![]() ![]() Even play fighting can result in an injury from a bite or scratch. While they will love the companionship of a child, they should never be left unsupervised. Just about anything can set these dogs off. They are extremely vocal dogs and once they start barking they will not want to stop. If you have next door neighbors or you live in an apartment building, this is not the right breed for you. However once your pooch is all tired out they will climb right into your arms or curl up beside you to rest. Your pooch will want to be walked often and played with even more, and will require games that tap into their high intelligence. This hunting and sporting breed is born for the outdoors. One thing you can be sure of is that this dog will have a lot of energy. The very best combination is a mix of the Labrador’s natural friendliness and the Dachshund’s protective nature.Ī Lab Dachshund mix will be a devoted friend that will never leave your side. You will never really know their temperament until you bring them home. Personality and Temperamentīe prepared for a real wildcard when you bring one of these pups home. Dachshunds are often known as wiener dogs, so Dachshund Lab Mixes are sometimes called wiener dogs.As both parent breeds are hunting dogs they have an enhanced sense of smell that is passed down to this mix.So your Lab Mix just might inherit that love of the water. Most Retrievers enjoy swimming and it is made possible by their waterproof fur.Due to the size difference between a Lab and a Dachshund, artificial insemination is often needed to breed these dogs.As shedding naturally controls the length of their fur there is no need to give them a haircut.įace masks are not necessary but may help with dirt and grime around the muzzle. These dogs shed more than most single coated breeds because their coat is so thick, so make sure to brush them often (at least twice a week). You can also have pups with wavy and wiry fur from longer haired Dachshunds. You can expect a short fine furred single coat with very dense fur – the coat may even be water resistant. The most common color form is a black and white tuxedo look, but this breed can have a solid black color as well as brown or yellow. It is important to know that shorter dogs should remain at the lower ends of this weight range. These dogs can stand anywhere between 15 and 25 inches and can weigh anywhere from 30 to 40 pounds. Their ears are long and floppy and their big dark eyes are full of personality. They may have the Lab’s iconic built in grin, or the Dachshund’s snooty long nose and muzzle. You might find a pup with the stout little body of a Dachshund or the longer, leaner build of a Labrador. With no breed standard (and their parents looking so different) the possibilities are absolutely endless in a mix like this. They usually have a short and fine single coat, but some have longer and waiver coats. Dachshund Lab Mixes have a very unique and varied appearance with so many attractive builds and color forms. ![]()
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