30+ Dachshund colors & patterns with photos! Explore AKC-standard shades (red, black & tan), rare coats (Isabella, blue), dapple genetics, and pattern guides. Visual reference included. The cream Dachshund is a well.
The beloved hotdog pup is incredibly fun, curious and happy! Learn about the 30+ types of dachshund colors, patterns and coat variations. Not only are Dachshunds adorable and full of character, but they're also very diverse when it comes to coat color. Lets take a look at all the standard and spectacular colors these pups come in! Join us while we explore the different varieties of Dachshund colors and patterns that they come in to help you find the right mix for your family! From rare isabella and cream to classic red and black, dachshund colors are as unique as their personalities.
Explore the rarest and most common shades! Understanding Dachshund Color Genetics Four dachshund dogs sitting in a row on grass watching their master Dachshund color genetics are complex, with a range of genes determining coat color, pattern, and texture. Originally, Dachshunds were either red or black and tan, with smooth coats. Over time, breeders introduced various colors and patterns through selective breeding.
A Dachshund's coat. The base (self) colors that are mentioned in the Dachshund Club of America (DCA) "Standard" are: Red, Cream, Black & tan, Chocolate & tan, Wild Boar*, Gray (Blue) and Fawn (Isabella). The following is a simplified chart of how the base colors of Red and Black & Tan are carried in dachshunds.
Dachshund Colors Colorful Canines When most people think of Dachshunds, they think of a black and tan or a red Dachshund. However, a Dachshund's coat can come in an artistic array of 15 colors (solid and combinations), six marking patterns (single and combination patterns), and three different coat varieties (i.e., smooth, longhair, and wirehaired). Self or Base Color The first.
A dachshund with this combined coat pattern will have characterictics of both overlays - patches of lighter coloring (dapple) and areas of white over the self-color (piebald).