it seems, should not expect too many replies too soon )

donnabl - what a lovely lovely dog, makes you forget the practicalities ) Thanks!

If u do decide to have one you will need to speak to breeders well in advance.have a look on here and also look at the breed clubs where u will get good info. Worth going to some shows as well and  discover dogs in October at excel   or at crufts next March at the nec if u can.discover dogs is designed for people to meet the breeds and ask all the questions you wish

Oh yes, definitely! I've even already bought the tickets for Discover Dogs, really looking forward to it...

Ideal place to see the breed shortly will be at the Hound Association championship show on 6th august at the Stafford county showground.

Won't even cost you to get in, they have reasonably priced refreshments and it is the premier show for Hound breeds.

On the 6h of August we'll be on our way home from Channel Tunnel after 8-hour journey with 2 children....so have to give it a miss...

What a shame

Don't have dachshunds but what I joking call next size up. Stairs for me are a complete No, yes they probably can climb up but I'd never allow them to come down, even the steps in & out of the house however few or shallow as pups we had ramps (easy to make). Backs are a concern, there are many owners of my breed who do allow stairs once fully grown & mine have been up & down occasionally in the past but always supervised, it's too much of a risk if they have the 'zoomies' & start to charge around. For me any chance or risk of damage to their backs, I'm probably considered over cautious but it's just not worth the chance. Again can't speak for dachshunds but BH's are also close to the ground & can get very grubby even dusty in drier weather, so I'm always sponging down or brushing.

Thanks, Lacy. I understand people are also using ramps for them to get on / OFF the furniture. I haven't thought about the dust, so basically if they are low they are dirty to an extent in any weather. Basset's lovely smooth coat is probably handier to wipe/sponge than long haired coat even if trimmed short...

> Thanks, Lacy. I understand people are also using ramps for them to get on / OFF the furniture.

LOL, we've removed the legs from 'their' sofa!!!!