Quote Originally Posted by borzoimom
well while dachounds are not rare, some colors are- like the dapple and yes- the long haired black and tan. This is based off of number of registered dogs and colors listed with the AKC as far as registries.
Just like in my breed the self colors ( ie black) are considered more rare, same thing here.
I hate to tell you- but she had a right to be offended. I mean you were not even asking to adopt the dog, but rather even I would see this as a challange against her word.
Question- why did you inquire to her to start with? Where you interested in the dog? If not, you probably came across to her as just wanting to " start something" ..
Long hairs are more common in reds- or solid blacks- not black and tan. She is correct as far as the color- it is more rare in the breed..
Just remember- this is someones baby.. And with you having no interest in getting the dog, you were probably perceived as just " wasting her time..."
IMO...
Some of the info is my own gathered things from observation. I am a Doxie person so I've done a lot of reading, understanding, and all that goes along with (Well, you know! You're a shower, breeder, etc. ) having the right knowledge for your breed. Just because that's what's registered does not mean that is all that is out there. Dachshunds seem, to me, to be some of the most overbred small dogs. There are many black and tan Doxies. In fact, when I pull up petfinder for an area, that is the most common coat colour/pattern I've seen.

I have seen more black and tan Doxies than any (the rest being a variety... wheaten, red, etc). About half are long haired. From my understanding the norm in Doxie colours are red, black and tan, and one other that just completely flew off the edge of my brain (brain collapse or whatnot, heh). Those and their respective patterns seem to be the norm. The colours that are not the norm are wheaten, isabella, cream, etc. Coat patterns such as brindle, dapple, etc, also seem to fall outside of the norm.

I don't know. I've just been reading about and studying Dachshunds for about six years. I just felt that I had some valuable input.

So, Thank you for your reply! I appreciate it and will be sure to talk abou such things in my email.